About Us
Connecting and Nurturing Global Minds

Shanghai Jiao Tong University champions holistic excellence, emphasizing integrity, intellectual rigor, entrepreneurial spirit, and global competence. Rooted in its motto "Gratitude to Origins, Patriotism to Prosper Alma Mater," SJTU integrates cutting-edge research with real-world impact, fostering leaders who bridge tradition and innovation while upholding ethical responsibility to society.

Our History

Pioneering Modern Higher Education in China since 1896
Where East Meets West — The Cradle of Global Engineers

Celebrating 130 Years Discover Our Story
Leadership & Governance
University Leadership
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University Administration
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Our World Rankings

We are ranked among the best universities in the world.

# 45
World University Rankings 2025
# 35
Global Employability University Ranking 2025
21
Disciplines in the Global Top 1% in 2025
Facts & Figures
Students
Faculty and Staff
Research

Learn more about our community with the SJTU Fact Book.

Around 45% of undergraduates participate in short-term exchange programs abroad.

 

61100+
Total Number of Students

Undergraduate Students: (30%)

 

Graduate Students: (64%)

 

Female: (38%)

 
2800+
International Students

Degree-Seeking: (65%)

 

Postgraduates: (47%)

 

Female: (31%)

 
4130
Teaching Faculty
1350
(33%) Female
177
(4.3%) International
1459
(35%) Full Professors
1562
Academic Staff
583
(37%) Female
979
(63%) Male
5594
Technical and Administrative Staff
59
Chinese Academy of Science & Engineering Academicians
Research Excellence
Research Funding
7.9
Billion CNY as of 2024
National Social Science Fund of China (NSSFC) Projects
71
as of 2024
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Projects
1553
as of 2024
SCI Papers
25711
as of 2024
Highly cited papers
2643
as of 2025
Academic Strengths
  • 21 listed as ESI’s Top 1% Disciplines
  • 23 disciplines are among the Top 50 in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
ESI Ranking
Top 0.01%
Disciplines
Schools & Colleges

SJTU is a comprehensive institution with colleges spanning science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, humanities, law, and agriculture, renowned for academic excellence and cutting-edge research.
Institutes & Centers

We are one of the world's leading research-intensive universities, with centers dedicated to solving the world's biggest problems.
SJTU Museums

We are one of the world's leading research-intensiveuniversities, with centres dedicated to solving theworld's biggest probiems.
Highlights
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December 31, 2025
New optical chip can help advance generative AI
December 31, 2025
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Leadership Leads Delegation on Visit to Singapore
December 31, 2025
Close-up: “Swallow” Returns Home — Legendary Film Figure Lu Yan Revisits Her Alma Mater in Shanghai
December 31, 2025
SJTU has welcomed another world-class football star—this time, Zinedine Zidane
December 31, 2025
SJTU Celebrates the Election of Four New Academicians
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About Shanghai

Shanghai, a vibrant global city, harmoniously blends modernity with tradition as China's economic, cultural, and technological hub.

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Downloads

Access official resources for international outreach, including the SJTU Brand-International package and Outreach-PPT templates.

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