Programs

Please click here to start and complete your application before the deadlines below. Admission interviews are usually organized shortly after each deadline upon invitation. Early submissions may be considered for later rounds and get more scholarship opportunities.

Round 1: Dec 15, 2024

Also the deadline for 1st Round CSC/CGS application on Study@SJTU

Round 2: Feb 15, 2025

Also the deadline for 2nd (Last) Round CSC/CGS application on Study@SJTU

Round 3: Mar 31, 2025 

Also the deadline for SGS & SJTU Scholarship application on Study@SJTU

Round 4: May 31, 2025 

Deadline for regular application

Yes, you could. Nonetheless, we strongly recommend submitting SAIF MF’s application form first for program review. SJTU’s portal is mainly for scholarships application, university review and matriculation. If you already submitted the application on study@SJTU while without submitting SAIF MF’s application, you need to complete SAIF MF’s application at your earliest convenience, otherwise, your application won’t be proceeded. Both the SAIF MF and SJTU portal applications are mandatory.

Step 1: Complete MF online application 

Step 2: Attend an Interview (by invitation only)

Step 3: Complete Application on the SJTU Portal 

Students who apply for the SAIF MF program will receive an acceptance/offer letter from the program, rather than from individual professors. 

We provide different kinds of scholarship opportunities for excellent international applicants, such as Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC/CGS), Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), SJTU Scholarship, Tuition Scholarships and Global Impact Scholarships (merit-based and provided by SAIF MF). 

Incoming international graduate students have two options for scholarship applications: through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the home country or through Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Applicants may choose only one application channel; submitting duplicate applications through multiple channels is not permitted. 

Applying for scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the home country

Applicants may apply for scholarship opportunities through the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in the home country. The application schedule varies by country (usually from November to April). Please consult the Chinese Embassy/Consulate regarding its application schedule, eligibility, requirements, procedures, necessary documents, agency number, program categories, and other relevant information in advance. For the contact information for Chinese Embassies and Consulates, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China at http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/.

Applying for scholarships through SJTU

Details about each scholarship (CGS/SGS Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, Tuition Scholarships) can be found in the application system at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/. When applying, applicants should choose “apply for scholarship through SJTU” and follow the online instructions. It is important to complete the scholarship application procedures on time, according to the university's requirements. The agency code for SJTU is 10248. The sooner an applicant completes the application, the sooner he or she will receive an admission offer and scholarship, provided that the university's review results are positive. Applicants can check the scholarship result through the application system. For Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), SJTU Scholarship and Tuition Scholarship, applicants will be automatically considered if they are not recommended as a CSC Scholarship candidate through the SJTU application channel, so no extra application is needed.

Based on previous cases, our international students successfully applied for CSC from both categories. Since the applications are received and reviewed by different agencies (Type A: embassies and consulates; Type B: colleges and universities), they cannot be compared as for the awarding probability. Affecting factors include, but are not limited to the number of applications that year, the excellence of the applicants, and the number of places given by CSC, etc. Students are encouraged to search for more detailed information before applying. 

Global Impact Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship provided by SAIF MF program. Admitted students will be automatically considered for this scholarship based on their academic excellence and their performance in the admission evaluation. No extra application is needed. Quarter to full-international tuition scholarships will be awarded.

The government scholarships, including CGS/CSC and SGS cannot be accumulative. The Global Impact Scholarship can be accumulative to the SJTU/Tuition Scholarship. The total amount of the awards, however, shall not exceed the total tuition fees of each academic year.​​

Scholarships are awarded according to the length of the study period and are generally not extended. All scholarship recipients are obliged to participate in the annual scholarship review, which will confirm their scholarship status in the next academic year.

As one of the SJTU master programs taught in English, SAIF MF follows the university-level language requirements policy. For details, please refer to Language Requirements for SJTU International Graduate Programs.

Based on the language requirements from SJTU, all international applicants for admission to any SJTU program must provide evidence that their English language proficiency meets the minimum requirements for admission. Being born in a native English-speaking country is not a proof of your English proficiency. You will be deemed to have satisfied the English language requirements if you can provide evidence that you had prior study in the medium of English. Click here for a more detailed explanation. 

HSK is not a requirement for the application, though it will be included as a positive supplementary material. If you are planning to study in China, we strongly suggest you learn some Chinese and take the HSK test accordingly. 

You are required to submit 2 letters of recommendation from scholars who are associate professors or above, or senior professionals in a related field. We strongly suggest at least one of the letters come from the academic recommendation.  

Please follow the instructions on the SAIF MF application system for submission of online recommendation letters. If your referees cannot receive the link by any means or encounter a problem in submitting their letter via the link, you can upload scanned copies of the reference letters with original signatures in the “others” section of the document upload section in the SAIF system.

Yes, but your application won’t be reviewed until all the materials are received. 

Yes, we offer dormitories here on Xuhui Campus at a reasonable price. Students may choose to reserve on-campus accommodation (single or double rooms) or live off-campus based on their scholarship coverage or personal budget.

SAIF is located on SJTU’s Xuhui Campus. It is highly convenient due to its central location in downtown Shanghai. With easy access to multiple metro lines — including Line 1, 9, 10, and 11 — students can reach any places in Shanghai conveniently. Nearby amenities, shops, and dining options further enhance its accessibility, making it an ideal spot for students.

SJTU’s Xuhui campus has over 120 years of history and is surrounded by famous sightseeing spots, such as Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence, Shanghai Library, Wukang Mansion, and Tianzifang. These attractions highlight the blend of history, culture, and modernity around the campus, making it very worthy to explore.  

SJTU Xuhui Campus offers different kinds of dining options, including but not limited to No.2 Dining Hall (第二食堂), SJTU Restaurant (西餐厅), Halal Canteen（清真餐厅）, KFC, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons.

Each year admitted students will receive the official admissions package in July or August, which includes detailed instructions regarding Visa application. The admission notices and JW201/JW202 form are key documents needed for visa application and university registration. Please note that international students should hold a valid study visa before entering China.

The two tracks have different emphases in their curriculum settings and do not allow for interconversion. However, the compulsory and restrictive courses for each track are open to the other as elective courses. 
Read curriculum information here.