Shanghai Jiaotong University
 Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU) is one of the oldest and most
influential universities in China. The university is conveniently
located in metropolitan Shanghai. It has five campuses, Xuhui,
Minhang, Qibao, Shangzhong Road and Fahuazheng Road. Over the
past decade, the campuses have grown to cover an area of more than
200 hectares. Originally called Nan Yang Public School in 1896;
by 1930 it had become known as the "Eastern MIT".
At the end of Chinese Civil War in 1952, some faculties of the
university were incorporated into other universities. At the same
time, engineering faculties from outside were absorbed to create
a specialized engineering university. In 1956, the national government
decided to create another top university and the school was officially
renamed Shanghai Jiaotong University. Shanghai Jiaotong University
and Shanghai Second Medical University merged on July 18, 2005
under the name Shanghai Jiaotong University.
Since 2003 the Shanghai Jiaotong University has been ranked by
the Academic Ranking of World Universities, which analyses the
top universities in the world based on the quality of faculty,
research output, quality of education and performance.Shanghai
Jiaotong's talented alumni have a solid theoretical foundation,
complex knowledge structure, international communication skills
and highly developed characters.
The university's students have won top prizes in various competitions,
such as the International Mathematical Contest in Modeling and
Electronic Design. Shanghai Jiaotong has been actively involved
in international academic exchanges and cooperation with more than
100 universities and colleges in the world, and has also established
relations with many research institutions, corporations and enterprises
in China and abroad.
 Shanghai Jiaotong University comprises 20 academic schools, two
directly affiliated department and one graduate school. It also
has a School of Continuing Education, School of Online Learning,
School of International Education and a Vocational School. There
are 60 undergraduate programs, 152 master degree programs, 93 doctoral
programs, and 14 state key laboratories and national engineering
centers.
The School of International Education in Shanghai Jiaotong University
provides a Mandarin Chinese Language Program to international students
from all over the world. The school is located at Xu Jia Hui and
very closes to many embassies. Several public transport links
such as subway, light-rail, and bus can be reached within a few
minutes walk. Nanjing Road, Huai Hai Road, Hong Qiao Airport,
Shanghai Railway Station and Pu Dong are not far from the school.
Shanghai Jiaotong University offers short and long term programs,
one to one based tutorials, and HSK test preparation.
Shanghai Jiaotong University offers short term Mandarin Chinese
Program lasting anywhere from one to several weeks. The long term
Mandarin Chinese programs offered are from one semester to one
year in length. Courses include listening, speaking, composition
/ grammar, extensive reading, and Chinese culture. Optional elective
Courses could include HSK preparation, martial arts, Chinese Cooking,
calligraphy, painting, seal cutting, music, movie appreciation,
Chinese tourism and culture, as well as learning the Shanghai dialect
Shanghai Jiaotong University can also provide "One to One Based
Tutorials" during the days, evenings or weekends; and the cost
depends on the number of hours to be studied. Additionally, the
university also offers the HSK Preparation Courses HSK (Hanyu Shuiping
Kaoshi) also known as the Chinese proficiency level test. The
HSK test is held in May, July, October and December at the Xu Hui
campus. The test is designed to measure the Chinese proficiency
level of non-native speakers. It is equivalent to the TOEFL (Test
of English as a Foreign Language) and offered in three levels:
Basic, Elementary-Intermediate and Advanced.
 Since its foundation, the university has enjoyed the reputation
as a leading institution of research and higher education in China.
The university boasts a number of famous scientists and professors;
it has over 1,420 professors and associate professors, including
35 academicians and 7 chief scientists. Teachers from this university
have received many top awards from the National Award of Outstanding
Achievements in Education for their teaching, research and textbooks.
Shanghai Jiaotong University has invited more than 100 famous
scientists and specialists as honorable professors or consulting
professors, including some Nobel Prize winners. SJTU also sends
excellent teachers and students abroad every year to give lectures,
to study or attend international academic conferences.
Teachers in the Mandarin Chinese Department are highly-qualified
and have many years of experience teaching foreign students. There
are more than 50 teachers in this department and all of them are
expert native Chinese speaker certified by the Ministry of Education.
Benefiting from advanced teaching methods, students will improve
their Mandarin Chinese ability and those who are interested can
take the HSK exam, which is held several times a year.
Library
Shanghai Jiaotong University library was established in 1896 as
a small reading room. In 1919, it became an independent library
building. The library consists of three parts in Xu Hui, Min Hang
and Qi Bao campus. The library covers an area of 43,000 square
meters with over 4,000 reading room seats.
With a collection of 2.2 million volumes including 4,800 kinds
of Chinese and foreign language periodicals, it provides high-quality
services to over 30,000 students and staff members in the university.
The collection of electronic resources now includes over 30 CD
ROM and 20 online databases, covering more than 13,000 full-text
e-journal titles in Chinese and foreign languages, as well as approximately
100,000 e-books.
Shanghai Jiaotong University library has established extensive
cooperation with many university libraries and information centers
in China, U.S.A and England. It also takes part in the American
Online Catalogue Center. The major collections are in the fields
of Communication, Material Science, Energy & Power, Electromechanical
Science, Information, Management and Agricultural Science. In
the library, Computer Center and Audio Visual Education Centers
are equipped with advanced research and teaching equipment and
facilities.
SJTU's library is increasingly focused on building itself into
an advanced digital research library, information resources center,
a high-level information reference center and a vital link for
China's digital libraries. It is open everyday, 7:30 am - 10 pm
from Monday to Friday; 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday and 2 pm ¨C 10 pm
on Sunday.
Recreation Facilities
Shanghai Jiaotong University provides a gymnasium on campus and
the price is relatively low. Badminton courts, tennis courts,
football fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts and running
track are available inside the campus. All Chinese and international
students can use these sports facilities.
Laundry
Washing machines are provided in every dormitory; students can
purchase a magnetic card or certain coins at the dormitory reception
desk. A dry cleaning service can be found inside the campus at
the Laundromat.
Money & Banking
These banks can be found nearby: Industrial and Commercial Bank
of China, Bank of China, Bank of Construction, and Bank of Shanghai.
Each bank provides 24 hours ATM. All major currencies are accepted
and these banks allow foreigners to open foreign exchange accounts.
Medical Care
A Chinese clinic with Chinese speaking doctors and nurses is located
on campus. Students who need Chinese medicine can buy it here.
An international hospital named Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital is
open 24 hours everyday; the hotline number is (8621) 6404-1990.
Most doctors speak good English and were educated abroad. A well-stocked
pharmacy provides Western medication and TCM (Traditional Chinese
Medicine) ingredients.
Food & Groceries
International students can go to the various canteens on campus.
Self service is about RMB 21 / day, dining room is RMB 28 / day.
A small grocery store is available on campus selling many kinds
of food, drink, snacks, and even fruit.
Postal Services
There is post office inside the campus; mail and packages from
all over the world can be sent and received here. It also sells
post-office boxes, stamps and envelopes.
The dormitories for foreign students offer single and double rooms.
Each room is equipped with a bathroom, TV, direct-dial telephone,
and air conditioner. Internet connection is available but an extra
charge is required. Additional facilities such as kitchen, refrigerator,
microwave and oven are available in every dormitory building.
Students are responsible for paying water and electricity that
exceeds the monthly limitation of RMB90.
From the Pu Dong airport to the university: 1.5 ¨C 2 hours by
car
From the Hong Qiao airport to the university: 45 minutes by car
From the train station to the university: 45 ¨C 60 minutes by
car
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