FAQs
Yes. There are two undergraduate programs in English and sixteen graduate programs in English. For more details please go to https://study.tongji.edu.cn/English/ADMISSION/English_taught_programs/Undergraduate_Programs.htm
We are sorry that we do not accept student transfers. You need to apply for Tongji University in the first instance.
Yes. You can pay for your application fee in ONE of the following three ways:
1. Online payment: Download the application form, and when you see an “application fee” button, click it and then follow the instructions to complete your payment.
2. Bank transfer: Transfer the fee to the following bank account:
Beneficiary: Tongji University
Beneficiary Bank Account No.: 433859245525
Beneficiary Bank: Yangpu Sub-branch of Shanghai Branch, Bank of China
3. Pay in person: Make your payment in person at our office when you submit the original copies of your application.
Yes. You need to pay in USD the equivalent amount of CNY 410 at the exchange rate of the day you make the payment.
You may attach your receipt or a copy of it to your application materials and send them to our office either by post or in person.
See the following table for the deadlines of different programs:
Deadline |
Program |
4 Mar —10 June |
Undergraduate/ Graduate programs |
10 Sep —30 Nov |
Exchange programs |
Throughout the year |
Chinese language program and Foundation program |
1) A completed Application Form;
2) A photocopy of passport (personal information page);
3) A photocopy of high school graduation certificate or certificate of expected graduation or senior high school diploma (if not in Chinese or English, along with an original notarized translated version)
4) Original or notarized transcript (if not in Chinese or English, along with an original notarized translated version)
5) A photocopy of the New HSK Certificate --- Level IV, min. 180 for Science and Engineering programs; min. 200 for Architecture, Management & Economics, and Medicine programs). ---Level V, min. 180 for Liberal Arts and Fine Arts programs ---Level III, min. 180 for bachelor of Arts program in the Chinese Language
6) Three paintings (2 sketches and 1 watercolor) for Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Studies, and Design programs;
7) Other supporting materials (such as award certificates, foreign entrance examination transcripts, university admission notice, etc.);
8) Additional materials if required.
1) A completed Application Form;
2) A photocopy of passport (personal information page);
3) A Photocopy of both graduate certificate and degree certificate or certificate of expected graduation (if not in Chinese or English, along with original notarized translated versions);
4) Original or notarized transcript (if not in Chinese or English, along with an original notarized translated version);
5) A photocopy of New HSK certificate; --- Level IV, min. 180 for Science and Engineering programs; over 200 for Architecture, Management & Economics, and Medicine programs); --- Level V, min. 180 for Liberal Arts and Fine Arts programs;
6) Two original recommendation letters;
7) Personal statement (1,000 words for Master programs; 1,500 words for doctoral programs);
8) List of published papers including abstracts, and/or other proofs of academic competence;
9) Certificate of full-time employment experience (three years minimum) for MBA programs;
10) Letter of Approval from a professor of Tongji University, if applicable;
11) Additional materials if required.
All documents submitted for application MUST be in English or Chinese. If the originals are not in Chinese or English, they should be notarized by the local Chinese Embassy or local Chinese Consulates (or foreign embassies or consulates in China). --- Yes. If the originals are not in Chinese or English, they should be notarized by the local Chinese Embassy or local Chinese Consulates (or foreign embassies or consulates in China).
You must submit three paintings (2 sketches and 1 watercolor) for Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Studies, and Design programs, but we do not set restrictions on the themes.
Yes, you are welcome to apply for Tongji University, but keep in mind that your IB transcripts can only be used as supporting documents. You still need to submit ALL other application materials.
Yes. You may submit your original documents either in person or ask somebody else to do it for you. You may also mail them to us (see our mailing address below). All the documents MUST be delivered before the deadline, otherwise, your application will be canceled automatically.
Mailing address:
Contact person: Yan WANG
Room 705
International Students Office
Zhonghe Building
Siping Campus
1239 Siping Road
Shanghai, P.R. China
Sorry, Tongji University does not make any conditional offer.
Interviews are usually not required, but there might be exceptions.
Please follow your application status on the online application system. Once you are admitted, your admission status will change, and then the admission notice letter will be posted in two weeks.
No. We don’t accept deferred admission.
You need to apply for an entry visa of X1 (long-term study) or X2 (short-term study) at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country. The application documents include your admission letter, the yellow sheet of the JW201 or JW202 form, your medical report, and other necessary documents.
After the visa application, remember to retrieve your admission letter, the yellow sheet of the JW201 or JW202 form, and other necessary documents for the application of a residence permit in China after entry. For more information, please visit the following URL:
https://study.tongji.edu.cn/English/CURRENT_STUDENTS/Visa___Residence_permits.htm
Yes. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply for scholarships.
Information about scholarships is available at Scholarships. You may also visithttp://www.csc.edu.cn/for Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS), andhttp://apply.study.shmec.gov.cn/for Shanghai Government Scholarships (SGS).
Yes. You may apply for a Chinese Government Scholarship. Please visithttp://www.csc.edu.cn/for details. More information on scholarships is available at Scholarships.
The winner list of scholarship students will be released in late June or early July on the website https://study.tongji.edu.cn/English/HOME.htm.
Yes. See the following table for the age limits for different programs in different scholarships.
Age limit Scholarship |
Pre-college | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
Chinese Government Scholarship | N/A | N/A | 35 | 40 |
Shanghai Government Scholarship | 23 | 25 | 35 | 40 |
Yes. But you will have to contact our office via e-mail at iso-zhaosheng@tongji.edu.cn, or ring us at 0086-21-65983611. We will remove your application before you can modify or resubmit your application.
Yes, when you have met the entry requirements.
We recommend the Shanghai Government Scholarship. If you are on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) program now, CGS is available to you one year after you graduate from a university.
It is guaranteed only for scholarship students (both Chinese Government Scholarship and Shanghai Government Scholarship)
Please visit Campus Life for more information about housing.
Yes. We have canteens of different food styles on campus. We are pleased to share that Tongji is reputed for its great food in Shanghai and even in China. Please go to Campus Life for more information about canteens at Tongji.
No. It is illegal for international students to work on a student visa.