Xi'an Jiaotong University

As a key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) is one of China's oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions and enjoys a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. Since its relocation to Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, generations of XJTU members have rooted themselves in the western region, serving the nation and making outstanding contributions to the development of western China and the country as a whole.

During the 7th and 8th Five-Year Plan periods (1986-95), XJTU was supported by the central government as a key university in China and was one of the first schools selected to China's "211" and "985" projects.

XJTU was on the list of universities that would be developed into world-class educational institutions released by the Ministry of Education in 2017, as a Double First-Class university in Category A. This means that government support will aim to develop XJTU into a world-class university, and its 8 disciplines will be developed to the international level. In 2022, XJTU was selected as part of the second batch of China's Double First-Class Initiative, with 8 disciplines recognized as national Double First-Class disciplines and 12 disciplines recognized as Shaanxi province's Double First-Class disciplines.

 According to data released by ESI (Essential Science Indicators) in January 2024, 19 disciplines of XJTU ranked in the top 1 percent globally among academic institutions, with 6 disciplines ranking in the top one-thousandth. Among them, engineering ranked 9th globally.

XJTU is currently a comprehensive research university with 11 major disciplines: science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, art, education and inter-disciplines. The university has 34 schools, departments and centers, 9 colleges for undergraduates, and 3 affiliated hospitals.

XJTU now has 6,568 faculty and staff, including 3,755 full-time teachers. The university's faculty includes 588 individuals who have been selected as academicians and recipients of various national major talent programs such as the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. A total of 51 teams at the university were honored as national innovative teams, and 450 experts have made outstanding contributions to the nation and received special government allowances. Additionally, the school employs 11 national-level distinguished teachers recognized for their teaching excellence.

The university currently has 59,267 students, including 24,539 undergraduates, 31,194 postgraduates, and 3,534 international students from 136 countries. The university offers 76 undergraduate majors, and has 40 first-level disciplines authorized to confer doctoral degrees, 43 first-level disciplines authorized to confer master's degrees, 6 majors authorized to confer doctoral degrees, and 30 majors authorized to confer master's degrees.

XJTU has 30 postdoctoral research stations, 8 national first-level key disciplines, 8 national second-level key disciplines, and 3 national key or nurturing disciplines. It also has a total of 228 provincial and ministerial-level or higher bases, including 9 national or state key laboratories, 10 national engineering technology research centers, 3 national industry-education-integrated innovation platforms, 5 national international science & technology cooperation bases, 1 national center for applied mathematics, and 1 collaborative innovation center (2011).

Over the years, XJTU has produced a large number of outstanding statesmen, scientists, social activists, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, and medical experts, such as Cai E, Zhang Yuanji, Cai Yuanpei, Huang Yanpei, Shao Lizi, Li Shutong, Zou Taofen, Lu Dingyi and Qian Xuesen. 

Since its establishment, XJTU has had over 200 alumni elected as academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, and since its relocation, it has nurtured or employed 89 academicians. Among them are 6 recipients of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Meritorious Medal, 4 winners of the National Supreme Science and Technology Award, 6 recipients of the title "Pioneer Striving for China," 2 recipients of the "Republic Medal" and national honorary titles, 10 CEOs from Fortune Global 500 companies, and 5 National Outstanding Engineers.

XJTU has 61 majors selected as national first-class undergraduate programs, received 100 national teaching achievement awards, and 12 Ministry of Education pilot projects for virtual teaching and research labs. It has developed 129 national first-class undergraduate courses, established 8 national teaching and talent cultivation bases, 12 national experimental teaching demonstration centers (including virtual simulation experiment teaching center), and 9 national-level teaching teams. Additionally, 27 XJTU student dissertations have been included in "China's 100 best doctoral dissertations" and another 46 have been nominated for that award.

Since the relocation, XJTU has made hundreds of landmark achievements in scientific research both domestically and internationally, including establishing China's first institute of engineering thermophysics and the first majors in steam turbines, automobile manufacturing, refrigeration and low-temperature compressors, and energy storage, and developing China's first large-scale general-purpose electronic computer and first digital processing chip with independent intellectual property rights. Additionally, XJTU was the first to propose the Unified Strength Theory of Double Shear internationally.

Over the years, XJTU students have achieved outstanding results in various international and domestic competitions, including the SAE Aero Design Competition, VEX Robotics World Championship, International Mathematical Modeling Challenge, World Mandarin Debate Championship and International Public Speaking Competition. Over the years, XJTU students have achieved outstanding results in various international and domestic competitions, including the SAE Aero Design Competition, VEX Robotics World Championship, International Mathematical Modeling Challenge, World Mandarin Debate Championship and International Public Speaking Competition.

In support of the Belt and Road Initiative, XJTU initiated the University Alliance of the Silk Road, attracting over 180 universities from 40 countries and regions to join diverse cooperation efforts.

XJTU currently has four campuses: Xingqing, Yanta, Qujiang, and iHarbour, covering an area of approximately 5,000 mu (333.33 hectares) and a total building area of about 4 million square meters. The library now comprises three parts: the Qian Xuesen Library at Xingqing Campus, the Library at Yanta Campus, and the Library Data Center at iHarbour. Its total construction area is 42,818.82 square meters and it includes 3,939 reading seats as well as various learning and study spaces to meet diverse needs.

International Student Apartments of Xi'an Jiaotong University locates in Xingqing Campus, Yanta Campus and iHarbour respectively. As the comprehensive management department for international students, the School of International Education is responsible for international students’ accommodation reservation, arrangement and daily management. Cooperating with apartment property service company, International Student Apartments provide high-quality management and services, and a safe, warm and harmonious learning and living environment for international students.

1. Accommodation in Xingqing Campus

(1) West No.13 Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair, locker, air conditoner, heating, 8-hour timing hot water, bathroom, campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens, public laundry room,classroom,etc.

(2) West No.8 Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,heating,8-hour timing hot water,bathroom,campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens,public laundry room,etc.

(3) West No.7 Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,heating,8-hour timing hot water,bathroom,campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens,public laundry room,etc.

2. Accommodation in Yanta Campus

(1) Finance Court Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,heating,24-hour hot water,bathroom,campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens,public laundry room,classroom,etc.

(2) South Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,heating,time partitioned hot water,bathroom, campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens,public laundry room,dassroom,etc.

(3) North Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,heating,time partitioned hot water,bathroom, campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens,public laundry room,etc.

(4) Middle Building

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,heating, Water storage type electric water heater,bathroom,campus wired network,etc.

Public facilities: public kitchens,public laundry room,etc.

3. Accommodation in iHarbour

(1)No.7 building(A7)

(2)No.5 building (B5)

(3)No.6 building(B6)

Room settings: bedding,table and chair,locker,air conditioner,radiant floor heating,24-hour hot water,bathroom,

campus wireless network,etc.

Public facilities: public laundry room.

All rooms in campus are required to reserve online. International students need to reserve rooms in the corresponding campus in advance according to admission notice.After registering on time, students will be allowed to move in the room.

Undergraduate Students

· Age: 18 to 25

· Education: High school degree with good academic records

· Language Proficiency:

o Chinese Majors: Score 180/ HSK Level 4 or equivalent

o English Majors: TOEFL (80+) or IELTS (6.0), unless exempt

· Documents: Passport, transcripts, personal statement, language certificates, physical examination form, funding sources, non-criminal record, etc.

Master's/Graduate Students

· Age: 20 to 35

· Education: Bachelor’s degree

· Language Proficiency:

o Chinese Majors: Score 180/HSK Level 5 or 4 depending on the discipline

o English Majors: TOEFL (80+) or IELTS (6.0), unless exempt

· Documents: Passport, transcripts, letters of recommendation, study plan, physical examination form, etc.

Doctor's/PhD Degree

· Age: 25 to 40

· Education: Master’s degree

· Language Proficiency: Same requirements as Master's level

· Documents: Passport, transcripts, letters of recommendation, research plan, physical examination form, etc.

Chinese Language Program

· Age: 18 to 60

· Documents: Passport, highest degree certificate, funding sources, physical examination form, non-criminal record, etc.