
Xi' Jiao Tong University

Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU), founded in 1896, is a national key university directly administered by China’s Ministry of Education. It is one of China’s top ten research-intensive universities and a core member of the C9 League, often referred to as China’s equivalent of the Ivy League. XJTU is a comprehensive research university covering 11 major disciplinary categories, including science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, art, education, and interdisciplinary studies. At present, nearly 4,000 international students from more than 130 countries and regions are studying at XJTU. In 2013, the university was designated by the Ministry of Education as a “Demonstration Base for International Education.” In 2024, XJTU achieved the highest rating of Class A+ in the re-certification of higher education quality for international students in China. Furthermore, in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of Chinese Universities, XJTU secured the 10th position nationwide.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation


