Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Location:
Shanghai,
China
Language of instruction:
Chinese, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Shanghai Jiao Tong Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Recommended to Asian Studies students and students interested in improving their Mandarin Chinese
- Note: Shanghai Jiao Tong University does not accept students holding Chinese citizenship (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau)
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (SJTU Semester 1): Early September - Late January
- UBC Term 2 (SJTU Semester 2): Early February - Mid July
- UBC Full Year (SJTU Semester 1+2): September - July
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Land and Food Systems
Course availability and restrictions
- Commerce students may take courses from Antai College of Economics and Management
- Students wishing to take Mandarin will take courses from the School of International Education
- Chinese language courses are not included in exchange, but can be taken on a fee-paying basis (2 awards available from SJTU to cover the cost of these courses - please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for this award)
- This information is subject to change - when selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- Same as UBC credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Please see the list of Programs in English
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
Canadian passport holders attending this institution will be automatically considered for CLIC funding.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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