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Tongji University

Shanghai, CN · Ranking #13

Tongji University was founded in 1907 in Shanghai (with German roots); National Tongji University from 1927. Comprehensive research university under the Ministry of Education; Project 211, 985, Double First-Class. Two main campuses: Siping (1239 Siping Road, Yangpu—admin hub, 22 units, 31,653 students) and Jiading (4800 Caoan Road—engineering focus, 12,165 students). About 29 colleges; 3,468+ international students. Leading in civil engineering (US News #1 globally), environmental engineering (#4); strong in architecture, urban planning, transport, automotive. College of Architecture and Urban Planning, School of Civil Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Medicine, and others. CSC (Agency 10247) and other scholarships.

Tongji University logo

Tongji University

About the university

Tongji University was founded in 1907 in Shanghai (with German roots); National Tongji University from 1927. Comprehensive research university under the Ministry of Education; Project 211, 985, Double First-Class. Two main campuses: Siping (1239 Siping Road, Yangpu—admin hub, 22 units, 31,653 students) and Jiading (4800 Caoan Road—engineering focus, 12,165 students). About 29 colleges; 3,468+ international students. Leading in civil engineering (US News #1 globally), environmental engineering (#4); strong in architecture, urban planning, transport, automotive. College of Architecture and Urban Planning, School of Civil Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Medicine, and others. CSC (Agency 10247) and other scholarships.

Key information

  • Location: Shanghai, CN
  • Ranking #13
  • QS #177
  • THE #141
  • US News #153
  • National ranking #13
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • College of Architecture and Urban Planning (Architecture
  • Urban Planning
  • Landscape
  • Building Technology)
  • School of Civil Engineering
  • School of Environmental Science and Engineering
  • School of Mechanical Engineering
  • School of Materials Science and Engineering
  • School of Automotive Studies
  • School of Transportation Engineering
  • School of Software
  • School of Medicine
  • Economics and Management
  • Electronics and Information Engineering
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences

Programs (29)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Campus life

Siping Campus (1239 Siping Road, Yangpu): 1.01 km², 22 academic units, 31,653 students; International Student Service Center near Sanhaowu Garden; dormitories 50–80 CNY/day. Jiading Campus (4800 Caoan Road): 1.14 km², engineering focus, 12,165 students; dormitories 35–40 CNY/day. Rooms with bathroom, AC, shared kitchens and reading rooms. Insurance 800 CNY/year. Application period typically March 4–June 10. Employment outcome 97.14% (2024); 70.85% in key sectors (IT, automotive, aerospace, civil engineering); 68.14% in Yangtze Delta.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $150 - $700 / per month

Housing options

  • International Student Dorm Building 1 and 2 (Siping)
  • Jiading campus dormitories (35–80 CNY/day; single/double/suite)

Career & internships

Employment rate: 97%

Internships: Graduate outcome rate 97.14% (2024): undergrad 94.55%, master’s 99.08%, PhD 97.56%. 10,803 graduates; 70.85% in key strategic sectors (IT, automotive, aerospace, civil engineering); 28.75% at grassroots; 255 as selection officials (选调生). 70.75% of undergrads pursued further study (54.58% domestic, 16.17% abroad). 68.14% employed in Yangtze River Delta, 13.60% in central/western China, 7.67% in Greater Bay Area. Career fairs and job database.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Application form
  • passport copy
  • high school diploma and transcript (notarized if not in Chinese/English)
  • HSK certificate (Level IV 180+ for science/engineering; IV 200+ for architecture/management/economics/medicine; Level V 180+ for liberal arts/fine arts; III 180+ for Chinese Language BA); for architecture/urban planning/landscape/design: three paintings (2 sketches
  • 1 watercolor). Graduate: degree certificates
  • transcripts
  • two recommendation letters
  • study/research plan. Apply at study-info.tongji.edu.cn; fee 410 CNY.

Minimum GPA: 4

Tuition costs

  • $2,760 - $14,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 15.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): full tuition, monthly stipend (undergraduate 2,000 RMB, master’s 3,000, PhD 3,500), free accommodation, medical insurance, airfare; Chinese language courses. Apply via CSC system; Agency 10247. Application fee 600 RMB. Undergrad 18–30; master’s under 35; PhD under 40. English-taught: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+; Chinese-taught: HSK as required. Deadline for 2026–2027 typically Oct 25–Dec 20. Complete Tongji application at study-info.tongji.edu.cn.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1907
  • Teaching languages: english, chinese
  • Study formats: offline

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