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Xi'an Jiaotong University

Xi'an, CN · Ranking #12

Xi'an Jiaotong University traces its roots to 1896 (Nanyang Public College, Shanghai); moved to Xi'an and renamed in 1959. Comprehensive research university under the Ministry of Education; C9 League member; Project 211, 985, Double First-Class. Campuses: Xingqing (28 Xianning West Road) and Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbor (iHarbor). About 34 schools/departments and 9 colleges; 62,000+ students; 3,900–4,000 international from 136+ countries. Strong in engineering (US News #11), energy and fuels (#3), electrical/electronic (#23), nuclear (#2). School of International Education; CSC (Agency 10698), MOFCOM, and XJTU Siyuan scholarships.

Xi'an Jiaotong University logo

Xi'an Jiaotong University

About the university

Xi'an Jiaotong University traces its roots to 1896 (Nanyang Public College, Shanghai); moved to Xi'an and renamed in 1959. Comprehensive research university under the Ministry of Education; C9 League member; Project 211, 985, Double First-Class. Campuses: Xingqing (28 Xianning West Road) and Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbor (iHarbor). About 34 schools/departments and 9 colleges; 62,000+ students; 3,900–4,000 international from 136+ countries. Strong in engineering (US News #11), energy and fuels (#3), electrical/electronic (#23), nuclear (#2). School of International Education; CSC (Agency 10698), MOFCOM, and XJTU Siyuan scholarships.

Key information

  • Location: Xi'an, CN
  • Ranking #12
  • QS #305
  • THE #201
  • US News #141
  • National ranking #17
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Science and Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy and Power Engineering
  • Electronic and Information Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Human Settlements and Civil Engineering
  • Economics and Finance
  • Medicine
  • Frontier Institute of Science and Technology (FIST)

Programs (29)

  • Nursing
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • 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

Xingqing Campus (28 Xianning West Road) and iHarbor (Western China Science & Technology Innovation Harbor). School of International Education at Yi Fu Building. Over 11,000 graduate students at iHarbor (2025). Spring job fair: 1,152 recruiting units, 80,000+ positions, 134 key state-owned enterprises (e.g. CNNC, Aerospace Science and Technology). Partnerships with Fortune 500 companies; Silk Road University Alliance, China–SCO Higher Education Cooperation Center. Application fee 500 RMB; insurance 600 RMB/year.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $70 - $345 / per month

Housing options

  • university dormitories (basic to premium international; 50–100 RMB/month basic to higher rates for international dormitories)

Student clubs and organizations

  • student life and activities via en.xjtu.edu.cn/studentlife; science and innovation associations
  • business associations; national/international competitions (fintech
  • FPGA
  • physics
  • electronics
  • AI
  • embedded systems)

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Partner companies

  • CNNC (China National Nuclear Corporation)
  • Aerospace Science and Technology Group

Internships: 2025 Spring Comprehensive Job Fair at iHarbor: 1,152 recruiting units from 31 provinces, 134 key state-owned enterprises (CNNC, Aerospace Science and Technology Group, etc.), 80,000+ positions, 20,000+ students from domestic and international universities. Engineering graduates in high demand in energy, manufacturing, and technology; direct access to core industry roles. Career services and job database.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Application form with photo
  • valid passport copy
  • physical examination record (Foreigner Form) and blood test
  • criminal record certificate (original)
  • highest diploma and transcripts (original and notarized)
  • recommendation letters (1 for bachelor’s
  • 2 from professors for graduate)
  • study plan (600+ words bachelor’s
  • 800+ master’s
  • 1
  • 500+ PhD)
  • language certificate (IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English; HSK 4 with 180+ for Chinese); research achievements if any. Apply via isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit or xjtu.admissions.cn.

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $2,760 - $6,900 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 30.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): full tuition, monthly stipend (master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB). Apply via CSC system; Agency 10698. Application fee 800 RMB after online submission. Master’s under 35, PhD under 40. MOFCOM Scholarship and XJTU Siyuan International Student Scholarship also available. Pre-admission letter for CSC Type A; results typically end June/early July. Contact School of International Education (sie.xjtu.edu.cn).

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1896
  • Teaching languages: english, chinese
  • Study formats: offline

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