This is the enrollment brochure for majors taught in Chinese. Please check the enrollment guide for majors taught in English (/lxsq/xwxm_ywsk/bsywxm.htm).

I. Majors taught in Chinese:

Please click to view: Tongji University Doctoral Degree Candidate Enrollment Directory for International Student（Chinese taught）

II. Eligible Applicants

1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health;

2. Applicants for a doctorate program in China must have a master's degree. Scholarship students must be 40 or under and self-supporting students must be 50 or under.

III. Application Time

Spring 2025 (February/March) admission

Tongji University & Bank of China Global Talent Scholarship, International Doctoral Scholarship of Tongji University and Self-funded: November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Fall 2025 (August/September) admission

Chinese Government Scholarship and self-funded: December 1, 2024- February 20, 2025

International Doctoral Scholarship of Tongji University and Self-funded: March 1, 2025-April 10, 2025

IV. Application Materials

Note: In the application time, you just need to upload the electronic application materials in the application system. After admission, please bring the original paper application materials for verification when you report to the university. Failure to submit the required materials or submission of materials that do not meet the specified criteria will result in the rejection of your application.

1. Personal information page of your passport (valid until January 30, 2026 and beyond);

2. Master's graduation certificate and degree certificate;

For a certificate in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;

The original pre-graduation certificate issued by the school of a new graduate needs to be provided. Upon admission, you need to bring the original graduation certificate for verification during registration;

3. Original or notarized transcripts of all courses in the master's degree.

For a transcript in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;

4. Proof of language proficiency;

Certificate of HSK Level 5 (total score ≥ 180) or above
(If your master's degree was taught in Chinese, the certificate of teaching in Chinese is required and the HSK certificate is not required.)

5. Personal statement;

Please write the introduction according to the personal statement template 個人陳述.docx (postgraduate) in the teaching language of the professional program (for example, the statement for a program taught in Chinese should be written in Chinese, and the statement for a program taught in English should be written in English).

6. Two letters of recommendation;

Original letters of recommendation from two associate professors or scholars with corresponding titles or above (the contact information of the recommender must be given).

7. Physical examination form for foreigners (within six months) or a current valid Chinese visa.

8. Certificate of payment of registration fee;

When remitting through offline bank or online bank, you need to submit a photo of the remittance voucher or a screenshot of online remittance.

This is not required for remittance through the online application system. Payment can be made in the system upon submission of the application.

Applicants who have not paid the registration fee will not be considered.

9. Other application materials.

Examples include acceptance letter for international student, award certificates, and admission notices of other universities.

We may require applicants to provide additional materials if necessary.

All application materials must be uploaded when applying online, and materials without corresponding items should be uploaded to the “Supplementary Materials” column.

Failure to submit application materials that meet the above requirements within the specified time frame will be considered as an unsuccessful application.

V. Application Procedure

Online application

Please log in to Tongji University Online Registration System (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn), register and complete the online application, and upload the application materials. The online application fee is RMB600, which is non-refundable.

Note: Please do not mail or email the application materials as they will not be accepted.

Payment method:

1. Online payment in the online application system;

2. For an offline bank or online bank remittance, the remittance voucher needs to be uploaded to the application system.

Bank Account:

VI. Tuition (RMB)

Please check the major catalog for tuition fees. Tuition, accidental injury and hospitalization insurance premiums (RMB800 /year) should be paid during registration at the school.

VII. Admission Process

1. Tongji University adopts a material review system for admission and organizes written examinations or interviews for each college. We perform evaluations according to the overall capabilities of the students and select the best candidates for admission.

2. After submitting the application, the applicant must regularly check the information and application status in the application system and complete each step strictly as prompted. If the follow-up process is delayed due to failure to check a notification in time, the applicant is responsible for the delay.

3. Please pay attention to your application status in the application system. If you are admitted, your application status will change to admitted. The admission notification and related materials will be sent after two weeks.

4. You can visit the “Orientation” column of the school website for admission instructions.

VIII. Scholarship

(1) Chinese Government Scholarship

1. Bilateral Program

The Ministry of Education of China provides full or partial scholarships in accordance with educational cooperation and exchange agreements, or MOUs signed with governments, institutions, schools, and international organizations. The application time of each country is different (generally between November and March). Please consult the Chinese embassy (consulate) abroad and relevant departments. The admission documents will be issued to the applicant by the scholarship acceptance institution (relevant domestic departments and Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad).

Application Guide for the Pre-admission Notice of International Students (Chinese Government Scholarship Category A) of Tongji University, please check 意昂娱乐國際學生預錄取通知書（中國政府獎學金A類）申請指南

Please visit the website of China Scholarship Council (http://www.csc.edu.cn) to learn more.

2. College Independent Enrollment Project

This is provided by the Ministry of Education of China and is used by China's high-level universities to independently enroll international master and doctoral students.

Visit the following website to learn more:

Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program 

(2) Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship

Established by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, this is a subsidy for outstanding foreign students to receive higher education in universities in Shanghai.

Visit the following website to learn more:

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship 

Scholarship application result: This can be queried through the online application system of Tongji University for international students (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn) or the "Notice" column on the website of Tongji University International Student Office (/).

(3) International Doctoral Scholarship of Tongji University

To build a leading brand of higher education in China and build a Double First-Class University, Tongji University has set up the Tongji University International Doctoral Scholarship to develop outstanding international doctoral students with a global perspective, knowledge of China, friendly attitude to China, love for Tongji University, and the ability to conduct pioneering scientific research. (Visit the following website to learn more: International Doctoral Scholarship of Tongji University)

Scholarship application result: This can be queried through the online application system of Tongji University for international students (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn) or the "Notice" column on the website of Tongji University International Student Office (/).

(4) Tongji University & Bank of China Global Talent Scholarship

Jointly set up by Tongji University and the Bank of China, Tongji University & Bank of China Global Talent Scholarship encourages and finances outstanding international students from Europe and countries on the "the Belt and Road" to study at Tongji University to cultivate international elite talents with global vision and innovative spirit.

(Visit the following website to learn more: Tongji University & Bank of China Global Talent Scholarship)

Scholarship application result: This can be queried through the online application system of Tongji University for international students (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn) or the "Notice" column on the website of Tongji University International Student Office (/).

IX. Other Information

1. Enrollment will take place in February-March（spring semester）or August - September （autumn semester）, depending on the content of the acceptance letter from Tongji University. Accepted candidates must go to a Chinese embassy (consulate) abroad to apply for a study visa, with their passport, Tongji University Admission Notice, and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (JW202). Besides, the candidates must take the above-mentioned materials and go to Tongji University to apply for admission at the time specified in the notice, and apply for a residence certificate in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau.

2. Accommodation: Please pay attention to the  International Students Office's website. Generally, the university will provide accommodation for full scholarship students. However, due to limited availability of on-campus dormitories, if they are fully booked, students (including those on full scholarships) will be required to arrange their own accommodation for the duration of their studies.

Dormitory information: /info/1023/1058.htm

X. Contact Information

Tongji University International Student Office

Address: Room 705, Zhong He Building, No.1239 Siping Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, P.R. China Postal code: 200092

Enrollment consultation Hotline: 021-65983611

Application review process consultation: Ms. Wang: 22077@tongji.edu.cn  Tel: 021-65988388  

Majors for International Students and Enrollment Schools/Departments:

Please refer to the catalog of majors for international students for contact information.

Working hours: Monday through Friday 8:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00 (Beijing time)

The above information may change and shall be interpreted by the Tongji University International Student Office. Please check for updates on the website of Tongji University International Student Office.