1. Non-Chinese citizen. 

2. Good health both physically and mentally. 

3. Outstanding academic performance and potential.

4. Master's degree for doctoral program applicants.

5. For programs taught in English

All international applicants for admission to any SJTU program must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum requirements for admission. Being born in an English-speaking country doesn't automatically pass you for English proficiency. You will be deemed to have satisfied the English language requirements if you can provide evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
i) English Language Tests
ii) Prior study in the medium of English

6. For programs taught in Chinese

All international applicants for admission to any SJTU program taught in Chinese must provide evidence that their Chinese language proficiency meets the minimum requirements for admission. Besides, for most graduate programs in sciences and engineering as well as Master of Translation and Interpreting program in School of Foreign Languages, similar English requirement as English taught programs applies. Being born in a Chinese-speaking country is not a proof of your Chinese proficiency. You will be deemed to have satisfied the Chinese language requirements if you can provide evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: i) Chinese Proficiency Tests (HSK) ii) Prior study in the medium of Chinese

1. Other materials
If you are applying for programs of the School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, you are required to contact the supervisor beforehand and provide an acceptance letter by the supervisor.

2. Scanned copy of passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

3. Two passport-size photos

4. Postgraduate school transcript
Doctoral program applicants are required to submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. If your documents are not in English or Chinese,please have them translated into either English or Chinese by anauthorized translation agency.Then upload both the translated and original documents onto the applications ystem.

5. Master's degree diploma
Applicants who have not graduated by the time of application are required to provide an official letter from their current university stating the expected graduation date.
If your documents are not in English or Chinese,please have them translated into either English or Chinese by anauthorized translation agency.Then upload both the translated and original documents onto the applications ystem.

6. English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
Certificate of HSK

7. Two letters of recommendation
Two letters of academic recommendation from scholars who are associate professors or above, or senior professionals in a related academic field. Please follow the instructions on the online system for submission of online recommendation letters or upload the recommendation letters with original signatures.

8. Personal statement and study plan

9. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Q: If I failed to get the scholarship, is the money refundable?
A: No, because the application process for this scholarship is complicated and hard to deal with. We need a very long time to help you apply it. As a result, it is not refundable.

Q: When can I know the result whether I get the scholarship or not?
A: Generally, the result will come out around mid-February for Spring Intake and around May to June for Autumn Intake.

Q: When will I get the admission documents?
A: The admission documents, including Admission Letter, Scholarship Confirmation and Visa Letter, will be delivered to you 1-2 months before the course starts.

Q: Why should I pay the service fee in advance?
A: Scholarship application takes time, effort and resource in both CUCAS and universities, and the process is irreversible. In case of casual applications and attempts, we charge service fee in advance. There is no extra cost or hidden charge.