University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute

Campus setting	Contact the university / college
Living cost	USD 479 per month
Student population	Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
International students	2%
Institution type	Public

About University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) is a fast growing young institute of world-class international engineering education. With the strong commitment and support from its two parent universities, the JI has established a high-quality international faculty team and a professional administrative support system.

Combining the best educational features from both America and China, the JI faculty has developed a modern, innovative and flexible curricular system that provides a platform for our students to realize their dreams and future ambitions.

The educational focus is not only on teaching the latest knowledge and discoveries, but also on cultivating students’ ability and skills in critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, hands-on practice, teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Campus information

The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute is located in the main campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in southwest Shanghai. The campus is located about 30 minutes by car from the Shanghai center (Xujiahui), 20 minutes by car from Hongqiao Airport, and 50 minutes by car from Pudong Airport. Within the SJTU campus, the Joint Institute is located on Yuan Pei Road near the intersection with Xuan Huai Avenue, in the Koguan Law School Building.