The Joint Institute welcomes applications from students living outside of China. JI offers students interested in studying in China an opportunity like no other -- a chance to live and study in an English-language environment, following the academic standards of a world-class institution praised for its educational and research achievements, the University of Michigan College of Engineering, with the resources and highly reputable pool of Engineering talent from one of the top universities in China, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

International students interested in the Joint Institute should consider the following question:

How prepared are you to study and live at a Chinese university? Although all of the courses offered by the Joint Institute are taught in English, outside studying and recreation time may naturally be held in Chinese. Students with some Chinese background or interest in learning Mandarin may adjust to student life with the most ease.

That said, JI emphasizes a culture that is internationally aware and open to diversity. International students can enroll in Mandarin Chinese courses, and all JI students have a number of excellent opportunities to spend time abroad, either in 4-week sessions during the Winter Break at University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus or Berlin's Technische Universitat, or in one of our Dual Degree programs (2+2 Dual Bachelor's or 4+1 Bachelor's and Master's) offered by our parent universities, the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Admissions are rolling from November to June of each year; refer to the Application Guidelines and Application Form for detailed instructions. The final deadline for applications this year is June 10, 2008.

Supporting materials in the application include:

1. For native English speakers: SAT and/or ACT scores
2. For non-native English speakers: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT or ACT scores
3. Academic transcripts from your high school(s)
4. Two Recommendations from your Counselor and a Core class Teacher
5. Original signed financial bank statement
6. One copy of the passport ID page
7. One passport-size photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)

Upon receipt of all the contents of your application, JI Admissions Office will confirm receipt via email. Students can expect to receive an official response within 4-8 weeks after completed applications are received.

After you receive our offer of admission, you should confirm your acceptance of this offer via email or written letter and ensure your place in the undergraduate program at JI. When your written acceptance is received, your application information will be processed by the SJTU School of International Education (SIE). SIE will send a Notice of Admission and JW202 visa application document to the current address you have provided, as well as details of the official enrollment day at SJTU in Shanghai. You will need these documents to apply for a student visa at the Chinese consulate in your home country.

Once your visa is granted and your transportation to Shanghai is arranged, you should confirm your arrival time with the JI Admissions Office. You need to arrive 2-3 days before classes start, in time for Freshman Orientation.

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