Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Aerospace Engineering
BachelorPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students will initially be placed into a general-studies category as their major. After enrollment, they will be assigned at the direction of their school to a specific major.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University established China’s first collegiate aeronautics program. Currently, aerospace engineering undergraduate curriculum covers all the four second-tier subject areas dictated by a national guideline: aircraft/spacecraft design, aerospace propulsion theory and engineering, aerospace manufacturing, and human-machine-environment system engineering. Motivated by the need to be more compatible with international engineering-education, the program adopts a teaching guideline of “Focusing on the fundamentals, Intensifying practices, System-oriented, and Developing skills.” This approach is aimed at preparing students with a comprehensive knowledge base and the necessary skills at the undergraduate level.
The undergraduate curriculum is organized into five technical categories: Dynamics and Control, Fluids, Material and Structure, Thermal Sciences and Propulsion, and Aerospace Systems. It prepares students with a solid theoretical background, strong analytical skills, and skills necessary for the R&D, control, operation, and management of aerospace systems. Bilingual- and English-teaching of technical courses are strongly advocated and are practiced more and more. Special attention is given to the cultivation of innovation spirit and practical skills for the students. The teaching has evolved from instructor-centered to a students-centered mode.
Program Goals
This program educates students with the goals of a coordinated development in ethics, knowledge, physical education, and aesthetics, and of a comprehensive advancement of students’ knowledge, capacity, and inner quality. The program educates students to have a broad and composite knowledge base, to be open-minded, and to be creative. The program prepares students for a successful career in the major fields of aeronautics and astronautics.
Main Courses
Flight Mechanics and Orbital Dynamics, Principles of Automatic Control, Aircraft Control, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Material and Structure, Engineering Thermodynamics, Propulsion Principles and Structure, Aircraft Design, and Avionics, etc.
Aerospace industry is often regarded as the crown of all industries. It is the symbol of the highest achievement that integrates many high technologies. It is also the most important strategic high-tech field in China, whereas the next twenty years being the most opportune time period for aerospace development. This in turn provides the best opportunities for young people to realize their dream and ambition for “soaring in the sky, discovering the universe.”
The number of annual graduates of this program is small (say, 1:10) compared with the demand. Many of our graduates have entered such major companies and research institutions as Shanghai Space Technology Academy, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd., Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Factory, No.5 Space Technology Institute, China Eastern Airlines, Ltd., etc. Our graduates can fulfill their ambition and play significant roles in key nationwide projects such as “Jumbo Jet,” “Manned Space Exploration,” and “Exploring the Moon,” etc. About a quarter of our graduates go abroad for further advanced study each year.
General Qualifications
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's Diploma (for Master's Degree applicants).
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport and must comply with the relevant regulations stipulated in "Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC."
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Applicants who are still under 18 as of September (per admission year) must provide a notarized Letter of Guarantee from their designated guardian in China.
General Application Documents
1. The CSCA score is specifically required for Bachelor's Degree application. This requirement also varies for each university.
2. Scanned Copy of Passport: Including the photo page and the endorsement page (page 3 or 4, if there has been an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
3. Recent Passport-Sized Photograph, formatted as follows: A recent full-faced photo (head must occupy 70% of the photo size); aspect ratio 4:3; white background without borders; size 100-500KB (*.jpg, *.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
4. Language Proficiency Certificates:
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5-6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80-90 (requirements vary by university).
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4–6 (levels and minimum scores vary by major and university).
5. Academic Diplomas: High School Diploma (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's Diploma (for Master's Degree applicants). Applicants who have not yet graduated must submit an official Pre-Graduation Statement from their high school or university. (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
6. Academic Transcripts: High School Transcripts (for Bachelor's Degree) or University Transcripts (for Master's Degrees), compiled into a single file. Please ensure the transcripts are provided as a comprehensive 'one-sheet' document, if available from the issuing institution. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
7. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Required from two high school teachers (for Bachelor's Degree) or two university professors/associate professors (for Master's Degrees). Letters must be issued on official letterhead, bear an official stamp from the institution, and include the recommender's email and phone number. (bit.ly/Contoh_Recommendation_Letter)
8. Study Plan or Personal Statement: Approximately 800 words, written in English or Mandarin (corresponding to the chosen language of instruction). The statement must be clearly signed by the applicant. General guidance points are available here: (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
9. Additional Requirements: Specific requirements vary by university. Examples include:
- Entrance Examination/Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank). (bit.ly/ContohFinancialCertificateProof)
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (SKCK) issued by the local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check-Up Report. (http://bit.ly/SyaratPengisianFormMedicalCheckUp) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note
- Documents 5 through 6 MUST be in English or Mandarin and officially legalized by the issuing institution (high school or university). Alternatively, the services of a sworn translator may be utilized.
- Please neatly scan each document into PDF format. The file size for each document must not exceed 69 MB (the passport photograph must adhere to the specific requirements listed above). All documents must then be uploaded to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.