Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Materials Science and 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.
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the first national key subjects with first level priority in financial support in China. There are about 300 faculty and staff members and about 1300 full-time students in the School of Materials Science and Engineering (SMSE), including about 50 foreign students who come from more than 10 countries, e.g. France, Russia, Korea, Pakistan, Iran and so on.
With an international view, SMSE offers the best learning experience to its students, the most rewarding working environment for its faculty and staff members and the most effective service to industry and the society. SMSE now is developing toward a world first class school with initiative spirit, and great achievements of faculty and students.
MSE program of SJTU was ranked 25 in 2018 QS world university ranking;
MSE program in SJTU, has been consistently remained in national top 5, in last ten years;
MSE program in SJTU was ranked No. 1 by the Ministry of Education in 2003;
MSE in SJTU was authorized as the first-class National Key Discipline in 2007;
MSE in SJTU has been listed in world top 1‰ discipline of ESI for years.
Mission
To provide internationally recognized education in the field of materials science and engineering, cultivating students with strong problem solving abilities in science and engineering, global vision, as well as communication and teamwork skills.
Objectives
The International Program aims to cultivate students capable of:
1. Solving complex science engineering problems by making use of their understanding of the relationships of microstructure, properties, performance, and processing of materials.
2. Perceiving and following the rapidly changing scientific and technological trends, and driving the development of future technologies.
3. Communicating effectively with colleagues or peers all over the world.
4. Making substantial contribution to science, technology, and society.
The program of undergraduate education in Materials Science and Engineering includes four parts: general education courses, major courses, practical education courses and personalized courses. For major courses, it consists of three parts, namely, fundamental courses, MSE compulsory courses and MSE selective courses. The specialized courses are listed here:
Fundamental education courses
- Introduction to Engineering
- Thermodynamics of Materials
- Materials Chemistry
- Physics of Materials
- Mechanics of Materials
MSE compulsory courses
- Principles of Materials Processing
- Fundamentals of Materials Science & Engineering
- Structural and Chemical Characterization of Materials
- Physical Properties of Materials
- Structures of Materials
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
MSE elective courses
- Materials Modeling and Computation
- Biomedical Materials
- Composite Materials
- Functional Materials
- Metal Processing Technologies
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 77 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.