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Pre-University Program

Teaching Medium: Chinese
Degree Awarded: Non-Degree
Entry Requirements: High School Graduate
Duration: 1 Year
Hours/Week: 15 hrs/wk
Starting Date: Sep.2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Tuition Fee:
CNY 46,800 per year
Application Fee:
210 USD (Non-Refundable)
Schools: Other

Pre-University Program of LEC, SJTU is a non-degree program designed for international students to enhance their language skills, academic performance, and cultural adaptability. The students can thus lay a solid foundation for their further undergraduate study. 
Pre-University Program consists of:
Program A: This program is designed for students who have already reached a good level of Chinese language proficiency (HSK 4≧180 or equivalent) but need remediation of academic subjects of Chinese, English and Mathematics to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.
Program B: This program is suitable for students who possess limited or no Chinese language skills but perform well in other subjects. Students are given intensive Chinese language training. They can also make further progress in English, Mathematics and other subjects to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.
Note: The above program is an extension program, not related to any credit or degree. It is an academic course that is taken by students voluntarily.


1.  Graduates of senior high school (or above)


2.  Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC " and etc.


3. Students who are physically and mentally healthy


4. Students who are aged between 17 and 23 before registration
1. Senior high school diploma or equivalent (2022 graduating students should provide an official statement from your high school as proof of graduation);


2. School Profile (e.g. Overall Introduction, Admission Requirement, Enrollment Rate, Curriculum, Grading System, University Acceptance of Graduates and etc.)


3. Passport information page (valid for more than 6 months) and photo of the same size as the one in passport


4. Personal statement in Chinese or English (with signature, contents should include but not limited to personal background, hobbies and expertise, reasons for applying the program and study plan);


5. One recommendation letter in Chinese or English (with signature and contact information);


6. Academic certificate (including but not limited to):


    6.1 High school official transcripts, including all courses taken.


    6.2 Test scores of the national high school graduation exam or college entrance exam in the country or region, such as SAT/ACT/IB/A-level/UEC, etc. If the above test results cannot be obtained at the time of application, an explanation must be provided.


7. Award certificates (if any) and other supportive materials required by SJTU.






Besides, applicants should submit the following documents if they are


8. Program A candidate:


HSK examination score report (level 4 or above) or equivalent certificate


9.Applicants under 18 years old (until September 1, 2022) should provide a letter of guarantee signed by their guardian in China (should be notarized by relevant authorities).


10.Applicants whose one or both parents are Chinese citizens should provide the following materials:


    10.1 Certificate of the applicant obtained foreign nationality at birth or afterward.


    10.2 The nationality or household registration certificate of both the applicant's parents (passport or ID card).


    10.3 For applicants who obtained foreign nationality at birth, ① if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens with permanent residence abroad, certificate of the corresponding permanent residence needs to be provided; ②if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens without permanent residence abroad, certificate of the withdrawal from Chinese nationality of the applicant needs to be provided.


    10.4 For applicants who were originally Chinese citizens and obtained foreign nationalities afterward, a certificate for the cancellation of their original registered residence in China and the renunciation of the Chinese nationality should be provided.


    10.5 The entry and exit seal page of visiting China on the applicant's passport from April 30, 2018 to the time of application.






Note:


①If any of the above application materials are not in Chinese or English, a notarized translation in Chinese or English shall be provided.  


②There is no need to mail hard copies of supporting materials during application.