Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | RMB 20,000–40,000 per year for Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes (2027) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/info/1119/3271.htm |
Why Xi’an Jiaotong University stands out
Xi’an Jiaotong University, founded in 1896, is a national key university directly under China’s Ministry of Education, based at No. 28 Xianning West Road in Xi’an. Its School of International Education reports 4,484 international students from 128 countries and regions, and the university was designated a Demonstration Base for International Education by the Ministry of Education. It covers eleven broad disciplinary areas, from science, engineering and medicine to economics, management, humanities, law and the arts, so students can combine a strong technical education with life in one of China’s great historic cities.
What you can study
Undergraduate programmes open to international students include intelligent manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering and automation, energy and power engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and technology, and the MBBS and BDS medical programmes. Graduate study covers master’s and doctoral programmes across the university’s schools, and the 2027 undergraduate guide also lists English-taught leading-discipline programmes for a small global intake, alongside the wider Chinese-taught catalogue.
International admissions
Undergraduate applicants take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment, then apply through the university’s online system, with language proof of HSK 4 or above for Chinese-taught programmes, or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 for English-taught programmes. The official 2027 guide confirms the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A), the university’s international undergraduate freshman scholarship and the Xi’an City Government Belt and Road Scholarship. Full details are on the School of International Education admissions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degrees can international students study at Xi’an Jiaotong University?
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are open to international students; the School of International Education publishes separate undergraduate and postgraduate guides.
How much is tuition for international students?
The official 2027 undergraduate guide lists Chinese-taught tuition at RMB 20,000 to 40,000 per year depending on the subject area. English-taught leading-discipline programmes are priced separately and higher, so check the programme list on the official page for the exact figure.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. The official guide lists the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A), the XJTU International Undergraduate Freshman Scholarship and the Xi’an City Government Belt and Road Scholarship, each with its own application route and deadline.
When do applications open?
For the 2027 undergraduate intake the official guide gives Round 1 from 1 November 2026 to 15 May 2027 and Round 2 from 16 May to 30 June 2027, with scholarship applicants following the relevant scholarship schedule. Confirm the current dates on the official admissions page.