This is the enrollment brochure for majors taught in English. Please check the enrollment guide for majors taught in Chinese(https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1057/2642.htm).

I. Majors taught in English

Please click to view:      2026年硕士研究生招生专业目录-英文授课.xlsx  

II. Eligible Applicants

1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health;

2. Applicants for a master’s program in China must have a bachelor’s degree. Scholarship students must be 35 or under and self-supporting students must be 45 or under.

III. Application Time

Fall 2026 (August/September) admission

Chinese Government Scholarship（High-Level Postgraduate Program） and self-funded: October 25, 2025 - December 20, 2025

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship and Self-funded: January 10, 2026-March 20, 2026

IV. Application Materials

Note: You need to upload the electronic application materials in the application system. After admission, please bring the original paper application materials for verification when you report to the university. If you fail to submit the materials or they do not meet requirements, you will be rejected.

1. Personal information page of your passport (valid until March 1, 2027 and beyond);

2. Bachelor's graduation certificate and degree certificate;

For a certificate in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;

The original graduation certificate issued by the school of a new graduate needs to be provided. Upon admission, you need to bring the original graduation certificate and degree certificate for verification during registration;

3. Original or notarized transcripts of all courses in the bachelor's degree.

For a transcript in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;

4. Proof of language proficiency;

A certificate of competence in English. (A score of 80 and above in TOEFL iBT; or a minimum overall band of 6.0 in IELTS; or materials that proves candidates have taken a degree program of which the medium of instruction or working language was English)

5. Personal statement (including Study Plan);

Please write the introduction according to the personal statement 个人陈述.docx template in the teaching language of the professional program (for example, the statement for a program taught in Chinese should be written in Chinese, and the statement for a program taught in English should be written in English).

6. Two letters of recommendation;

Original letters of recommendation from two associate professors or scholars with corresponding titles or above (the contact information of the recommender must be given).

7. Physical examination form for foreigners (within six months) .

To download the reference "Foreigner Physical Examination Form," please use the following link: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/__local/9/24/BA/A4518607CF4CC7026D165BE9C69_036F2181_18172.pdf?e=.pdf

8. Certificate of payment of registration fee;

When remitting through an offline bank or online bank, you need to submit a photo of the remittance voucher or a screenshot of online remittance.

This is not required for remittance through the online application system. Payment can be made in the system upon submission of the application.

Applicants who have not paid the registration fee will not be considered.

9. Other application materials.

Examples include acceptance letter for international student, award certificates, and admission notices of other universities.

10. Supplementary materials for postgraduate students of the College of Design and Innovation (only required for applicants who apply for relevant programs of the College of Design and Innovation)

Work portfolio or related achievements: limited to 20 pages, and each item must be marked with the time of creation, instructor, and owner of the work.

As the size of file uploads is limited, the applicant should fill in the relevant information according to the template of Supplementary Materials for College of Design and Innovation and upload the file to the “Supplementary Materials” column of the online application system.

We may require applicants to provide additional materials if necessary.

All application materials must be uploaded when applying online, and materials without corresponding items should be uploaded to the “Supplementary Materials” column.

Failure to submit application materials that meet the above requirements within the specified time frame will be considered as an unsuccessful application.

V. Application Procedure

1 Online application

Please log in to Tongji University Online Registration System (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn), register and complete the online application, and upload the application materials. Each applicant may choose only one major. Applicants must upload electronic application materials that meet the requirements and pay the registration fee online within the application period.

Note: Please do not mail or email the application materials as they will not be accepted.

Payment method:The online application fee is RMB600, which is non-refundable

Payment method:

1. Online payment in the online application system;

2. For an offline bank or online bank remittance, the remittance voucher needs to be uploaded in the application system.

Bank Account:

Please check the major catalog for tuition fees. Tuition, accidental injury and hospitalization insurance premiums (RMB800 /year) should be paid during registration at the school.

2、Attend an Interview

The system application status of applicants who pass the school's preliminary review will be changed to 'Waiting for Departmental Academic Review.' The relevant college will organize online interviews for applicants who meet the college's professional study requirements to assess the students' language, academic, and other comprehensive abilities.

3、Waiting for the pre-admission results

If the applicant passes the departmental academic review, the application status will change to 'Pending Pre-Admission'and will advance to subsequent verification phases, which may include scholarship selection..

4、Download the admission documents

After the applicant changes their system status to 'Admitted,' our school will notify admitted students through the system to download the electronic official admission documents . For information related to reporting to the school, please follow the updates in the 'Orientation' section on the website.

Note:

-Tongji University’s admissions are based on document review, and academic evaluation is organized independently by each specialized school. The university will make a comprehensive assessment based on the applicant's situation and admit the most qualified candidates.

-Applicants are advised to regularly check the messages and application status in the application system after submission. It is essential to follow the instructions provided by the university to complete each step. Any delays caused by not checking notifications in time will be the sole responsibility of the applicant.

- The university will not provide explanations for applications that do not pass the review.

VI. Scholarship

(1) Chinese Government Scholarship

1. Bilateral Program/Category A

The Ministry of Education of China provides full or partial scholarships in accordance with educational cooperation and exchange agreements or MOUs signed with relevant governments, institutions, schools, and international organizations. The application time of each country is different (generally between November and March). Please consult the Chinese embassy (consulate) abroad and relevant departments. The admission documents will be issued to the applicant by the scholarship accepting institution (relevant domestic departments and Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad).Please visit the website of China Scholarship Council (http://www.csc.edu.cn) to learn more.

Applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship (Bilateral Program/Type A) who require a Pre-admission Notice from our university should select "Chinese Government Scholarship Type A" in Tongji University Online Registration System. Within two weeks after submitting the application, our university will issue Pre-admission Notices to students who meet the basic requirements.The pre-admission notice is only used to assist you in applying for the Chinese government scholarship (Category A), and does not represent the final review and admission results of the school and scholarship.

2. College Independent Enrollment Project/Category B

This is provided by the Ministry of Education of China and is used by China's high-level universities to independently enroll international master and doctoral students.

Visit the following website to learn more:

Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program ：

https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1088/2631.htm

(2) Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship

Established by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, this is a subsidy for outstanding foreign students to receive higher education in Shanghai universities.

Visit the following website to learn more:

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship：

https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1043/2633.htm

VII. Other Information

1. Enrollment will take place in late August - early September 2025, depending on the content of the acceptance letter from Tongji University. Accepted candidates must go to a Chinese embassy (consulate) abroad to apply for a study visa, with their passport, Tongji University Admission Notice, and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (JW202/201). The candidates must take the above-mentioned materials and go to Tongji University to apply for admission at the time specified in the notice, and apply for a residence certificate in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau.

2. Only students who pass all examinations of their degree course in the first academic year of their master's degree can obtain the qualification for preparing papers. Those who fail three courses of the degree course examinations will be expelled.

3. Accommodation: Please pay attention to the  International Students Office's website. In principle, full scholarship students will be arranged for accommodation by the university, but the on-campus dormitory rooms are limited, so if the on-campus dormitory is fully booked, students (including full scholarship students) are requested to arrange their own accommodation during the study period.

Dormitory information: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1023/1058.htm

VIII. Contact Information

Tongji University International Student Office  

Address: Room 705, Zhong He Building, No.1239 Siping Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, P.R. China Postal code: 200092

Admissions Inquiry Email: isotju@tongji.edu.cn   Tel.: 021-65983611

Teacher in charge of the master&doctoral program (admission procedures): Ms. Wang Email: 22077@tongji.edu.cn  Tel: 021-65988388

Majors for International Students and Enrollment Schools/Departments:

Please refer to the catalog of majors for international students for contact information.

Working hours: Monday through Friday 8:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00 (Beijing time)

WeChat group for admission consultation: Please visit：https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1105/2030.htm to view the group's QR code.

The above information may change and shall be interpreted by the Tongji University International Student Office. Please check for updates on the website of Tongji University International Student Office.