Painted interpretation inspired by Xi’an Jiaotong University’s Xingqing campus, main academic tower and landscaped central axis
Xi'an Jiaotong University official seal

XJTUXi'an, China

International undergraduate study

Xi'an Jiaotong University

西安交通大学

Engineering and innovation in historic Xi’an

  • Founded 1896
  • C9 League
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
Verified official XJTU sourcesUpdated 27 October 2026
QS ranking#305
LocationXi'an
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4–6 years
Tuition guideRMB 20k–180k
Application status2027 catalogue published

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

A C9 research university with a strong engineering identity, selected English-taught degrees and a historic city to explore.

Explore XJTU’s story and strengths

History & identity

XJTU traces its origins to Nanyang Mission College, founded in Shanghai in 1896. Its westward relocation began in 1956, and the Xi’an university took its current name in 1959.

Academic strengths

A comprehensive C9 research university with particular strengths in engineering, energy, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials and medicine. International undergraduate study includes Chinese-taught majors and selected English-taught engineering and medical degrees.

  • Engineering and applied science

    Build technical foundations in a C9 university known for engineering, energy and medicine.

  • International academic connections

    Overseas university partnerships connect XJTU with international teaching, research and academic exchange.

  • A historic student city

    Enjoy Xi’an’s heritage and generally lower living costs than Beijing or Shanghai.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 or above Chinese-taught undergraduate degrees Scores, alternatives & exam details

Submit HSK Level 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification accepted by XJTU.

Accepted alternatives

  • Native Chinese speakers may be exempt, subject to XJTU approval
  • Another Chinese language qualification accepted by XJTU

Applicants below the requirement may take a foundation programme before degree entry. Meeting the minimum does not necessarily mean you are ready for full-time Chinese-medium study.

English language IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 Six English-taught degrees; 2027 Dentistry language threshold unconfirmed Scores, alternatives & exam details

The English-taught engineering brochure also accepts Duolingo 110. Choose your programme before booking a test.

Accepted alternatives

  • Native English speakers may be exempt, subject to XJTU approval
  • Other equivalent English certificates accepted by XJTU

Requirements vary between English-taught engineering and medicine; apply the rules for your chosen degree.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by XJTU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for humanities, law and public administration; STEM Chinese for technical majors and business management. Economics and finance accept either stream; English degrees are exempt.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

All 50 listed routes, including six English-taught degrees.

Required
Physics

Electrical/electronic, computing/software, mechanical/manufacturing, energy, environment, most Human Settlements routes and instrumentation.

By programme
Chemistry

Materials, chemistry, life sciences, chemical engineering, process equipment, the Human Settlements Earth Environment route and English MBBS and Dentistry (BDS).

By programme

Take papers in your degree’s teaching language. Valid HSK 4 at 180+ exempts Business Chinese and Chinese Language and Literature applicants from Humanities Chinese; Mathematics remains required.

Official programme and CSCA paper list · Official CSCA test information

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Chinese- and English-taught pathways share XJTU’s application system.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your programme

Choose the exact degree and teaching language. Check its duration, tuition and CSCA papers in the programme catalogue.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Study plan

All applicants

Write at least 600 words or Chinese characters explaining your academic background, intended programme and future study plans.

Recommendation letter

All applicants · one letter

Ask your headmaster or teacher for a letter with academic examples, their email and phone number, and signature.

Art portfolio

Environmental Design only

Prepare independently completed sketches and/or colour works to present during the interview.

All other required documents

  • CSCA score report

    Register for the exact papers required by your major and submit the score report.

  • Application form

    Generated after completing the online application.

  • Passport identification page

    Upload your valid ordinary passport.

  • High-school diploma or expected-graduation certificate

    Provide the diploma before enrolment if you apply in your final school year.

  • Academic transcripts

    Include courses, grades, the scoring-system explanation and relevant standardised examination results.

  • Language certificate or exemption evidence

    Provide the evidence required for your teaching language.

  • Physical examination and non-criminal record

    Submit valid records following XJTU’s instructions.

  • Guardian authorisation

    Required for applicants under 18.

  • Additional supporting documents

    Include any further material requested during university review.

Documents not issued in Chinese or English require notarised translations.

XJTU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

50 majors
Browse all 50 majors

XJTU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorAdmission categorySchool / departmentLanguage
Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Mechanical EngineeringEnglish
Energy and Power EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Energy and Power EngineeringEnglish
Electrical Engineering and AutomationEngineeringSchool of Electrical EngineeringEnglish
Materials Science and EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringEnglish
Clinical Medicine (MBBS)MedicineHealth Science CenterEnglish
Dentistry (BDS)MedicineHealth Science CenterEnglish
Materials Science and EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Mechanical EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationEngineeringSchool of Electrical EngineeringChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Energy and Power EngineeringChinese
Environmental EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Energy and Power EngineeringChinese
Nuclear Engineering and TechnologyEngineeringSchool of Energy and Power EngineeringChinese
Energy Storage Science and EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Energy and Power EngineeringChinese
New Energy Science and EngineeringEngineeringSchool of New Energy Science and EngineeringChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyEngineeringFaculty of Electronic and Information Engineering-School of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Electronic Science and TechnologyEngineeringFaculty of Electronic and Information Engineering-School of Electronic Science and EngineeringChinese
Information EngineeringEngineeringFaculty of Electronic and Information Engineering-School of Information and Communication EngineeringChinese
Software EngineeringEngineeringFaculty of Electronic and Information Engineering-School of Software EngineeringChinese
Measurement and Control Technology and InstrumentEngineeringSchool of Instrument Science and TechnologyChinese
Measurement and Control Technology and Instrument (Intelligent Sensing Engineering)EngineeringSchool of Instrument Science and TechnologyChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologyEngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyChinese
Process Equipment and Control EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyChinese
Biomedical EngineeringEngineeringSchool of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
BiotechnologyScienceSchool of Life Science and TechnologyChinese
Applied ChemistryScienceSchool of ChemistryChinese
ChemistryScienceSchool of ChemistryChinese
Science and Technology of Human Settlements (Big Data & Smart City)EngineeringSchool of Human Settlements and Civil EngineeringChinese
Science and Technology of Human Settlements (Structure & Geotechnique Engineering)EngineeringSchool of Human Settlements and Civil EngineeringChinese
Science and Technology of Human Settlements (Built Environment and Energy)EngineeringSchool of Human Settlements and Civil EngineeringChinese
Science and Technology of Human Settlements (Earth & Environment Sciences)EngineeringSchool of Human Settlements and Civil EngineeringChinese
Business AdministrationManagementSchool of ManagementChinese
Big Data Management and ApplicationManagementSchool of ManagementChinese
International Economics and TradeEconomicsSchool of Economics and FinanceChinese
Trade EconomicsEconomicsSchool of Economics and FinanceChinese
Electronic BusinessEconomicsSchool of Economics and FinanceChinese
EconomicsEconomicsSchool of Economics and FinanceChinese
FinanceEconomicsSchool of Economics and FinanceChinese
Public FinanceEconomicsSchool of Economics and FinanceChinese
Public AdministrationManagementSchool of Public Policy and AdministrationChinese
LawLaw & social sciencesSchool of LawChinese
EnglishHumanitiesSchool of Foreign StudiesChinese
JapaneseHumanitiesSchool of Foreign StudiesChinese
FrenchHumanitiesSchool of Foreign StudiesChinese
Network and New MediaHumanitiesSchool of Journalism and New MediaChinese
PhilosophyHumanitiesSchool of Humanities and Social ScienceChinese
SociologyLaw & social sciencesSchool of Humanities and Social ScienceChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureHumanitiesSchool of Humanities and Social ScienceChinese
Environmental DesignArtsSchool of Humanities and Social ScienceChinese
CalligraphyArtsSchool of Humanities and Social ScienceChinese
Chinese Language (Business Chinese)HumanitiesSchool of International EducationChinese

How you choose your majorThe catalogue controls the exact major name, teaching language, duration and CSCA combination. Most degrees last four years; MBBS lasts six. Environmental Design applicants must present a portfolio during the interview.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB79,000

Tuition

RMB / year20,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year19,000Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year30,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year3,000Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year7,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual rate for the selected subject group.

Accommodation

Upper end of the published dormitory range.

Published range: RMB 8,000–19,000 per year.

Food

Meals and everyday food spending.

Planning estimate: RMB 2,500 per month.

Transport

Local transport and short journeys.

Annual planning estimate.

Other costs

Insurance, residence permit, books, medical checks and setup.

Annual planning estimate.

Tuition and dormitory rates follow the 2026 undergraduate guide; 2027 Dentistry tuition is not yet confirmed. Other amounts are ChinaStudyGuide estimates. The annual budget excludes flights, visa application costs and private-rental deposits.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull funding may be available
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition and accommodation
  • Medical insurance and living allowance
Application
Apply through your country’s authority and list XJTU first.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission; use your programme’s paper combination.
Selection
Country nomination and university admission review.
Official scholarship details
University scholarship

XJTU Freshman Scholarship

Funding10–100% tuition waiver
Competition*High

Coverage

  • First-year tuition support for eligible non-medical degrees
  • Waiver tiers: 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% or 10%

Later support is reviewed according to academic performance.

Application
Apply through XJTU’s international student system.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission.
Selection
University review of eligible non-medical applicants.
Official scholarship details
Municipal and provincial support

Xi’an City Government and Shaanxi scholarships

FundingVaries by award
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Municipal or provincial support
  • Eligibility and amounts follow each award notice
Application
Follow the relevant notice; some awards are for enrolled self-funded students.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission.
Selection
Annual award rules and university review.
Official scholarship details

Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates, not published acceptance rates. Scholarship deadlines and eligibility can differ from the academic application.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Xi'an base.

On campus

International student dormitories

A simpler campus routine, with room rates and location arranged by XJTU.

Subject to availabilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Xingqing, Yanta and iHarbour; your programme and annual assignment determine the location.
Best for
Students who want easier access to classes, dining and student services.
Plan for
Online booking, campus assignment, room type and RMB 8,000–19,000 annual fees.
Off campus

Private rental in Xi’an

More independence, with responsibility for cost, contracts and commuting.

More flexibilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Choose an area within a practical commute of your teaching campus.
Best for
Students who prefer independence or do not secure a dormitory.
Plan for
Campus location, deposit, utilities, contract checks and local address registration.

Have a housing backup. Campus and room availability are not guaranteed until XJTU confirms your arrangement. Keep an off-campus option before arrival.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted student-life scene of walking and cycling along a leafy academic avenue inspired by XJTU’s Xingqing campus
A leafy campus afternoon
Painted city illustration inspired by Xi’an’s historic architecture
Beyond the campus gates

Xi'an after class

Xi’an combines a large student population with historic sites, museums, parks and local food. Living costs are generally lower than in Beijing or Shanghai, while daily Chinese makes errands and university life easier.

Campus routine

Xingqing, Yanta and iHarbour offer different academic and residential experiences. Expect a research-focused environment and check where your degree is taught.

Around your campus

Build your daily routine around your teaching campus, nearby shops and dining. Some Chinese helps with administration, activities and everyday conversations.

Weekends in Xi’an

Explore historic sites, museums, parks and local food, with public transport connecting much of the city.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 27 October 2026. Programmes and CSCA follow the new 2027 catalogue; the other degree conditions remain explicitly dated 2026 references.

The programme list and CSCA papers now follow the 2027 catalogue. General degree dates, language thresholds, fees and scholarships retain the 2026 reference until replacement notices appear; the new Dentistry degree has no confirmed fee or language threshold here.