Welcome to the UM-SJTU JI Winter Program

Join us for an immersive learning experience with local students to explore China in various ways!

Our winter program offers you high-quality academic courses, as well as a unique opportunity to explore Chinese culture and customs, make new friends, and enjoy interesting excursions. The program combines courses in engineering, arts, humanities or professional development, with researches, field trips and practices in real world settings, providing a comprehensive and enriching educational experience.

Click here for the application form

 

Registration deadlines:

  • Early-bird: 10am, 1 September
  • Regular application deadline: 10am, 7 October

Program highlights:

  • Collaborative Learning: Emphasis on teamwork and cross-cultural communication.
  • Hands-on Experience: Real-world case studies and field trips.
  • Cultural Exchange: Opportunities for students to share insights from their own cultures.

 

Scholarship opportunities: Two scholarships, each equivalent to full amount of the program fee will be awarded to candidates with strong background.

 

Transcript: A digital transcript will be provided to each participant after successful completion of the program.

The following is a preliminary itinerary for your reference:

 

 

 

 

 

Time

9:00-12:00

14:00-17:00

 

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Arrival Day Lecture Lecture
Field Trip Field Trip
Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Lecture Lecture Lecture
Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip
Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Field Trip Self-study Lecture
Field Trip
Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
Lecture Lecture Review/Final Presentation
Field Trip Field Trip

Cost for each course: USD 1560.00

Early bird: USD 1480.00 for registration before 10am, 1 September.

 

Program fee includes:

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation
  • Shuttle bus service during the program
  • Field trips and cultural events
  • Insurance throughout program
  • Administrative fees

 

Expenses covered by participants:

  • International travels and domestic connecting flight/train to the program destination
  • Visa application fees
  • Meals
  • Other personal expenses during the program

 

Terms and conditions:

Payment: Students will receive an invoice for the tuition fee after they are admitted by the UM-SJTU JI winter program, and must pay the full fee quoted in the invoice via bank transfer (or WeChat Pay, if applicable) within a maximum of 14 working days upon receiving the invoice.

A place in the UM-SJTU JI Winter Program can only be guaranteed if the full fee has been paid on time. Please note that some banks will charge transaction fees and such fees should be covered by the candidate students.

 

Early bird discounts: An early bird discount of $80 is valid for registrations made before 10am, 1 September, 2024.

 

Students from partner universities: Students from partner universities of the UM-SJTU Joint Institute enjoy a 5% discount on the course fees. Please upload an enrollment certificate upon registration. Check the list of our partner universities here.

 

Personal information: All your personal information will be protected. Personal information will only be used by the UM-SJTU Joint Institute for statistics and records.

 

Cancellation:To cancel your enrollment in a paid course, please send a written request via email. The following cancellation fees apply to all four courses. Cut-off dates are effective until midnight on the specified date:

 

6 weeks prior: 10% Saturday, 16 November, 2024
3 weeks prior: 50% Saturday, 7 December, 2024
Course start: 100% Saturday, 28 December, 2024

For further enquiries, please contact us via ji-ipo@sjtu.edu.cn, or make phone calls to

(+86) 021 34206045 ext. 3001, 3002, 3003

 

International Programs Office

UM-SJTU Joint Institute, of Shanghai Jiao Tong University