Q:What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Applying to SJTU LEC International Summer School?
A:Language Requirement (applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements):
1. Students who have been enrolled in or admitted to an English-taught undergraduate and above degree program;
2. Students who have an IELTS score of at least 6.5.
Academic Requirement (applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements):
1. GPA: 2.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
2. WAM: 50 or above
3. First-year undergraduate students (freshmen) can submit a certificate of enrollment as proof of student status.
Q:How to apply for SJTU LEC International Summer School?
A:1. Register for an account on the official“Application”system and complete your personal information
2. Log in and complete the online application
3. Fulfill the tuition payment and upload the corresponding receipt
4. Access your account to download the Admission Letter
5. Proceed with course registration
6. Apply for Off-Campus housing (optional)
7. Apply for a Chinese visa (optional)
Q:When can I apply for the program?
A: Generally, applications for the Summer Session open in December, and applications for the Winter Session open in July. For specific information, please pay attention to the official website.
Q:What should I do if I have a problem during the application?
A: You can scan the QR code at the bottom right to contact the summer school teachers for consultation. You can also reach us by sending an email to sjtusummercourse@vip.163.com or calling 021-62934274.
Q:When will the SJTU LEC International Summer School start?
A:In 2025, SJTU LEC Summer School will open two sessions in July and December. The first session is from June 30, 2025 to July 18, 2025 (Monday to Friday), the second session is from December 22,2025 to January 9，2026 (Monday to Friday).Please refer to “Course List”for detailed arrangement, and aware of the class schedules in case of time conflicts.
Q: Where can I find detailed course information?
A:Students can find course information in the“Course List”
Q: How many courses can I take at most?
A: In order to ensure the quality of learning, students are advised to select one to three courses.
Q: How many students in each class?
A: The limitation of each class is 85 students, except that up to 25 students in English Writing and Public Speaking classes.
Q:Do I need to buy my own textbooks?
A:Textbooks are not provided and students are required to obtain their textbooks before the start of the classes. The textbooks can be purchased on Amazon and Course Smart, which are convenient and less expensive.
Q:When is the examination? What is the format?
A:Generally speaking, each course will have the mid-term and final exams, which will be arranged by the professors.
Q:How can I receive my transcript after the program?
A:We will start to process and mail students’ transcripts right after the program, which usually takes four to six weeks for students to receive their transcripts. The transcripts will be sent to the address that students provided during course registration. If you request additional transcripts, please send email to sjtusummercourse@vip.163.com. Students need to pay RMB 50 for each additional transcript and be responsible for the mailing cost occurred.
Q:Can I change/add/drop the courses?
A: Yes. Students can change/add/drop courses in the application system after paying full tuition fees, on condition that the courses are not fully enrolled. In case you change the number of courses you selected, which result in the change of tuition fees, please call us at 021-62934274 or send us email to summercourse@sjtu.edu.cn；sjtusummercourse@vip.163.com.
Q:Which Metro stations are near the campus?
A:Line 3/4, West Yan'an Road Station, 900m from the South Gate
Line 10/11, Jiaotong University Station, 1000m from the South Gate
Q:Will SJTU LEC International Summer School provide accommodations?
A:We provide limited on-campus and off-campus accommodations for students of the summer courses. Due to limited resources, the reservation will be on a "first come, first served" basis according to the payment time. For details, please refer to “Housing Fees”.
Q:How to arrange meals during the program?
A:For the on-campus canteen, you need to purchase meal coupons at least 1 day in advance to have meals. There are convenience stores, restaurants and comprehensive shopping malls around the campus that provide a variety of dine-in options. You can also order takeout, and all takeaways will be stored at the security gate at the Campus Entrance (South Gate). It is recommended to pick up your food as soon as possible after receiving the pickup notice.
Q:Where can I study on campus?
A:There are study rooms in the South Building and North Building of the school respectively. In addition, Time Cafe at the school gate can also provide a comfortable learning environment.
Q:Can I access campus facilities?
A:The campus facilities include a basketball court and a badminton hall (with table tennis tables and a small fitness room), which can be used for free within the specified opening hours.
Q:Are there any hospitals or pharmacies nearby?
A:Nearby hospitals: Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University
Nearby pharmacies: Shanghai Guoda Pharmacy (Xinxin Fahuazhen Road Store), Shanghai Deyi Pharmacy (Dingxi Road Store)
Q:Besides attending classes, what other activities can I participate in?
A:We provide a variety of business visits and entertainment activities for summer school students to register for voluntarily based on their own needs.
