XJTU Visiting Scholar Program

Xi’an Jiaotong University (hereinafter referred as “XJTU”) provides visiting opportunities for international students to take courses or conduct research in the specific academic field at XJTU. No degree is conferred by XJTU. Normally, international students who have high school qualification or above is called General Visiting Scholar. The one who have obtained a master or above is called Senior Visiting Scholar.

I.ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports and in good health.

For General Visiting Scholar, applicants must be under the age of 45, have high school qualification or above. For Senior Visiting Scholar, applicants must be under the age of 50, have obtained a master degree or above, alternatively with the title of associate professor or professor.

*Guardian's Letter of Guarantee is required for applicants under 18 years old.

II.DURATION

It is jointly decided by professor and students according to the courses they choose or the research they conduct. Usually, XJTU’s autumn semester starts from September the spring semester starts from March.

III.PROCEDURE

Step1First, Master and Doctoral Visiting Scholar applicants need to contact with professors in advance to get the“Acceptance Letter for Non-degree Visiting Student”, please refer to 8.Acceptance Letter. UndergraduateVisiting Scholar applicantsmay contact academic school at https://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/yxxx/yxsz.htmto know the optional courses in advance.

Step 2After confirmation of the courses or professors, Applicant needs to fill in online application at XJTU international student application system athttp://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/loginand upload application documents in the application system. Please refer toApplication Documentsbelow for the detailed checklist and prepare corresponding documents.

Application Documents:

*All documents must be complete, true, and correctIN EITHER CHINESE OR ENGLISH.

1.Completed Original Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and Blood Test Report

The physical examination must cover ALL the items listed in form. The forms with incomplete records or without the suggestion and signature of the attending physician, official cross-edge stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months. Required format athttp://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/Application_Guide/Data_Download.htm

2.Original Non-criminal Record

It should be issued by local police or Judicial department. Behavior performance certificate issued by Home University is also acceptable.

3.Original Highest Diploma and its Notarized Copies

Prospective Diploma winners must submit official Certification from their current university.

4.Original Academic Transcript either in Chinese or English with stamp or signature

5.Recommendation Letters

Two original recommendation letters written by professors or associate professors.

6.Certificate of Language Proficiency

Chinese-taught programs: Report of HSK 4 180 points and above. Other language proficiency certificate is also acceptable upon approved by XJTU.

English-taught programs: transcript of IELTS 6.0 and above, TOEFL 80 and above. Other language proficiency certificate is also acceptable upon approved by XJTU.

7.Photocopy of Valid Ordinary Passport.

8.Acceptance Letter

This letter is only forMaster and DoctoralVisiting Scholar applicants. After confirming with professors from XJTU, applicants need to ask for a signed“Acceptance Letter for Non-degree Visiting Student”to upload in the application system. It is required to submit with the format downloaded fromhttp://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/Application_Guide/Data_Download.htm.

9. Study Plan

IV.FEES

Unit: Yuan

Notes：Monthly fee will be charged for the study period less than one academic year

As for application fees and accommodation fees, please refer tohttp://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/SCHOLARSHIPS1/PAYMENT.htm

NOTES:

a) No application documents mentioned above will be returned whether the application is successful or not.

b) Incomplete application is returned for students to edit instead of being rejected.

c) Online application is the only way to submit the application. Hard copies are unacceptable.

d) Receiving Acceptance Letter for Senior Visiting Scholar applicants does NOT mean to be admitted by XJTU. We reserve the rights to refuse unqualified applicants according to our requirements.

V.APPLICATION DATES

For General Visiting Scholar applications:

Spring Semester Entry: November to January of next year

Autumn Semester Entry: March to June

For Senior Visiting Scholar applications:

Applications can be accepted throughout the year. But it is recommended to complete the application within the above periods.

VI.VISA

The university will provide Admission Notice, JW202 form (Visa form) for the admitted applicants to applying for X visa for coming to China. Those who are with other types of visas will not be allowed for registration at XJTU.

VII.COURSES AND PROFESSORS

1. As for General Visiting Scholar applicants, please refer to column of ‘Open for non-degree student’ to confirm which major can be applied for in the links as follows:

a)Xi'an Jiaotong University International Student Admission Program List Bachelor

b)Xi'an Jiaotong University International Student Admission Program List Master

c)Xi'an Jiaotong University International Student Admission Program List PhD

2. Professors information can be read inhttp://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/Academic_Schools/Know_about_Professors.htm

Contacts:jinfeifei@xjtu.edu.cn

Issued onSeptember24, 2024