2027 Pre-university Foundation Programs of Xi'an Jiaotong University（Chinese-taught）

2027 Pre-university Foundation Programs of

Xi’an Jiaotong University （Chinese-taught）

Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), founded in 1896, is a national key university directly under the administration of China's Ministry of Education. As one of China's top ten research-intensive universities and a member of the C9 League—China's equivalent of the Ivy League—it operates as a comprehensive research university, encompassing 11 major disciplinary categories, including science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, art, education, and interdisciplinary studies. A total of 4,484 international students from 128 countries and regions are enrolled at XJTU. In 2013, the university was designated by China's Ministry of Education as a “Demonstration Base for International Education”. In 2024, XJTU achieved the highest rating of Class A+ in the re-certification of higher education quality for international students in China. In the 2026 Best Chinese Universities Ranking, XJTU secured the 10^th position.

I. Program Introduction

1. International Foundation Program (IFP)

XJTU offers International Foundation Programs (11/18/36 weeks) to high school and holders of equivalent academic qualifications to help them enhance their competitiveness for admission to prestigious universities.

                                             

2. “1+4” Foundation-Bachelor Program

XJTU offers “1+4” Foundation-Bachelor Program (11/18/36 weeks) for outstanding high school and holders of equivalent academic qualifications, aiming to help applicants advance their knowledge structure. Applicants will be assessed for their eligibility for undergraduate studies through a comprehensive review during the Foundation Program application phase. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, students who have demonstrated Chinese language proficiency equivalent to Level 4 of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (HSK 4) and submitted a qualifying score report of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) shall be deemed eligible for direct admission to undergraduate programs.

Note: All applicants for undergraduate degree programs in China are required to take the "China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA)" —administered by the China Scholarship Council on behalf of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China— and submit a valid score report. For detailed information and registration procedures please refer to the official CSCA website (www.csca.cn). The specific test subjects required for each undergraduate program at Xi’an Jiaotong University are available on the official website of Xi’an Jiaotong University:

(https://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/Programs/Degree_Program/Bachelor_Program.htm).

II. Program Features

The International Foundation Program Center, School of International Education of Xi’an Jiaotong University offers a wide variety of customized courses for international students who are planning to pursue Chinese-taught bachelor degrees in China. It equips students with the necessary preparation for further academic pursuits within a dynamic and supportive university environment.

The center implements small-class teaching, with students divided into classes based on their intended majors and current Chinese language proficiency. Through 36-week, 18-week, or 11-week program formats, the program is designed to help international students develop foundational Chinese language skills, academic Chinese tailored to specific disciplines, core subject knowledge, and cross-cultural communication competence—laying a solid groundwork for their subsequent degree studies.

Additionally, the center provides international students with a suite of guidance services, such as visa application assistance, consultations on admission and scholarship policies, guidance on application procedures, lectures on university academic life, and recommendations for partner universities. These services create favorable conditions to facilitate international students’ successful enrollment in Chinese universities.

III. Eligibility

1. Under the age of 24 & with good health status (Guardian authorization is required for those under 18 years old)

2. Valid ordinary passport

3. High school/ senior secondary diploma or equivalent (Graduating students can apply with their transcript of mock examination）

4. Grades and Chinese language proficiency requirements

IV. Start Time & Application Deadline

Program	Start Time	Application Deadline
Basic Program	September, 2027	November 1, 2026-July 15,   2027
Advanced Program	February, 2027	October 1, 2026-January 15,   2027
Intensive Program	April, 2027	October 1, 2026-March 12,   2027

V. Tuition Fee

Foundation Programs (Unit: RMB)

Field of Study	36 weeks	18 weeks	11 weeks
Humanities (Business& Social Science)	25,800	13,800	8800
Science &Engineering	25,800	13,800	8800

VI. Application Documents

All documents must be complete, authentic, and accurate, and may be submitted in either Chinese or English.

1. Scanned copy of valid ordinary foreign passport

2. Original and notarized copies of senior high school graduation diploma, either in Chinese or English

3. Original and notarized copies of high school academic transcripts and University Entrance Examination transcripts, including courses taken and scores achieved

4. Chinese language certificate such as HSK, HSKK (applicants whose mother tongue is Chinese are exempt from the HSK requirement upon approval by XJTU)

5. A recommendation letter written by high school headmaster or teachers (Signature, email and phone number of the referee should be included.)

6. Study plan written in English or Chinese with no less than 600 characters or words

7. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (downloadfrom https://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/Application_Guide/Data_Download.htm, must be completedin Chinese or English.All required examinations must be taken. Forms without the doctor’s signature, hospital seal, or complete information will be considered invalid)

8. Non-criminal record with expiration date specified

9. Other supporting documents (if any)

Note：Please upload all the above documents through XJTU’s online application system (http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login).

VII. Application Procedure

1. Log in to the online application system of School of International Education of XJTU (http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login) and create your own account.

2. Select “预科项目/Pre-University Foundation Programs”, complete the online application form, and upload all the required documents as instructed by the system.

3. Pay the application fee (The system will automatically open the account for payment after you pass initial review).

4. Confirm that the application is complete and await notification of the next steps.

Note：

a. Application fee is RMB 500. Applicants for the “Five Central Asian Countries” International Student Education and Training Program Scholarship are required to pay an RMB 800 application fee. The application fee is non-refundable regardless of admission results.

b. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online system; hard copies will not be accepted.

VIII. Contact Information

Admission Office, School of International Education, A909 Yi Fu Foreign Language Building, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xian City Shaanxi Province, 710049, P.R. China

Email: adm-sie@xjtu.edu.cn

Tel: 0086-29-82665924

Application system: http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login

School website: http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/

University website: http://en.xjtu.edu.cn/

Wechat: @studyatxjtu

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