2026 XJTU Bridge AI·Empowering the Future Silk Road Winter Camp

Program Overview

The 2026 XJTU Bridge AI Winter Camp is a short-term international exchange program developed by the School of International Education at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU). Located in Xi’an, the historic starting point of the Silk Road, the program brings together AI-focused learning, cultural experiences, and visits to technology-related sites. Drawing on XJTU’s strengths in engineering and its legacy of the Westward Relocation Spirit, the camp offers participants an opportunity to explore developments in artificial intelligence in China while discovering the cultural heritage and contemporary significance of Silk Road exchange. Open to overseas high school students, international undergraduate students, and graduate students, the camp features AI-themed talks, visits to university laboratories and technology enterprises, intangible cultural heritage workshops, and introductory Chinese language sessions

Program Structure

- Duration: 8 days (15–22 December 2026)

- Venue: Xingqing Campus or iHarbour Campus, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

- Format: Fully on‑site residential program, featuring academic sharing, Chinese language training, intangible cultural heritage workshops, industry study tours and heritage‑site excursions

Reward

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion issued by the School of International Education, Xi’an Jiaotong University.

Why Join Our Winter Camp

1. Explore Xi’an’s Silk Road Heritage

Visit cultural landmarks such as the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Grand Tang Mall, and the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum. Take part in traditional craft workshops, including lacquer-fan making, calligraphy, and rubbing.

2. Discover Artificial Intelligence in China

Attend two AI-themed talks and take a guided tour of selected university laboratories to learn about AI-related research and technological developments in China.

3. Connect Technology with Industry and Study Opportunities

Visit a technology enterprise to observe selected real-world applications of technology. The “Study at XJTU” briefing introduces admission opportunities for international applicants to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.

4. Experience Campus Life in China

Take part in introductory Chinese language sessions and enjoy a residential program that includes on-campus accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and scheduled local transportation, subject to the final program arrangements.

Knowledge and Skills

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Describe selected applications of AI in China’s industrial and technological sectors.

• Identify key aspects of Xi’an’s Silk Road heritage and traditional Chinese arts.

• Explain examples of how technology is applied in selected industry settings.

• Use basic Chinese expressions for everyday communication.

• Reflect on cross-cultural experiences and broaden their international perspectives.

Program Fees & Inclusions

Tuition Fee: 5500 RMB

Inclusions: Airport pickup/drop-off, on-campus dormitory accommodation, daily meals, all scheduled lectures and activities, entrance fees for listed cultural sites, and local transportation for scheduled visits.

How to Apply

Applicants must hold a valid ordinary foreign passport, be aged 13–45, and be in good health. Application and tuition payment must be completed by 5 December 2026.

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“Visiting/Summer/Winter Camp”, complete the online application form, and upload all the required documents as instructed by the system.

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

Contact Information

Email: jinfeifei@xjtu.edu.cn, adm-sie@xjtu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-29-82668063, +86-29-82668812