Edinburgh Global

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Summer Programmes

Edinburgh students can gain access to an overseas learning experience with Chinese students at the internationally acclaimed research university in Shanghai.

Student opportunity

These programmes are student opportunities available to the University of Edinburgh through our partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Global Summer School 

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Global Summer School (1-14 July 2024) The 2024 Global Summer School provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about China through academic and cultural immersion.

A wide range of courses in various disciplines are provided, including Plant Development and Future Agriculture, Exploring Sustainability, Understanding Global Challenges and Promoting Responsible Actions, and Metaverse Creative Practice, with each course accompanied by Chinese language courses.

Visit the Global Summer School brochure

Summer Research Internship

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Summer Research Internship (1 July - 11 Aug 2024) In 2024, SJTU is offering 165 world-class research projects for overseas undergraduate students which cover 22 fields including: mechanical engineering, electronic information and electronic engineering, agriculture and pharmacy, etc.

The internship lasts six weeks. All students admitted will be waived of tuition fees. Students can have the chance to attend in the paper-writing process and serve as a co-author on one publication.

The summer research internship will help students lay the foundation for their careers. 

Visit the Summer Research Internship brochure

The application deadline is 30 May 2024

For questions regarding the programmes, please email: isc.mobility@sjtu.edu.cn