Welcome to Shanghai — A Guide for New Students

Dear international students, whether you're getting ready to arrive, arriving soon, or settling in, this guide offers practical tips for studying and living in Shanghai. We wish you an unforgettable journey ahead.

TDLI visitor guide can be downloaded here.

Early visit as project-based visiting student

Candidates holding a TDLI Pre-offer who need to come to Shanghai before formal enrollment may apply for a project-based visit visa (项目课题生) for short-term research (1 month–1 year). Conversion from a visit visa to a student visa follows SJTU and immigration procedures.

Early visitors must sign a tripartite Visit/Internship Agreement (Student — Supervisor — TDLI).

How

1. Search the Supervisor Directory to identify potential advisors.
2. Contact prospective supervisors by email. Provide: 1) English CV; 2) Personal statement and research/study plan
3. If a faculty member agrees to supervise you, request a Visiting Student Program clarification. Download the template here.

Send the clarification to the TDLI coordinator

1. A PDF scan of your passport bio page.
2. Confirm the email address you are using now will be your sign-in email for the SJTU visiting program. Once entered into the SJTU nomination system, it cannot be changed.
3. Send to zhao.yu@sjtu.edu.cn and keep your TDLI supervisor in the loop.

TDLI will nominate the student in the system once the above information is confirmed. After nomination, the system sends a sign-up email directly to the chosen contact. The student completes the online application, which is reviewed before admission.

Guide for SJTU Research Topic-Based Visiting Student Program

Feishu guide — SJTU Research Topic Based Visiting Student Program