Shanghai Jiao Tong University Incoming Exchange Guide 2014-2015
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INCOMING EXCHANGE GUIDE 2014-2015 1 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Incoming Exchange Guide 2014-2015 International Students Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2 Shanghai Jiao Tong University INCOMING EXCHANGE GUIDE 2014-2015 3 Contents Welcome to Shanghai Jiao Tong University Section Page Part1. Introduction 5 1.1 About Shanghai 1.2 About SJTU 1.3 Exchange Programs Part2. Study at SJTU 9 We are looking forward to supporting you during your stay at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2.1 Academic Year Schedule 2.2 Registration and Procedure We are here to assist you and refer you to the appropriate resources when you need them. This 2.3 Course selection Guide Book contains helpful information and we suggest that you read it very carefully. We hope 2.4 Examinations, Grades - Transformation Rules that it will serve as a useful reference guide throughout your stay. 2.5 Attendance and Excused Absence 2.6 Certification of Study If you have any questions about the contents of this guide or need more information on a certain 2.7 Transcripts topic, you can search on SJTU’s website at http://www.sjtu.edu.cn or use any of the links we pro- 2.8 About Chinese language course vide in this Guide Book. We would like to continue to improve this Guide Book. So we would appreciate it if you could Part3. Student Visa 16 give us your comments, feedback or suggestions. 3.1 Student Visa Note: Some commercial websites listed in this Guide Book are only for your reference. Please use 3.2 Health Verification and Residence Permit them with your own judgment. 3.3 Change Visa Type Part4. Campus Life 18 Best wishes, 4.1 Accomodation 4.2 Student Facilities and Additional needs International Students Center 4.3 Student ID Card Shanghai Jiao Tong University 4.4 Insurance 4.5 Living Infomation 4.6 Making International Calls Part5. Banks, Post Offices, Hospitals 29 5.1 Money Exchange and Banks 5.2 Post office 5.3 Hospitals and Clinics Services 5.4 Transportation 4 Shanghai Jiao Tong University INCOMING EXCHANGE GUIDE 2014-2015 5 Part1 Introduction Contents 1.1 About Shanghai Section Page Shanghai literally means the city by the sea. Part6. City Guide 37 Shanghai is situated at 31° 14’ north latitude and 121° 29’ east longitude, on the west shore 6.1 City Guide in Shanghai of the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered on the north and west by Jiangsu Province, on the south by Part7. Other useful information 41 Zhejiang Province, and on the east by the East China Sea. Right in the middle of China’s east 7.1 Voltage coastline, Shanghai is an excellent sea and river 7.2 Public holidays in mainland China port, boasting easy access to the vast hinter- 7.3 Useful Phone number in Shanghai land. Jogging along the Bund 7.4 Q&A The city is divided into two parts by the Huang- pu River: Puxi (west of the Huangpu River) and Xuhui Campus Map 23 Pudong (east of the Huangpu River). Puxi is the older part of the city and hosts the majority of Minhang Campus Map 24 shops, restaurants and museums. Pudong is the modern part, and is recognized for its rath- er unusual yet extremely impressive high-rises Shanghai Metro Map 34 such as Shanghai’s tallest buildings, the Shang- hai International Financial Center, Jinmao Build- ing and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Shanghai Population By the end of 2007, Shanghai’s population of residents with permanent residence registra- tion had grown to 13.7886 million, representing 1% of China’s total. According to a sample sur- vey of 1% population in 2007, Shanghai’s popu- lation of long-term residents was 18.58 million, among which 4.99 million were immigrants. 6 Shanghai Jiao Tong University INCOMING EXCHANGE GUIDE 2014-2015 7 Shanghai Weather & Climate Monthly Average Temperature and Precip- With a pleasant northern subtropical maritime itation for Shanghai monsoon climate, Shanghai enjoys four distinct seasons, generous sunshine and abundant rain- Jan Feb Mar 1.2 About SJTU fall. Its spring and autumn are relatively short High(°C) 8 8 13 Low(°C) 1 1 4 compared with summer and winter. The aver- High(°F) 46 46 55 age annual temperature is 18 degrees Celsius. Low(°F) 34 34 39 The city has a frost-free period lasting up to 230 Precip(mm) 1.5 2.3 3.2 Established in 1896 as Nan Yang College, programs, 203 Ph.D. programs, 28 post-doctor- days a year. The average annual rainfall is 1,200 Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the first ate programs, and 11 state key laboratories and millimeter (about 50 inches). However, near- Apr May Jun national institutions of higher learning in Chi- national engineering research centers. High(°C) 19 25 28 na. The name “Jiao Tong” comes from the book ly 60% of the precipitation comes during the Low (°C) 10 15 19 May-September flood season, which is divided High(°F) 66 77 82 Yi Jing. Literally, “Jiao” means unite and “Tong” SJTU boasts a large number of famous scien- into three rainy periods, the Spring Rains, the Low(°F) 50 59 66 means harmony. In the book it says, when heav- tists and professors, including 40 academics of Plum Rains and the Autumn Rains. The highest Precip(mm) 4 4.5 6 en and earth unite in deep harmony, peace and the Academy of Sciences and Academy of En- temperature is in July and August. For ten days blessing descend upon all living things; when gineering, 95 accredited professors and chair Jul Aug Sep leaders and people unite and combine their in- professors of the “Cheung Kong Scholars Pro- or so in these two months, the temperature can High(°C) 32 32 28 reach 35 degrees centigrade. The coldest peri- Low(°C) 23 23 19 fluences, the nation enjoys universal flowering gram” and more than 2,000 professors and as- od is from the end of January to early Febru- High(°F) 90 90 82 and prosperity. sociate professors. ary - usually during the Chinese Spring Festival. Low(°F) 73 73 66 Precip(mm) 5.1 5.2 6.1 This awfully cold period will last for about three SJTU, as it is fondly called, is a dynamic and Its total enrollment of students amounts to comprehensive university for excellent educa- 37,452, of which over 5,900 are internation- weeks but it seldom snows. From March to May, Oct Nov Dec the conditions are pleasant so this is the best High(°C) 23 17 17 tion, cutting-edge scientific research and social al students. There are 19,632 undergradu- season for traveling. The ‘Plum Rain Season’ is Low(°C) 14 7 2 service. From the early stage of its develop- ates. After more than a century of operation, from mid-June to early July. From late August High(°F) 73 63 63 ment, SJTU took first-class talents education as Jiao Tong University has inherited the old Low(°F) 57 45 36 its principal mission. And today, it has been de- tradition of “high starting points, solid foun- to the first twenty days of September, the city Precip (mm) 2.4 2 1.2 is also susceptible to typhoons, none of which veloped to the talent education idea of knowl- dation, strict requirements and extensive in recent years has caused considerable dam- edge exploration, capacity development and practice.” Students from SJTU have won top age. Generally you will need a light coat and a personality nurturing. prizes in various competitions, including ACM sweater in spring and short- sleeved shirts in International Collegiate Programming Con- summer. In autumn, long-sleeved shirts, sweat- Today SJTU has 31 schools (departments), 63 test, International Mathematical Contest in ers and coats are necessary, while sweaters and undergraduate programs, 250 masters-degree Modeling and Electronics Design Contests. overcoats are appropriate in winter. 8 Shanghai Jiao Tong University INCOMING EXCHANGE GUIDE 2014-2015 9 Part2 Study at SJTU 1.3 Exchange Programs 2.1 Academic Year Schedule Exchange Programs only accept the interna- tional students from partner universities and the students should be nominated by the pro- Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s academic year Academic Calendar for 2014 - 2015 gram coordinator of the home university. begins in September and ends in July of the Fall Semester: Sept. 15~Jan. 18 following year. It includes three semesters: Au- Spring Semester: Mar. 2~ Jul. 5 Application Deadline tumn Semester, Spring Semester, and Summer Summer Semester: Jul. 6~ Aug. 2 Fall semester: April 30 Semester. Spring semester: November 30 Winter Break: Jan. 19~ Mar. 1 Summer break begins from August and usually Summer Break: Aug. 3~ Sept. 13 Application Documents lasts for six weeks. Winter break follows the schedule of Chinese New Year, which varies An application form from year to year. It usually lasts about six A copy of current passport weeks. An ID photo (28 mm×22 mm), JPEG File, Size about 10KB. A recommendation from the student’s Home University A CV/ a resume of the applicant An official grade report 2.2 Registration and Procedure Contact Information Mailing Address : Room 302, Old Administra- tion Building, No. 800, Dongchuan Rd, Shang- Registration Registration Office hai, 200240, China 1) Register with the International Mobility Of- International Mobility Office: Tel: +86-21-34203803 fice at SJTU with your original Admission No- Room 302, Old Administration Building E-mail: [email protected] tice, the Visa Application for study in China No. 800 Dongchuan Rd. (Minhang Campus) (Jw202 form), Foreigner Physical Examina- Shanghai, 200240, P.R.China tion Form (required for students who are to stay in China more than 6 months) and pass- Late registration port.