2025 Pre-university Foundation Programs of Xi’an Jiaotong University

Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU), established in 1896, is a national key university directly administered by the Ministry of Education of China. It is one of the top ten research universities in China and the member of C9 League—China’s Ivy League. It is a comprehensive research university with academic advantages in science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, art, education, and interdisciplinary.

There are more than 3000 international students from 130 countries and regions studying in Xi’an Jiaotong University. In 2013, XJTU was awarded by the Ministry of Education of China as the“Demonstration Base for International Education”due to its outstanding performance in the work of international student education. It was ranked No. 10 on the list of 2023 Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Mainland.

The International Foundation Program Centerof Xi‘an Jiaotong Universityoffers a wide variety of customizedcourses for international studentswho areplanning to pursueBachelordegrees in China. It willhelpstudents get prepared forfurtherstudy in a dynamic and supportiveuniversityenvironment.

XJTU Foundation Program Center adopts the small classes teaching methods, which allows students to be divided into different classesbased on theirfuture majors and Chinese language level. The program is aimed to help international students acquire academic Chinese vocabulary, refine their professional knowledge, improve theircross-cultural communication andadaptation skills through 36-week, 18-week or 11-week programs. It will also help them curb thecross-national basic education barrier and the language barrier. The program can lay a solid foundation forinternational studentsfor their further degree studies.

XJTU Foundation Program Center provides a series of guidance for international students, including visa application, Q&A for admission and scholarship policies,application procedures, lectures on university academic life, recommendationfor counterpart universities, etc. It creates favorable conditions for international students to enter Chinese universities successfully.

Programs list

1.InternationalFoundation Program

XJTU Foundation Program Center offers International Foundation Programs (11/18/36 weeks)to high school and equivalentlevelgraduates to help them matriculate to high level universities.

2.Foundation-Bachelor Program

XJTU Foundation Program Center offers“1+4”Foundation-Bachelor Program (11/18/36 weeks) for outstanding high school and equivalentlevelgraduates to further optimize their knowledge structure and to gain the strength toget better scholarships.

Applicants will be informed of their eligibility for undergraduate studies and scholarshiptypes through a comprehensive review prior to theirFoundation Program. Only students who reached at least 4^thlevel of HSK after foundation study will be admitted directly to undergraduate studies after the program without another review and interview（with a proper achievementwhichmeets therequirements of scholarship）. Students who could not reach 4^thlevel of HSK will be disqualified of bachelor study.

3. In the meantime, XJTU Foundation Program Center cooperates with the government departments of major student source countries to customize pre-graduate and undergraduate talent development programs.

Eligibility

1、 17-24 years of age & with good health status (A guardian authorization is required for those under 18 years old);

2、 Valid ordinary passport；

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

4、 Grades and Chinese language proficiency requirements:

Tuition Fee

Foundation Programs (Unit:Rmb)

Start Time

Route A（36 weeks）: September, 2025

Route B（18 weeks）：March, 2025

Route C（11 weeks）：May, 2025

Application Deadline

Route A（36 weeks）: November 1, 2024 -July 15, 2025

Route B（18 weeks）: November 1, 2024 -January 26, 2025

Route C（11 weeks）: November 1, 2024 -March 16, 2025

Application Documents

1. Scanned copy of valid foreign ordinary 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 free from HSK after getting approved from our school);

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 (download at/sqclxz1.htmand fill in Chinese or English. The applicant must strictly take all the examination as required by the Form. Leaving a blank or absence of suggestion and signature of the doctor or seal of the hospital will make the form invalid);

8. Non-criminal record with expiration date noted;

9. Other supporting documents (if you have any)；

Notes：Please upload the above documents while applying in the online system of XJTU（http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login）

Application Procedure

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

2. Choose “预科项目/Pre-University Foundation Programs”, complete your online application and upload all the required documents as prompted by the system;

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

4. Application is complete. Please wait for the school to notify you of the next step.

Notes：a. Application fee is RMB 500;

b. Online application is the only way to submit your application. Hard copies are unacceptable.

Contact Information

Wechat:@studyatxjtu

Facebook:@studyatXJTU

Instagram: @studyatxjtu

YouTube: @International Admission Office-XJTU