SEM is committed to create a global community on campus. International exchange and cooperation has always been SEM’s most prominent characteristics. Currently, SEM has partnered with more than 80 prestigious universities/institutions in 26 countries around the world and establishes a wide range of international cooperation. SEM encourages high level academic faculty and student exchange. Exchange has been carried out at all levels of programs. Every year SEM receives more than 500 international students and is one of the most popular university locations in China, rendering students a unique and vibrant ambiance in terms of culture, living, study, and sport facilities.

English Taught Programs and Courses

General Eligibility for Exchange to Tongji SEM

• The international candidates shall be officially registered as students at their home institution, and are pursuing their degree at the home institution.
• Academic Transcript from Home University: minimum GPA 3.0 and above (full mark is 4)，corresponding to 3.75 out of 5 or 75 out  of 100 in Tongji University
• English Proficiency (choose one) – for non-native speakers of English: TOEFL 79（non-degree exchange) / TOEFL 86 (double degree exchange), IELTS 6.5, GMAT 600, GRE 1250 (V+Q), Or other equivalent score (for more details, please enquire the program coordinator)

ATTENTION:

In order to be accepted to Tongji SEM as an exchange student on free-of-tuition basis, students must first contact the International Relations Office at your home university to learn the conditions of applying to the Exchange Programs. Tongji SEM will not accept you as an exchange student unless you are nominated by the International Office at your home university.

Nomination and Application

Students will receive detailed application guides from our program managers after successful nomination.

*Students from partner universities on tuition fee paying basis should contact the International Relations Office at your home university first to learn the conditions of applying to the Exchange Programme. And it is required to make the remittance of application fee (RMB 600) to TONGJI University. The application fee is non-refundable regardless of the final admission results. After the admission, students should pay for the required Tuition Fee to Tongji SEM.

The required final application documents include:

• Generated Online application form with guarantee letter with signature and stamp
• Statement of Outgoing Mobility according to the attached Tongji template (issued by the Home University)
• Filled <TONGJI SEM Safety Alerts and Notices for International Students> with Signature
• Letter of Motivation—stating your reasons for choosing Tongji SEM
• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Copy of Passport
• Two Recommendation Letters from Professors — ONLY for Bachelor or Master Double-Degree Students
• Academic Transcripts (English Version only) from Home University
• English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE) – for students from non-native English speaking countries
• Receipt of Bank Transfer Confirmation of Application Fee 600 RMB – ONLY for students as Free-Movers or students from partner universities on tuition fee paying basis (not for exchange students of free tuition)
• <Research Fields Selection> – for Master Double Degree Postgraduates only