University of Shanghai Jiao Tong

Shanghai Transport University (Jiao Tong) was founded in 1896 by the decree of the Guangxu Emperor as one of the first public schools, where education was conducted in several directions: primary and secondary education levels, as well as linguistics. In 1904, the school was transferred to the Ministry of Commerce and became known as the Imperial Polytechnic College. After the founding of the Republic of China, the college was transformed into the Institute of Technology of the Ministry of Communications.

By the 30s of the twentieth century, the institute gained a reputation as a forge of professional engineers. Over time, some faculties were transferred to other universities, and some teachers in the 50s were sent to Xi'an to help create a branch. Soon after, the institute was renamed Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Nowadays, Jiao Tong University is one of the leaders of education in China, constantly developing and improving. More than 40 thousand students from China and foreign countries study here, which is taught by almost fifteen thousand teachers.

The structure of the university includes five beautiful campuses within the city. The total area of university premises is more than three million square meters.