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Xi'an Jiaotong University



QS World University Ranking #150 • Soft Science Ranking #10
Xi'an, China

Xi'an Jiaotong University

211
National Key University
985
World-Class University
#10
Soft Science Ranking
#14
THE (Mainland) Ranking

Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), abbreviated as "XJTU", is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. It is a comprehensive research-oriented national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China, jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. It is listed as a national "Double First-Class" university and was among the first to enter the national "211 Project" and "985 Project". The university's predecessor was Nanyang Public School, founded in Shanghai in 1896. It was renamed Jiaotong University in 1921. In 1956, the main body of Jiaotong University moved to Xi'an. In 2000, the State Council decided to merge Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Medical University, and Shaanxi University of Finance and Economics to form the new Xi'an Jiaotong University. The university is a member of the "C9 League" and is known as the "Science and Education High Ground of Western China".Show More

Campuses

Xi'an Jiaotong University has three main campuses, providing world-class learning and research environments.

Xingqing Campus
Yanta Campus
Innovation Harbor Campus

Location

No. 28 Xianning West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China

Nearby

Xingqing Campus is located in the central urban area of Xi'an, adjacent to Xingqing Palace Park, with beautiful campus environment and rich history. The surrounding area has complete commercial facilities, including large shopping malls, dining streets and entertainment venues. The campus is only about 3 kilometers away from historical attractions in downtown Xi'an such as the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, allowing students to easily experience Xi'an's historical culture. There are multiple bus and subway stations nearby, convenient transportation, and complete living facilities, providing students with excellent learning and living conditions.

Getting Here

Approximately 40 minutes drive from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), about 25 minutes from Xi'an Railway Station, and about 30 minutes from Xi'an North Station (high-speed rail station). Metro Line 3 and Line 4 pass through the campus, providing direct access to the city center and major transportation hubs.

Faculties

Xingqing Campus is the main campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University, housing the School of Science, School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, School of Electronic and Information Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Aerospace, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Management, School of Economics and Finance, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Marxism, School of Life Science and Technology, Medical School, and others. The campus serves as the most important teaching and research center of the university, undertaking most undergraduate and graduate teaching tasks.

Introduction

Xingqing Campus is the main and earliest established campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University, carrying the university's profound historical heritage. The campus features modern teaching buildings, libraries, experimental centers, and student activity centers, with lush trees and beautiful environment throughout. As the core campus of the university, Xingqing Campus is not only the main venue for academic research and teaching, but also an important center for student life and cultural activities.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 8-22°C
Summer June - August 22-35°C
Autumn September - November 8-20°C
Winter December - February -2-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Xi'an Xianyang (XIY)
Approx. MYR500 (Direct flight, about 5 hours 10 minutes)

Location

No. 76 Yanta West Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China

Nearby

Yanta Campus is located in Yanta District of Xi'an, adjacent to the famous Big Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area and Shaanxi History Museum, with a strong cultural atmosphere. The campus is surrounded by multiple large shopping centers, including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square commercial area, providing abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment options. There are also several parks and recreational facilities nearby, allowing students to enjoy a good living environment after study. The campus has an excellent geographical location, about 8 kilometers from the city center, with convenient transportation and well-equipped surrounding living facilities, providing students with a comfortable and convenient campus life experience.

Getting Here

Approximately 50 minutes drive from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), about 30 minutes from Xi'an Railway Station. There are Metro Line 2 and Line 3 stations nearby, providing convenient access to various major locations in the city.

Faculties

Yanta Campus mainly houses Medical School related colleges, including the First Clinical Medical College, Second Clinical Medical College, Basic Medical College, School of Public Health, School of Pharmacy, Department of Nursing, and others. The campus works closely with multiple affiliated hospitals, providing students with excellent clinical practice and research opportunities, making it an important base for medical education at Xi'an Jiaotong University.

Introduction

Yanta Campus is the main campus of the Medical School of Xi'an Jiaotong University, focusing on medical and health science education. The campus features modern medical teaching facilities, clinical skills training centers, medical libraries, and multiple research laboratories. The campus works closely with multiple Class A tertiary hospitals such as the First and Second Affiliated Hospitals of Xi'an Jiaotong University, providing students with rich clinical practice opportunities and advanced medical facilities.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 8-22°C
Summer June - August 22-35°C
Autumn September - November 8-20°C
Winter December - February -2-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Xi'an Xianyang (XIY)
Approx. MYR500 (Direct flight, about 5 hours 10 minutes)

Location

Fengxi New City, Xixian New Area, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China

Nearby

Innovation Harbor Campus is located in Xixian New Area, the newest and most modern campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University. The campus has beautiful surrounding environment with well-planned development, and is a key construction project in the new area. Although relatively far from the city center, the campus has complete facilities, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, student dormitories, and life service centers. The surrounding area is rapidly developing, with various supporting facilities continuously improving, providing students with a brand new learning and living environment. The campus is surrounded by beautiful natural environment with good air quality, providing students with a quiet and comfortable learning environment.

Getting Here

Approximately 30 minutes drive from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), about 40 minutes from Xi'an North Station. Metro Line 5 passes through the campus, providing direct access to the city center and other campuses. The campus also provides shuttle bus services for students to travel between campuses.

Faculties

Innovation Harbor Campus is the emerging campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University, mainly housing multiple interdisciplinary research institutes such as the Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, Institute of High-End Equipment, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Institute of New Energy Science and Technology, Institute of New Materials, and Institute of Artificial Intelligence. The campus is dedicated to cultivating high-level talents with innovative spirit and practical abilities, serving as an important platform for the university's "Double First-Class" construction.

Introduction

Innovation Harbor Campus is the modern campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University facing the future, officially opened in 2019. The campus adopts international design concepts and features world-class research facilities and teaching environments. The campus focuses on developing cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields and promoting deep integration of industry, academia, and research, making it an important national science and technology innovation base. The campus has high-level modern facilities, providing students with excellent learning, research, and living conditions.

Season Months Temperature
Spring March - May 8-22°C
Summer June - August 22-35°C
Autumn September - November 8-20°C
Winter December - February -2-8°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Xi'an Xianyang (XIY)
Approx. MYR500 (Direct flight, about 5 hours 10 minutes)

Accommodation Details

Xingqing Campus
Single Room
¥1,800/month/person
Xingqing Campus
Double Room
¥1,000/month/person
Xingqing Campus
Quad Room
¥600/month/person
Yanta Campus
Single Room
¥1,100 - ¥1,800/month/person
Yanta Campus
Double Room
¥900/month/person
Innovation Harbor Campus
Single Room
¥800 - ¥900/month/person

Note: All rooms are equipped with public facilities including laundry rooms, kitchens, and study areas.

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Chinese-taught)

Living allowance: ¥2,500/month, full tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance coverage

XJTU Siyuan International Student Scholarship

Tuition waiver and living allowance

Xi'an "Belt and Road" Foreign Student Scholarship

¥15,000/year, 100%, 50% or 30% tuition waiver for undergraduates

Shaanxi Sanqin Foreign Student Scholarship

¥13,000/year

XJTU Outstanding Student Scholarship

One-time award

Master's Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A)

Living allowance: ¥3,000/month, includes tuition, accommodation, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance

MOFCOM Scholarship (English-taught)

Living allowance: ¥36,000/year, tuition waiver, accommodation, textbooks, insurance, ¥3,000 settlement fee and round-trip airfare

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Includes tuition, accommodation, living expenses (except for 4-week study programs) and comprehensive medical insurance

Xi'an "Belt and Road" Foreign Student Scholarship

¥20,000/year, full tuition waiver

XJTU Siyuan International Student Scholarship

Tuition waiver and living allowance

Shaanxi Sanqin Foreign Student Scholarship

¥20,000/year

XJTU Outstanding Student Scholarship

One-time award

Living Costs Estimation

Based on Chinese Ministry of Education guidelines and official estimates. Living costs are similar across campuses, but actual expenses may vary based on individual lifestyle.

Xingqing Campus

Accommodation (monthly)
¥600-¥1,800 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (monthly)
¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0
Transportation (monthly)
¥150-¥300 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (monthly)
¥100-¥200 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (monthly)
¥400-¥700 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥2,050-¥4,200 MYR 0
*Main campus, located in downtown

Yanta Campus

Accommodation (monthly)
¥900-¥1,800 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (monthly)
¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0
Transportation (monthly)
¥150-¥300 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (monthly)
¥100-¥200 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (monthly)
¥400-¥700 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥2,350-¥4,200 MYR 0
*Medical School campus

Innovation Harbor Campus

Accommodation (monthly)
¥800-¥900 MYR 0
Food & Groceries (monthly)
¥700-¥1,000 MYR 0
Transportation (monthly)
¥200-¥350 MYR 0
Utilities & Bills (monthly)
¥100-¥200 MYR 0
Personal & Leisure (monthly)
¥400-¥700 MYR 0
Total Monthly Living Costs
¥2,200-¥3,150 MYR 0
*Modern new campus
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