GEARE SJTU

Program Details

Program Location Shanghai, China
Sponsor Purdue
Program Type Exchange
Course # SA 20138
Duration Spring Semester
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Page Links
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Please Note: Due to COVID-19, programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

GEARE SJTU
This program combines a semester as an exchange student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) with a three-month internship in industry or in a university research facility. Purdue GEARE students take courses alongside Purdue students participating in the Engineering Term Abroad program. This allows students to complete their studies in May, allowing time to complete an internship in China during the summer months. 

Eligibility

GEARE SJTU

This program is available to Engineering students participating in the GEARE program. Applicants should be in good standing and have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

 

GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: 0 Sem


Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Engineering] [College of Liberal Arts]
Specifically from: ME (ENGR), CHNS (CLA)

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.


Academic Program

SJTU offers a selection of coursework in English including equivalencies for core requirements and technical electives. 


Housing

Students live in university housing and eat at cafeterias on the Minhang campus of SJTU.

Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. 

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2020

Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
You will pay Purdue Tuition Check Tuition
Program Fee $0.00
Purdue International Insurance (per month) $32.00

Approximate additional costs per semester
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare $1,500.00
Housing $2,500.00
Local Transportation $300.00
Visa $150.00
Books and Supplies $200.00
Meals $1,500.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $2,000.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos) $175.00

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.


Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Program Application Deadline
Most Spring Semester Programs Sep 15



Returnees Information

GEARE SJTU

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.


Resources

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.


For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.