The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute develops global leaders through student exchanges, research collaboration and new innovative educational programs. The Joint Institute, which was established in 2006, received the 2014 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. The UM-SJTU JI offers specialized degree programs in China in an English-language format. Selected UM-SJTU JI students may apply for transfer admission to Michigan Engineering, following the same admissions guidelines and degree requirements as other international and domestic transfer students.

• Admissions Requirements
  Prerequisites, requirements and how we make our selections
• How to Apply
  Paperwork and deadlines for UM-SJTU JI application
• Admitted Students
  Next steps for UM-SJTU JI registration

Joint Institute U.S. Office

Located in the Wu Manufacturing Research Center in the Dow Building on North campus, the U.S. office provides an American presence for the institute and facilitates its interaction with the University of Michigan community, its students, staff, faculty and administration.

Contact Us

Pam Byrnes, previously the Executive Director of the JI in Shanghai, now directs the U.S. office, helping JI students connect with programs and services in the U-M community and facilitating interactions of U-M students, faculty and staff with the JI.