What makes us different?
1. LOCATION.
We’re in Shanghai, where multinational companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and business elite gravitate and where people who speak different languages burst with creative inspiration. Shanghai is destined to soon become the new gateway to Asia and the world.
2. CURRICULUM.
An intensive, integrative program combines case studies, experiential projects, study trips and a wide range of activities. The MBA program is intended to equip participants with a comprehensive, theoretical and practical understanding of modern management in a global environment. Based on the disciplinary advantages of Tongji University, the MBA program has gradually evolved its own professional features, especially in project management and real estate, service and operation management, and finance.
3. FACULTY.
Our professors are selected from the world’s prestigious business schools with an emphasis on their teaching abilities as well as hands-on experience. The combination of Chinese experience and global knowledge makes the Tongji IMBA a truly unique program.
4. INTERNATIONALIZATION.
100+ of the world’s renowned business schools are on offer for exchange. Meanwhile, an international study trip shall be organized every year to 1 to 2 weeks course study in top business schools and visit to enterprises in Europe and North America.
5. NETWORKS & CAREER.
Extensive networks for new opportunities in China and the world. More than 9000 MBA graduates share an energetic, magnetic alumni network all over the world. They are elites in different industries, serving as executives in large state-owned enterprises, multinational companies, and government organizations. Through integrating school’s various resources, the MBA Career Development Center facilitates various activities to prepare students for their future employment.
Application Guide
How to Apply Tongji Full-time MBA program?
Qualifications
1. Non-Chinese citizen in good health both mentally and physically.
2. Applicants for a master’s program in China must have a bachelor’s degree. Scholarship students must be 35 or under and self-supporting students must be 45 or under.
Application Periods
First Application Period：Chinese Government Scholarship, Self-funded: November 20, 2023 to January 20, 2024
Second application period：Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship, Self-funded: March 1, 2024 to April 20, 2024
Application Materials
Note: You need to upload the electronic application materials in the application system. After admission, please bring the original paper application materials for verification when you report to the university. If you fail to submit the materials or they do not meet requirements, you will be rejected.
1. Personal information page of your passport (valid until January 30, 2025 and beyond);
2. Bachelor's graduation certificate and degree certificate;
For a certificate in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;
The original graduation certificate issued by the school of a new graduate needs to be provided. Upon admission, you need to bring the original graduation certificate for verification during registration;
3. Original or notarized transcripts of all courses in the bachelor's degree.
For a transcript in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;
4. Proof of language proficiency;
Certificate of HSK Level 5 (total score ≥ 180) or above
(If your bachelor's degree study was taught in Chinese, the certificate of teaching in Chinese is required and the HSK certificate is not required.)
※For a major in Chinese international education, new HSK Level 5 (total score ≥ 210) and HSKK (intermediate) certificate with 60 points or above are required.
5. Personal statement;
Please write the introduction according to the personal statement template in the teaching language of the professional program (for example, the statement for a program taught in Chinese should be written in Chinese, and the statement for a program taught in English should be written in English).
6. Two letters of recommendation;
Original letters of recommendation from two associate professors or scholars with corresponding titles or work related manager (the contact information of the recommender must be given).
7. Physical examination form for foreigners (within six months) or a current valid Chinese visa.
8. Certificate of payment of registration fee;
When remitting through an offline bank or online bank, you need to submit a photo of the remittance voucher or a screenshot of online remittance.
This is not required for remittance through the online application system. Payment can be made in the system upon submission of the application.
Applicants who have not paid the registration fee will not be considered.
9. Other application materials.
Examples include acceptance letter for international student, award certificates, and admission notices of other universities.
We may require applicants to provide additional materials if necessary.
All application materials must be uploaded when applying online, and materials without corresponding items should be uploaded to the “Supplementary Materials” column.
Failure to submit application materials that meet the above requirements within the specified time frame will be considered as an unsuccessful application.
Application Procedure
Online application
Please log in to Tongji University Online Registration System (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn), register and complete the online application, and upload the application materials. The online application fee is RMB600, which is non-refundable.
Note: Please do not mail or email the application materials as they will not be accepted.
Payment method:
1. Online payment in the online application system;
2. For an offline bank or online bank remittance, the remittance voucher needs to be uploaded in the application system.
Account information:
For Accounts in China: Beneficiary: Tongji University (同济大学) Beneficiary Bank Account No.: 033267-00812000848 Beneficiary Bank: Shanghai Xiangyin Sub-branch of Agricultural Bank of China Bank Number: 103290035039 Address: No.1128 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai
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For accounts overseas: Beneficiary: TongJi University Beneficiary Bank: Bank of China, Shanghai Branch Yangpu Sub-branch Address: No.83 Chifeng Road, Shanghai, 200092, P.R.China Beneficiary Bank Account No.: 433859245525 SWIFT Code: BKCHCNBJ300
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Tuition(RMB):
Student Category |
Major |
Teaching Language |
Tuition (RMB/Year) |
Graduate |
Full Time MBA Program |
English |
154,000 |
* Please check the major catalog for tuition fees. Tuition, accidental injury and hospitalization insurance premiums (RMB800 /year) should be paid during registration at the school.
Admission Process:
1. Tongji University adopts a material review system for admission and organizes written examinations or interviews for each college. We perform evaluations according to the overall capabilities of the students and select the best candidates for admission.
2. After submitting the application, the applicant must regularly check the information and application status in the application system and complete each step strictly as prompted. If the follow-up process is delayed due to failure to check a notification in time, the applicant is responsible for the delay.
3. Please pay attention to your application status in the application system. If you are admitted, your application status will change to admitted. The admission notification and related materials will be sent after two weeks.
4. You can visit the “Orientation” column of the school website for admission instructions.
Scholarships
(1) Chinese Government Scholarship
1. Bilateral Program
The Ministry of Education of China provides full or partial scholarships in accordance with educational cooperation and exchange agreements or MOUs signed with relevant governments, institutions, schools, and international organizations. The application time of each country is different (generally between November and March). Please consult the Chinese embassy (consulate) abroad and relevant departments. The admission documents will be issued to the applicant by the scholarship accepting institution (relevant domestic departments and Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad).
Please visit the website of China Scholarship Council (http://www.csc.edu.cn) to learn more.
2. College Independent Enrollment Project
This is provided by the Ministry of Education of China and is used by China's high-level universities to independently enroll international master and doctoral students.
Visit the following website to learn more:
Chinese Government Scholarship - High-Level Postgraduate Program https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1043/1116.htm
(2) Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship
Established by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, this is a subsidy for outstanding foreign students to receive higher education in Shanghai universities.
Visit the following website to learn more:
Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1043/1115.htm
Scholarship application result: This can be queried through the online application system of Tongji University for international students (http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn) or the "Notice" column on the website of Tongji University International Student Office (http://study.tongji.edu.cn/).
* Chinese Government Scholarship and Shanghai Government Scholarship are acceptable, but both of the scholarships does NOT fully cover the tuition of the program, applicants will have to pay the balance(129,000 RMB/Year) by themselves.
(3) “Belt and Road” Development Scholarship
(1) In order to continue to promote the international development of the School and support the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University (Tongji SEM) has been encouraging and attracting outstanding international students from countries along the route to join the School through various channels. Their participation will also help other students deepen their understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2) Scholarship Details
Each scholarship awardee will receive a scholarship of RMB 80,000.
(3) Scholarship Eligibility
To apply for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
1) The applicant is an international student applying for Tongji Full-time MBA program and meets the program requirements;
2) The applicant is from a developing country, and preferably from a country that has signed cooperation documents with China to jointly build the “Belt and Road Initiative” (see the Belt and Road Portal: www.yidaiyilu.gov.cn for the list of countries);
3) The applicant should demonstrate his or her need for financial aid upon application.
(4) Scholarship Application Process
The scholarship review committee will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on the information provided by the applicants, and select applicants who meet the application requirements, and award them the scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded after the applicant is officially admitted to Tongji Full-time MBA program (the recipient will be awarded RMB 40,000 at the start of each year with a total amount of RMB 80,000 in two years ).
(4) Tongji Full-time MBA GMAT Scholarship
For the GMAT scholarship, it is awarded on the basis of the applicants’ outstanding achievement in their GMAT examination. Enrolled students (2024 intake) who obtain a GMAT score of 620 and above are eligible for the scholarship with the amount ranging from 30,000 RMB to 40% tuition fee. And the details as below:
●The GMAT score of 720 (including 720) and above will be awarded 40% of the tuition fee;
●The GMAT score between 670 (including 670) and 720 will be awarded 20% of the tuition fee;
●The GMAT score between 620 (including 620) and 670 will be awarded 30,000 RMB scholarship.
When applying for the GMAT scholarship, you need to send your score report to us (The GMAT Institution Code of Tongji Full-time MBA is KXQ-WQ-60); Score reports also need to be sent to tongjimba@tongji.edu.cn before Sept. 1st of the intake year.
This scholarship will be awarded after the applicant is officially admitted to Tongji Full-time MBA program (This scholarship will be granted to the student account over two years).
* An applicant can only apply for one of the above two scholarship types.
Other Information
1. Enrollment will take place in late August - early September 2024, depending on the content of the acceptance letter from Tongji University. Accepted candidates must go to a Chinese embassy (consulate) abroad to apply for a study visa, with their passport, Tongji University Admission Notice, and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (JW202). The candidates must take the above-mentioned materials and go to Tongji University to apply for admission at the time specified in the notice, and apply for a residence certificate in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau.
2. Only students who pass all examinations of their degree course in the first academic year of their master's degree can obtain the qualification for preparing papers. Those who fail three courses of the degree course examinations will be expelled.
3. Accommodation: Please pay attention to the International Students Office's website. In principle, full scholarship students will be arranged for accommodation by the university, but the on-campus dormitory rooms are limited, so if the on-campus dormitory is fully booked, students (including full scholarship students) are requested to arrange their own accommodation during the study period.
Dormitory information: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1023/1058.htm
Life @ Tongji
Tongji’s campus is a green oasis at the heart of Shanghai with purpose built facilities and a network of living spaces both on campus and across the city. With Tongji Station of Metro Line 10, you can travel around Shanghai easily and economically.
The campus is equipped with the latest technology to enable and enhance learning and communication, with multimedia classrooms, library database, and tailor-made online communication systems for students and faculty, and project stations with trading and management simulation software.
Tongji has an extensive range of restaurants, clubs and sports venues, including its own golf course, gym and multiple courts for basketball, tennis and football.
Contact Us
Tongji University International Student Office
Address: Room 705, Zhong He Building, No.1239 Siping Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, P.R. China Postal code: 200092
Enrollment consultation Hotline: 021-65983611
Application review process consultation: Ms. Wang: 22077@tongji.edu.cn Tel: 021-65988388
Majors for International Students and Enrollment Schools/Departments:
Please refer to the catalog of majors for international students for contact information.
Working hours: Monday through Friday 8:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00 (Beijing time)
The above information may change and shall be interpreted by the Tongji University International Student Office. Please check for updates on the website of Tongji University International Student Office.
Admissions Office, MBA Center
School of Economics and Management, Tongji University
Address: C402, Zhongfa Center ,No.1239 Siping Road, Shanghai,P.R. China
Postcode: 200092
Telephone: 0086-21-65982778-816
E-mail: tongjimba@tongji.edu.cn
If you have any inquiries regarding Full-time MBA programs, please send an email to shhu@tongji.edu.cn , we will get back to you in two days.
* The template of personal statement or you could get it via sending email to shhu@tongji.edu.cn