Tongji University
同济大学
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Shanghai, Shanghai. Founded 1907.
World-class in architecture and civil engineering.
Intl acceptance
Intl tuition / year
HSK requirement
Most Chinese universities publish no acceptance rate, admission is by gaokao score cut-off (domestic) or materials review (international). See selectivity below for how it actually works for each pool.
Strengths
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- German-Chinese Cooperation Programs
Admission & selectivity
International applicants
~20–35% (est.)Tongji does not publish an acceptance rate for international applicants. Admission is materials-based: non-Chinese passport holders aged 18-25 submit high-school graduation certificate and academic transcripts (notarized Chinese/English translations if needed), plus a language certificate.
Chinese-taught undergraduate programs require HSK (generally HSK 3, score 180+; Architecture/Management & Economics/Medicine require HSK 4, score 200+; Liberal Arts HSK 5).
English-taught programs instead require proof of English via IELTS or TOEFL. Some programs may involve a placement/entrance test or interview.
Domestic (mainland) students
Top ~0.5–1% provincial (est.)Domestic undergraduate admission is gaokao-based, so no acceptance rate is published. As a Project 985/Double First-Class university, Tongji admits near the top tier: provincial score/ranking cut-offs vary by province and major but typically require scores in the top fraction of test-takers (commonly first-tier/benke line plus a large margin).
Cut-offs are set annually per province and major during centralized gaokao enrollment.
Language of instruction
Most undergraduate degrees are Chinese-taught, but Tongji offers full English-taught bachelor programs including the six-year MBBS (medicine), Civil Engineering and an Architecture International Class; English-taught applicants need IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 85.
RequirementsInternational undergraduate
These figures are for international undergraduateadmission. Master’s and PhD requirements, funding and deadlines differ, see the official site (graduate programs are often more English-taught and better funded).
- HSK level
- HSK Level 5, score 180 or above (for most Chinese-taught undergraduate programs); HSK Level 4, score 180+ for Chinese Language Year 1 entry at the International Cultural Exchange School
- Minimum GPA
- To be verified
- Tuition / year
- $3,628 / year (¥24,600)
- Application window
- Autumn 2026 (Chinese-taught undergraduate): January 10 – March 31, 2026
Some requirement details above are still being verified, check the official site.
Colleges & schools15
- School of Sciences
- School of Architecture and Urban Planning
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Electronics and Information Engineering
- School of Transportation Engineering
- Medical School
- School of Liberal Arts and Law
- School of Foreign Languages
- School of Economics and Management
- School of Software Engineering
- School of Ocean and Earth Science
- Sino-German Institute
How admission works
International undergraduates apply via study-info.tongji.edu.cn and must submit CSCA scores (mandatory). Applications undergo materials review by individual schools/departments; some programs require a portfolio (architecture, design).
Admission is merit-based with no published acceptance rate.
Frequently asked
How do I apply?
Most Chinese universities take applications through their own international admissions portal. Open the official website below to see the current steps, required documents and deadlines, then start your file with us and we will guide you through it.
What does it cost?
Tuition, housing and living costs vary by program and city. Where we have a figure confirmed from the official site, it is shown above, otherwise it is marked to verify. Always confirm the current amount on the official site before you budget.
Is it a reach for me?
Admission depends on your grades, your Chinese or English level and the specific program. We can look at your profile together and suggest a realistic list, this university included, rather than guessing.