School of Economics and Management (SEM)

Tongji University, Shanghai

Updated on Feb 24th, 2016

Academic Year 2016-17

Fact Sheet
1. Application for Exchange
1.1 General Eligibility for Exchange to Tongji SEM
The international candidates shall be officially registered as the undergraduate or postgraduate students, and are pursuing
their degree in the home institution.
Academic Transcript from Home University:
GPA 3.0 and above (full mark is 4)corresponding to 3.75 of 5 in Tongji University
English Proficiency (choose one) - for non-native speakers of English:
TOEFL Paper-based 550, Computer-based 213/ Internet-based 79,
GMAT 600,
GRE 1250 (V+Q)
IELTS 6.5
Or other equivalent score (for more details, please enquire the program coordinator)

ATTENTION:
In order to be accepted to Tongji SEM as an exchange student, free of tuition, you must first contact the International Relations
Office at your home university to learn the conditions of applying to the Exchange Program. Tongji SEM will not accept you as an
exchange student unless you are nominated by the International Office at your home university.

1.2 Application
The Application process for exchange students wishing to attend Tongji SEM consists of the following steps:
Step I: Nomination by home university
Please use <Tongji SEM Nomination Form> and send the electronic nominations to SEM coordinator before the deadline.
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Deadline for nominations (Fall semester 2016): April 10 , 2016.
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Deadline for nominations* (Spring semester 2017): October 10 , 2016.

Step II: Online Application by students

After official nomination, students shall apply at: http://study-info.tongji.edu.cn/
(Please read the <Online Application Instruction> for detailed application procedures, to be informed after nomination).
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Deadline for submitting the online application (Fall semester 2016): April 20 , 2016.
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Deadline for submitting the online application (Spring semester 2017): October 20 , 2016.
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The study span for Fall semester 2016 is Sep 12 , 2016 to Jan 31 , 2017.
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The study span for Spring semester 2017 is Feb 27 , 2017 to Jul 31 , 2017 (to be confirmed).

Step III: Preliminary review of online application by Tongji SEM

After submitting the online application, students should SEND an email with the automatically generated PDF-version application
form to SEM coordinator via email for preliminary review. Students should wait for acknowledgement emails with a new revised
PDF-version application form from SEM before proceeding with the next step.

Address: 1500 Siping Road, Shanghai, P. R. China (200092)

Tel: +86-21-65981143 Fax: +86-21-65988568 Web: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn
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Step IV: Send your completed application in one PDF document via email
Students should print out the revised PDF-version application form sent by us, get it signed and sealed by home university, then
send the electronic scanned version of completed Application Form and Guarantee letter with signature along with other
required supporting documents as listed following in ONE PDF DOC to Tongji SEM. Please rename the PDF doc as Home
University Name level of study number of exchange semester(s)-Application Number, e.g. Tongji-Mary
ZIMMER-Graduate-1-1474534.

The required supporting documents are:

Application Form and Guarantee letter with signature and seal
Letter of Motivation---stating your reasons for choosing Tongji SEM
Curriculum Vitae in English
Copy of Passport
Two Recommendation Letters from Professors--- for Double-Degree Students (bachelor and master) only
Academic Transcript from Home University
English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE) for students from non-native English speaking
countries
<Research Fields Selection> - for Double Degree Postgraduates only
Receipt of Bank Transfer Confirmation of Application Fee 410 RMB compulsory for the students financed by
home university, self-financed, free movers*
Filled <Application Form for on-campus housing> with signature optional
Filled <Tongji University Scholarship Application Form for Dormitory> with signature optional

ATTENTION:
*The students financed by home university, self-financed, free movers shall make the remittance of application fee (RMB
410) to TONGJI University. Please be aware that the FULL amount without any deductions must be remitted to our account. Any
banking fees will be added to your balance.
Notice:
It would be highly appreciated if you could follow the instructions below to accelerate the payment checking process within Tongji University:
1. Make remarks with your remittance SEM410 / Your name / Your Application Number which has been generated by the online system, for example:
SEM410 / Thomas Mary / 1370036;
2. Please provide the payment receipt issued by the bank indicating the exact transaction date, the exact amount of money and the currency (not the form
filled by the remitter manually )

Beneficiary Bank: Bank of China, Shanghai Branch

23 200002
Bank add: 23.Zhongshan Road (E.1) Shanghai, 200002, PR China
Swift number: BKCHCNBJ300
Beneficiary: TongJi University
University add: No.1239, Si Ping Road, Shanghai, 200092 PR China
Beneficiary Bank Account No.: 433859245525

Address: 1500 Siping Road, Shanghai, P. R. China (200092)

Tel: +86-21-65981143 Fax: +86-21-65988568 Web: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn
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Completed PDF version of the applications must be emailed before the following deadline:
Fall semester: 10 May; Spring semester: 10 November
(no need to send the paper version of application via courier)
Email to: susanzhou@tongji.edu.cn; spencerfan@tongji.edu.cn; jackma@tongji.edu.cn

2. Semester Calendar
Fall term, 2016
Suggested Arrival Day Not earlier than Sep. 7, 2016 (Mon)
Registration Days Sep. 7, 2016 (mandatory)
Sep. 8, 2016 Welcome Ceremony, Regulation Briefing (mandatory) & Chinese Placement Test (optional)
Sep. 9, 2016 Group Medical Examination (for Double Degree students only)
Sep.12, 2016 Class begins
Jan. 9, 2017 Examination weeks begin
Jan. 20, 2017 End of examinations
Spring term, 2017 (to be confirmed)
Suggested Arrival Day Not earlier than Feb. 23, 2017 (Wed)
Registration Day Feb. 23, 2017 (mandatory)
Feb.24, 2017 Welcome Ceremony, Regulation Briefing (mandatory) & Chinese Placement Test (optional)
Feb.27, 2017 Class begins
Jun.26, 2017 Examination weeks begins
Jul. 7, 2017 End of examinations

ATTENTION: The exam schedule is set in accordance with Tongji SEM semester dates. It is possible that there will be exams
during the Christmas or on the last day of the semester. We strongly recommend that students book their return flights with the
semester dates in mind. Tongji SEM will not modify the exam schedule due to early departure flights.

3. Available English Program at Tongji SEM

Undergraduate (one option): Business Administration
Graduate (two options): Enterprise Management / Technology Economics & Management / Management Science &
Engineering
For more course information, please visit:
Undergraduate: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn/semen/?page_id=6663
Postgraduate: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn/semen/?page_id=6677
Notice:
Non-degree undergraduates are NOT allowed to take the postgraduate courses. Degree seeking undergraduates are NOT
allowed to select postgraduate courses in the 1st and 2nd semester, but can select postgraduate courses in the 3rd semester. The
courses listed online might be subject to change due to different semesters, special needs and cases.

Address: 1500 Siping Road, Shanghai, P. R. China (200092)

Tel: +86-21-65981143 Fax: +86-21-65988568 Web: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn
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4. Grade Description

Tongji Grade 90~100 80~89 70~79 60~69 59 & below

Grade Description Excellent Good Average Pass Fail

5. On-campus Housing
Students who wish to live on-campus shall send the <Application Form for On-campus housing> with signature to SEM
coordinator via email right after receiving the acknowledgement email from SEM (Application Step III). Tongji SEM coordinators
will assist in booking the on-campus rooms with the International Students Service Center (hereinafter Center). The result will be
informed to the applicant via email later.
The minimum rental period is five months. It is normally shared double room with basic facilities. The rent is RMB 60-80 per day per room, varying with the
size, furnishing and position of each room. The assignment depends on the availability of the rooms.
It is Tongji International Students themselves who can be accommodates in the on-campus dormitory buildings.
The on-campus housing will be arranged by the International Students Service Center (the Center) according to the Tongji International Students
Accommodation Regulation. The international students who stay on-campus shall conform to the arrangement.
When check-in, the new international students shall pay the deposit of RMB 1500yuan and the housing expense for one semester.
The international students without scholarship shall hand in the Housing extension application for next semester to the Center within 20 days before the end
of this semester. It is also required to pay for the accommodation for the next semester at the same time. Without the extension application in due time, the
Center will regard as check-out and the dorm room will be re-allocated then.
During the stay oncampus, the international students can propose the written application for changing the dorm room to the Center. The Center will deal
with the application according to the specific situation. If application permitted, the Center will arrange to change the dorm room in next semester.
The electricity bill shall be paid before usage in the international dormitory. The students without the full scholarship can use 120 kilowatt monthly per person
without charge. The students with the full scholarship can use 200 kilowatt monthly per person without charge. The over-quota electricity shall be paid by the
students themselves.
Before check-in, the international students shall sign the Housing Contract. Please read carefully prior to the signature.
For more information about accommodation: http://study.tongji.edu.cn/index.php?classid=6791

6. Important notice on Health Insurance

The foreign students must purchase a medical insurance plan for their study in China, in order to pay for the expense for possible
accidental injury and medical treatments in hospitalization. Students without medical insurance plan will be rejected for
registration.
The plan recommended by the Ministry of Education is the Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners staying
in China of Ping An Annuity Insurance Company, Ltd (www.lxbx.net). It basically covers the expenses for the medical treatments
for accidental injury and hospitalization in public hospitals in the mainland of China. Medical assistance service in emergency is
also provided. The detailed introduction is available on registration. This plan is compulsory to all international students and
prerequisite to the registration. It costs about RMB 300 for 6 months. Please note that the designated Ping An Insurance shall
undertake the following insurance liabilities during the period of insurance: Death insurance, Accidental disability insurance,
Medical Insurance for Accidental Injury, Outpatient and Emergency Medical Insurance, and Hospitalization and Medical
Insurance.
For the detailed information about the insurance, please find at: http://www.lxbx.net/tbzn/lxbx-tb02.html

Address: 1500 Siping Road, Shanghai, P. R. China (200092)

Tel: +86-21-65981143 Fax: +86-21-65988568 Web: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn
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For the service of settlement of claim of the insurance, please find at: http://www.lxbx.net/lpfw/lxbx-lp10-s2.html
24 hours service hotline for the insurance: 400-840-5119; 0086-10-67185217
Besides, we highly suggest that students purchase the international insurance in your home country prior to your
departure.

7. Application for Scholarship

For details please refer to <Scholarship> at http://study.tongji.edu.cn/index.php?classid=6783

8. New Internship Regulation for International Students of Tongji University

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According to the new Internship Regulations effective since Apr 15 , 2015, all international students of Tongji University who
apply to do internship should meet specific requirements. Otherwise, it would be regards as illegal employment and will be
punished by Shanghai Exit and Entry Administration Bureau according to the law. For the detailed information of internship
regulations with application procedures, please read the link at:
http://sem.tongji.edu.cn/semen/?p=8723
http://study.tongji.edu.cn/index.php?classid=6835

9. VISA Information
Students should apply for proper visa for exchange study in Shanghai, China. Normally students should apply for student visa
which is X1 Visa (study in China for more than 180 days) or X2 Visa (study in China for no more than 180 days) after receiving
Tongji Admission Notice and other visa application docs sent by Tongji SEM. For the detailed application documents, please
consult the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate or you may view this website at: http://www.visaforchina.org/ .
Please be noted that students must entry China with holding proper visa instead of visa exemption.
More visa application information will be informed to students via email after official admission.

Address: 1500 Siping Road, Shanghai, P. R. China (200092)

Tel: +86-21-65981143 Fax: +86-21-65988568 Web: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn
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Contact List

International Cooperation Office of Tongji SEM

Dean of Tongji SEM

Prof. Dr. Jiazhen HUO (Mr)

Director of International Office, Tongji SEM

Grace SHOU (Ms)
(+86) 21 65982405
graceshou@tongji.edu.cn

Deputy Director of International Office, Tongji SEM

Ting CHENG (Ms)
(+86) 21 65982662
chengting@tongji.edu.cn

Deputy Director of International Office, Tongji SEM

Luisa LU (Ms) (+86) 21 65981143

luisalu@tongji.edu.cn

International Programme Coordinator (English speaking countries, Asia and

European countries except Germany, Finland, Italy and Spain)
Susan ZHOU (Ms)
(+86) 21 65986991
susanzhou@tongji.edu.cn

International Programme Coordinator (France, Middle East)

Spencer FAN (Mr)
(+86) 21 65981143
spencerfan@tongji.edu.cn

Incoming & Outgoing Program

Jack MA (Mr) International Programme Coordinator (Germany, Finland, Italy and Spain)
(+86) 21 65981143
jackma@tongji.edu.cn

Mailing Address:
School of Economics & Management, Tongji University
Rm 1301, Tongji Building A, Siping Road 1500, Shanghai, P.R. China, 200092
Tel: 86-21-6598 1143 | Fax: 86-21-6598 8568 | Web: http://sem-international.tongji.edu.cn

Address: 1500 Siping Road, Shanghai, P. R. China (200092)

Tel: +86-21-65981143 Fax: +86-21-65988568 Web: http://sem.tongji.edu.cn
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