The UM-SJTU Joint Institute Campus, located on Shanghai Jiao Tong University's expansive Minhang Campus, specializes in high-quality engineering education modeled after the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. All instruction is delivered in English by a distinguished faculty comprising experts from both UM and SJTU, fostering an international learning environment that emphasizes innovation, research, and practical application. The campus hosts undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in three core engineering disciplines, preparing students for global careers through rigorous coursework, state-of-the-art labs, and collaborative research opportunities.
- Mechanical Engineering (ME): This program equips students with foundational and advanced knowledge in mechanics, materials, and systems design. Key courses include Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Machine Elements, Control Systems, Robotics, and Manufacturing Processes. Students engage in capstone projects involving real-world design challenges.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE): Spanning electrical engineering and computer engineering, the curriculum covers electronics, signals, and computing hardware. Core courses feature Circuits and Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields, Microprocessors, VLSI Design, and Power Electronics. Emphasis is placed on embedded systems and communication technologies.
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): Focused on software development, algorithms, and systems, this program blends theory and practice. Essential courses are Discrete Mathematics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Research opportunities in AI and cybersecurity are prominent.
The institute also offers engineering cluster programs and interdisciplinary electives, promoting cross-disciplinary studies with other SJTU schools in areas like materials science, naval architecture, and information engineering. With modern facilities including advanced labs for robotics, cleanrooms, and computing clusters, the campus supports cutting-edge research in sustainable energy, intelligent systems, and biomedical engineering.
