University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute

The University of Michigan – Shanghai and Tong University Joint Institute aims to be the foremost international engineering institute in China and among the best in the world. Established in 2006, the Joint Institute is the result of a strategic partnership between two top universities in the U.S. and China, the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The Joint Institute offers students the best of both worlds, with the rich history and expertise of two of the world’s leading universities coming together to provide unparalleled opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. The curriculum blends the unique features of the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, with all courses taught in English by world-class faculty recruited from leading universities worldwide. Numerous student organizations and clubs in UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) offer students varied avenues for extracurricular pursuits.