Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the first national key subjects with first level priority in financial support in China. There are about 300 faculty and staff members and about 1300 full-time students in the School of Materials Science and Engineering (SMSE), including about 50 foreign students who come from more than 10 countries, e.g. France, Russia, Korea, Pakistan, Iran and so on.
With an international view, SMSE offers the best learning experience to its students, the most rewarding working environment for its faculty and staff members and the most effective service to industry and the society. SMSE now is developing toward a world first class school with initiative spirit, and great achievements of faculty and students.
- MSE program of SJTU was ranked 20 in 2021 QS world university ranking;
- MSE program in SJTU, has been consistently remained in national top 5, in last ten years;
- MSE program in SJTU was ranked No. 1 by the Ministry of Education in 2003;
- MSE in SJTU was authorized as the first-class National Key Discipline in 2007;
- MSE in SJTU has been listed in world top 1‰ discipline of ESI for years.
Mission
To provide internationally recognized education in the field of materials science and engineering, cultivating students with strong problem solving abilities in science and engineering, global vision, as well as communication and teamwork skills.
Objectives
The International Program aims to cultivate students capable of:
- Solving complex science engineering problems by making use of their understanding of the relationships of microstructure, properties, performance, and processing of materials.
- Perceiving and following the rapidly changing scientific and technological trends, and driving the development of future technologies.
- Communicating effectively with colleagues or peers all over the world.
- Making substantial contribution to science, technology, and society.
The program of undergraduate education in Materials Science and Engineering includes four parts: general education courses, major courses, practical education courses and personalized courses. For major courses, it consists of three parts, namely, fundamental courses, MSE compulsory courses and MSE selective courses. The specialized courses are listed here:
| Fundamental education courses |
Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics of Materials Materials Chemistry Physics of Materials Mechanics of Materials |
| MSE compulsory courses |
Principles of Materials Processing Fundamentals of Materials Science & Engineering Structural and Chemical Characterization of Materials Physical Properties of Materials Mechanical Behavior of Materials |
| MSE elective courses |
Biomedical Materials Composite Materials Functional Materials Metal Processing Technologies |
The International Undergraduate Course Map
International cooperation and Exchange
SMSE has academic cooperation and exchange with many renowned universities and corporations at home and abroad. Excellent students are sent abroad regularly to pursue Master's degree, Doctor's degree within a short-term academic exchanges.
Contact us
Office of Academic Affairs
Coordinator: Meijun Liu
Room 4003, Materials A, 800 Dongchuan Rd
Minhang District, Shanghai 200240
Tel: (+86 21)34203100
Email: liumj@sjtu.edu.cn