SJTU's College of Smart Energy sits where the energy transition meets digitalisation — smart grids, energy storage and AI-driven energy systems, taught in English for the grid that is adding more renewables than any other on earth.
Key facts
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
60,000 CNY per year
Intake
September
Application deadline
SJTU-wide cycle for September entry: applications open mid-October; Chinese Government Scholarship rounds 15 December and 15 February; SJTU scholarship 31 March; self-funded applicants 31 May
60,000 RMB/yr for 2.5 years — re-verified Sep 2026 on the College of Smart Energy site; the three specializations are its research areas. Minhang campus.
Specialization tracks
CO2 Capture and UtilizationEnergy Storage and Novel Battery TechnologiesSmart Power Systems
Curriculum modules
Smart energy systems — Grids, storage and digital energy infrastructure.
Energy and power engineering core — Thermophysics and power engineering foundations.
Thesis — Independent research project.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for non-native speakers
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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