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Xi'an Jiaotong University, a national key university under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, is one of the country's oldest institutions of higher learning. Founded in Shanghai in 1896 as Nanyang Public, it was renamed Jiaotong University in 1921. In 1956, at the direction of the State Council, the university was moved to Xi'an, and renamed Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU). 

Xi'an Jiaotong University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #92 Ranking
  • 900 Academic Staff
  • 21,000 Students

History

Founded in Shanghai in 1896 as the Nanyang Public College, Xi'an Jiaotong University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in China. 

Education

Today's Xi'an Jiaotong University is a comprehensive research-oriented university with its focus on science and engineering. Its programs cover the fields of science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, literature and arts, law, philosophy, and education. It consists of 17 schools, offering 74 undergraduate programs, 199 master programs, and 114 doctoral programs.

Housing services

On Yanta campus are four dormitory buildings,where Medicine majors and Finance majors live. There are two types ofdormitories, single room and double room. Both are appropriately laid outand the building is equipped with necessary electric appliances, studying room, communal kitchen, canteen and laundryroom. The dormitory buildings are close to the campus canteen, basketballcourt, playground, teaching buildings and library. Buses and restaurants whichcan satisfy the dietary needs of different foreign students are available inthe neighborhood. 

Library services

The Xi’an Jiaotong University Library originates from Nanyang Public School Library, which was set up in Shanghai in 1896. In October 1919, the main library building was completed and was named as the Shanghai Industrial Specialized School Library of Communication Ministry, and renamed as the Jiaotong University Library in 1921. In 1956, Jiaotong University moved its campus to Xi’an with most of the faculty and 92% books of the library. 

Campus life

Located in Xi’an of Shaanxi province, XJTU includes threecampuses, Xingqing campus, Yanta campus and Qujiang campus, covering an area of1989400 square kilometers and gross floor area of 2038500 square kilometers.Foreign students mainly live in Xingqing and Yanta campus.

Accreditation

We have also attained accreditation from the Higher Education Academy (HEA), the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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Xi'an Jiaotong University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 2.8% China
Top 5.9% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

92

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Climbed 3 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
101 95 92

Best Global Universities Rankings

141

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 38 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
219 179 141

World University Rankings

201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
251 201 201

QS World University Rankings

305

By TopUniversities

Dropped 10 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
291 295 305

Xi'an Jiaotong University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
China Country
Xi’an City

Xi'an Jiaotong University Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 9 reviews

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5/5

Seeking new experiences with endless knowledge

The university offers a diverse learning experience

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2001 - Nov 2022
Posted on Jul 2022
4/5

Catalyzing Change in NOₓ Reduction Chemistry

I appreciated the structured approach of the study, especially how the concepts were introduced progressively—from basic principles to more advanced applications. The practical aspects, such as experiments and real-world relevance, made the learning experience engaging and helped reinforce theoretical understanding.Some areas could benefit from clearer explanations, particularly the more complex sections where steps were condensed or assumptions were not fully explained.Overall, my study experience was positive and intellectually stimulating. It helped me build a stronger foundation in the subject and develop practical and analytical skills. With a few improvements in clarity and structure, the experience could be even more effective and rewarding.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2025 - Aug 2028
Posted on Apr 2026
4/5

My experience at Xjtu

Over all it was great beyond language barrier. I enjoyed it here the campus life is really good and china and chinese are really good to me.

Posted by Arqam Waqar
Studied from Aug 2023 - Jul 2026
Posted on Nov 2025
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