Look beyond the university name
Xi'an Jiaotong University is a public university in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. It is a member of the C9 League.
| Location | Xi'an, Shaanxi, China |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Institution type | University |
| Faculty & staff | 5,561 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 231,602 |
| Total citations | 15,393,375 |
| President | Zhang Liqun |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 06 October 2026)
What can you study at Xi'an Jiaotong University?
Academics This section needs more citations . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . ( June 2021 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Qian Xuesen Library, the main library of the Xingqing campus XJTU's student body comprises 30,000 people, including 15,000 graduate students. The school offers 84 undergraduate majors, 200 master's degree disciplines, and 115 doctoral disciplines. Among these, eight are designated as first-order key disciplines by the Chinese government. Campus On-campus student dormitory XJTU's four campuses (Xingqing, Yanta, Innovation Harbor, and Qujiang) cover over 250 hectares. The Qian Xuesen Library (Xingqing campus) houses 5 million books, 4,100 current periodicals, 30,000 electronic periodicals, and more than 1 million electronic books.
Research strengths (by indexed output): High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials, Heat Transfer and Optimization, Dielectric materials and actuators, Machine Fault Diagnosis Techniques.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 06 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at Xi'an Jiaotong University
According to OpenAlex, Xi'an Jiaotong University has 231,602 indexed research works with 15,393,375 total citations.
Rankings and reputation University rankings BCUR National Domestic 10 Wu Shulian National Domestic 13 CUAA National Alumni 15 QS National General 15 THE National General 14–19 QS Asia (Asia version) General 72 THE Asia (Asia version) General 41 ARWU World Research 79 QS World General 296 THE World General =196 USNWR World General 129 XJTU is one of the elite universities in China with its status as a Double First-Class Construction university, C9 League University, and a member of the University Alliance of the Silk Road . It is the only university in Western China to be included in the C9 League and one of only two universities in the Western China region (alongside Sichuan University ) that consistently rank among the top-15 comprehensive research universities nationwide. As of 2025, Xi'an Jiaotong University was ranked among China's top-10 research comprehensive universities and ranked first in Western China region, with a combined population of almost 300 million. For 2026, XJTU was ranked # 79 by Academic Ranking of World Universities , #129 by U.S.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Yutong Lin — 35,498 citations
- Xiangyu Zhang — 33,866 citations
- Hai Cheng — 20,773 citations
- Deyu Meng — 9,243 citations
- Hai Cheng — 8,041 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads Xi'an Jiaotong University?
The current President is Zhang Liqun.
Zhang Liqun is the president of Xi'an Jiaotong University since March 2024. He was former president of the South China University of Technology from 2022 to 2024.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
Xi'an Jiaotong University is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Xi'an Jiaotong University
Official website: https://www.xjtu.edu.cn ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was Xi'an Jiaotong University founded?
Xi'an Jiaotong University was founded in 1896.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Zhang Liqun.