About the Program
Get ready to dive into innovation! ๐
The “Ocean Dreams” 2025 International Summer School, hosted by the School of Ocean and Civil Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), brings together global talents for an exciting academic adventure.
This program is all about ๐ international collaboration, ๐ cutting-edge research, and ๐ฌ interdisciplinary learning. Using top-tier resources from SJTU and its partners, it creates a platform where students, experts, and scholars from all over the world can exchange ideas, explore new research frontiers, and build lasting connections.
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Dates: July 21 โ August 3, 2025
๐ Location: Minhang Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Over the past 17 editions, “Ocean Dreams” has welcomed more than 1,000 students and scholars from countries like the U.S., U.K., Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and beyond!
Who Can Apply? ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐
If you’re a Masterโs or PhD student โ or a senior undergraduate (3rd year or above) โ specializing in:
- Marine and Ocean Engineering
- Mechanics
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Or related fields
…youโre eligible to join! ๐
Only about 80 students will be selected by an expert review committee based on submitted documents. ๐
Whatโs Waiting for You? ๐ฏ
๐ Academic Lectures
Top experts will share insights on hot topics like:
- Green ship design ๐ข
- Marine renewable energy ๐
- Structural and engineering mechanics ๐ ๏ธ
- Smart marine technology ๐ค
๐๏ธ Site Visits
Tour SJTUโs campuses, cutting-edge labs, museums, and leading marine companies!
๐ง Student Seminars
Join research groups, tackle real-world topics, and compete for the Best Team Award! ๐
๐งช Experimental Workshops
Get hands-on with marine engineering experiments โ from planning to data analysis.
๐ผ๏ธ Poster Presentations
Showcase your current research through a poster session. Shine bright and you might win the Excellent Poster Award! ๐
๐ฏ Cultural Adventures
Experience Shanghaiโs rich history, visit the Maritime Museum, and dive into Chinese culture! ๐จ๐ณ
Fees & Scholarships ๐ฐ
Program Fees
- Course materials and organized visits: Free
- Travel, meals, and accommodation (~150 RMB/day, twin room): Participantโs responsibility
Accommodation will be arranged by the program team.
Scholarship Opportunities ๐
To encourage participation, scholarships will be awarded to over 30% of students.
(But remember, you canโt combine this with other scholarships!)
Awards Breakdown:
| Category | Foreign Students | Other Students |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5000 RMB | 3000 RMB |
| B | 3000 RMB | 2000 RMB |
| C | 2000 RMB | 1000 RMB |
๐ How it works:
- Selected by expert committee
- Reimbursed based on your travel and accommodation invoices
- Full participation required (max 1-day absence allowed)
How to Apply ๐ฅ๏ธ
๐ Deadline: May 12, 2025
For International Students:
Apply online at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn (QR code available)
For Chinese Students:
Submit through this link (Email applications not accepted.)
โ๏ธ Admission Results:
Rolling admissions; all results will be announced by May 20, 2025.
Admitted students must confirm participation promptly.
Need Help? ๐ค
Contact Person: Wang Peng
๐ง Email: wp6726454@sjtu.edu.cn
๐ Address: Room B431, Mulan Building, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
๐๏ธ Tentative Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 20 | Registration |
| July 21 | Opening Ceremony & Lectures |
| July 22 | Lectures |
| July 23 | Campus and Lab Visit |
| July 24 | Lectures |
| July 25 | Museum Visit (Xuhui Campus) |
| July 26โ27 | Free Days ๐ |
| July 28 | Lectures |
| July 29 | Company Visit |
| July 30 | Mechanics Experiment Workshop |
| July 31 | Student Group Reports |
| August 1 | Poster Presentations & Seminars |
| August 2 | Cultural Exploration ๐ฏ |
| August 3 | Closing Day |
๐ Ready to turn your summer into a journey of discovery? Apply now and make your “Ocean Dreams” come true! ๐
