Program Overview
The "Ocean Dreams" -2025 International Summer School on Ocean Engineering and Mechanics is organized by the School of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The program is characterized by its international focus, cutting-edge content, and interdisciplinary approach, relying on high-quality faculty and research resources from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and its partner institutions. It provides a platform for academic exchange and collaboration for experts, scholars, and students from both domestic and international institutions. The summer school aims to cultivate interdisciplinary talents and promote international collaboration. This year's program will be held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Minhang campus from July 21 to August 3, 2025.
This program has been successfully held 17 times, attracting over a thousand master's and senior undergraduate students from China, the US, South Korea, Japan, India, Pakistan, the UK, Vietnam, Australia, Iran, and other countries. Renowned scholars from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Norway, Japan, and more have participated, offering lectures and leading various academic and cultural activities.



Date and Venue
·Dates: July 21 - August 3, 2025
·Venue: Minhang Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Eligibility
·Eligibility: Master's and PhD students, and senior undergraduates (3rd year and above) from disciplines including Marine and Ocean Engineering, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and related fields, worldwide.
·Enrollment: Around 80 participants will be selected based on submitted documents by an expert committee.
Activities
·Academic Lectures: Renowned experts and scholars will deliver lectures on the latest research and trends in shipbuilding and marine engineering, mechanics, civil engineering, and transportation engineering. Topics will cover areas like green ship design, marine renewable energy, structural mechanics, engineering mechanics, and intelligent marine technologies.
·Site Visits: Participants will visit Shanghai Jiao Tong University campus, museums, the National Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, and leading enterprises.
·Student Seminars: Students will be divided into research groups to discuss a specific topic and present their findings. The "Best Team Award" will be given by an expert panel.
·Experimental Courses: Marine engineering and mechanics experiments will be conducted in groups, involving experimental design, hands-on operation, data collection, and data processing.
·Poster Presentations: Each participant will create and present a poster related to their current research. An expert panel will select the "Excellent Poster Award."
·Cultural Exploration: Students will visit historical landmarks in Shanghai, the Maritime Museum, and experience the charm of Chinese culture.






Fees and Scholarships
Course materials and organized visits are covered by the program. Participants bear their travel, accommodation (approx. RMB 150/day/person, twin room), and meals. Accommodation will be arranged by the program.
Offered to encourage participation. Covers more than 30% of applicants. Cannot be combined with other scholarships.
(1) Award Categories:
|
A |
B |
C |
Foreign students from abroad |
RMB 5000 |
RMB 3000 |
RMB 2000 |
Other students |
RMB 3000 |
RMB 2000 |
RMB 1000 |
(2)Selection and Requirement:
·Awards are determined by an expert panel and announced with admission offers.
·Reimbursed based on submitted invoices for travel, lodging, and meals.
·Full attendance is required (max 1 day absence).
How to apply
Application deadline: May 12, 2025
(1) For international students: apply online http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn, following the process in the following QR code;

(2) For Chinese students: https://wj.qq.com/s2/19628929/5f3e/ (Email applications not accepted).
Rolling admission with notifications issued by May 20 at the latest. Admitted students must confirm participation as instructed.
Contact Us
Coordinator:Wang Peng
Email:wp6726454@sjtu.edu.cn
Address: Room B431, Mulan Building, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Appendix 1: Tentative Schedule
No. |
Date |
Event |
1 |
July 20 Sun |
Registration |
2 |
July 21 Mon |
Opening Ceremony & Lectures |
3 |
July 22 Tue |
Lectures |
4 |
July 23 Wed |
Visiting Minhang Campus and Laboratory |
5 |
July 24 Thu |
Lectures |
6 |
July 25 Fri |
Visiting Xuhui Campus and Museum |
7 |
July 26 Sat |
Day Off |
8 |
July 27 Sun |
Day Off |
9 |
July 28 Mon |
Lectures |
10 |
July 29 Tue |
Visiting Corporation |
11 |
July 30 Wed |
Mechanics Experiment Course |
12 |
July 31 Thu |
Student Reports |
13 |
Aug 1 Fri |
Posters and Student Seminars |
14 |
Aug 2 Sat |
Cultural Exploration |
15 |
Aug 3 Sun |
The End |