About JUSTCOOL
What is JUSTCOOL?
The"Joint Examinations and Admissions for International Students to Top Chinese Universities：PhD Program" (called JUSTCOOL: PhD)
is an elite doctoral pathway jointly launched by top Chinese institutions, including Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Tongji University. It is open to outstanding non-Chinese undergraduate students worldwide, aiming to recruit and nurture top-tier scientific research talents of the future.
Why JUSTCOOL?
COOL by name. COOL by nature.
Three elite universities · One joint mission · World-class faculty · Cutting-edge facilities · Full scholarship support · Shanghai — the city that embraces the world.
JUSTCOOL: Where top talent meets top opportunity.
- Top universities, side by side — that's COOL.
- World-class faculty, global prestige — that's COOL.
- Cutting-edge labs where breakthroughs bloom — that's COOL.
- Full funding that removes all gloom — that's COOL.
- Shanghai's embrace in every room — that's COOL.
Why Shanghai?
Shanghai
the city that embraces the world.
Shanghai is ranked 2nd globally and 1st in Asia on the UK-published Time Out World's Best Cities 2026. Shanghai offers an unparalleled educational landscape for global talents. As a premier global financial and innovation hub, it provides students with direct access to world-class academic resources and cutting-edge industry practices. Studying here means your classroom extends far beyond the campus; it encompasses multinational corporate headquarters, top-tier research institutes, and diverse international communities. This immersive environment not only sharpens your professional skills but also equips you with a truly global perspective, preparing you to tackle future challenges on an international stage.
