As a key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) is one of China's oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions and enjoys a strong reputation both domestically and internationally.
Since its relocation to Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, generations of XJTU members have rooted themselves in the western region, serving the nation and making outstanding contributions to the development of western China and the country as a whole.
China's last feudal government failed in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, plunging the entire nation into crisis. During those chaotic times, Sheng Xuanhuai, a famous industrialist and educator, established Shanghai-based Nanyang College in 1896 with the purpose of "promoting education for talents' development to realize the nation's rejuvenation".
In 1921, the college changed its name to Jiaotong University. By adhering to the mission of "learning practical skills, developing industries", the university stressed the pursuit of "a first-class code of conduct, first-class learning, first-class achievements, and first-class talent cultivation".