Jiao Tong University was founded in the time of national crisis, grew up at the time of the rise of China, and has flourished during the days of wealth and strength of the motherland. Since the inception of the school in 1896, generations of Jiao Tong University have been caring about the homeland, seeking truth and pragmatism, and forging ahead to fulfil the motto that ““when you drink water, never shall you forget its source; love your motherland and bring honor to your alma mater”, thus making significant contributions to the prosperity of the country and the rejuvenation of the nation.

Thanks to its 120 years of history, Jiao Tong University will carry forward and unfold a new future. In the context of the grand strategy of the Chinese national rejuvenation and the world’s transformation unseen in a century, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has always maintained the spirit of moving forward with determination and perseverance, and the faith of being bold for breakthrough and indomitable struggle by keeping its original aspiration and mission to cultivate talents for the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the nation via active supporting services on top-notch science and technology to stand on its own, thus enhancing its capability of leading economic and social development, and striving to promote China’s modern higher education as the pioneer and forerunner.

In order to closely align with the national needs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has set up the SJTU-BOC Institute of Technology & Finance, which is an innovative move by Chinese universities to accelerate the application of advances in science and technology. Relying on the interdisciplinary advantages of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Institute will promote the financial function to empower scientific and technological innovation and application of research results, cultivate future-oriented global top-tier talents in technology and finance, build an integrated platform consolidating resources of “production, academics, research, innovation and application,” and explore a brand-new way of developing professional and comprehensive talents.

An exceptional future requires an exceptional responsibility. It is hoped that the SJTU-BOC Institute of Technology & Finance will achieve the ambition of “talent cultivation for national prosperity” of Jiao tong University, continue the enthusiasm of “patriotism and self-improvement,” and strive to become the world’s top-echelon institute, leading the future development with strong confidence and fighting spirit in order to nurture talents for the country, attract fresh resources for industries and open a new chapter going forward.