Dear students about to embark on your journey into higher education,

Shandong Jiaotong University extends a warm and heartfelt welcome to all of you! We are delighted to have you here to explore knowledge, sow the seeds of hope, and pursue your dreams.

Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Shandong and carrying forward the legacy of transportation, Shandong Jiaotong University has developed, over its 65 years of perseverance and dedicated effort, into the only undergraduate university in Shandong Province with a distinctive focus on cultivating talents in water and land transportation. Over these six and a half decades, we have nurtured over 260,000 graduates and trained numerous management and engineering professionals for the transportation industry, who have excelled through hard work, innovation, and outstanding achievements in all sectors of national construction.

At Shandong Jiaotong University, we adhere to the principle of “people first, distinctiveness as the foundation,” and the talent development model of “competence-oriented education.” We are proud to have the nation's first eco-library built to ecological standards, the first university-based automobile museum with unique features, and a modern campus nestled amidst beautiful natural surroundings. Guided by our school motto, "Pursue virtue and goodness, seek knowledge and truth," we provide a broad space for your all-around development in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education. Here, you will experience the beauty of life, the sincerity of your peers, and the dedication of your teachers. Here, you will leave behind echoes of joyful songs, images of relentless effort, and the cherished memories of an unregretful youth. Here, you will experience the most unforgettable and cherished moments of your university life.

Your arrival brings fresh energy and vitality to Shandong Jiaotong University. It is the youthful enthusiasm and the persistent pursuit of a brighter future by students like you that inspire generations of teachers to dedicate themselves selflessly and tirelessly to nurturing outstanding talent with great love and a strong sense of responsibility. Today, you are students of Shandong Jiaotong University; tomorrow, you will be pillars of the nation.

Gathering talent from across the country to nurture is our honor; fostering a new generation to serve the nation is our responsibility. We sincerely hope that you will choose Shandong Jiaotong University, considering the relationship between university choice and personal development based on your aspirations and ambitions. We firmly believe that here at Shandong Jiaotong University, you will write a meaningful chapter in your life’s journey, driven by passion, ideals, and hard work!