University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI) is a leading institute of international education. Founded in 2006, the Joint Institute is the result of a strategic partnership between two top universities in the U.S. and China, the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The goal of this partnership is to build a world-class institute in China for nurturing future leaders with global visions. Over a short period of 10 years, the Joint Institute has grown to become a highly regarded institute with significant academic impact and an international reputation. It has won many awards for higher education innovation, including the Model of International Education in Shanghai, the Model of China's Higher Education, and the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award.