Jiaotong University started recruiting its first batch of female students in 1927. The photo (top) shows the university's first female graduates in 1931 and present-day photo of students. [Photo from official WeChat account of Shanghai Jiaotong University]

Jiaotong University, established in 1896, celebrates its 120th birthday on April 8.

Five Jiaotong universities, including Beijing Jiaotong University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Southwest Jiaotong University and National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, will celebrate together for the first time.

Shanghai Jiaotong University released a collection of campus photos dating from early times to the present day, which show many changes.