Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 5th in China, 130th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 118 research topics. Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 315,335 academic publications and 6,603,234 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 44 notable alumni.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 3rd for Engineering in China and 22nd in the World with 190,398 publications made and 4,011,964 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in China and 36th in the World with 187,388 publications made and 4,555,759 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 4th for Biology in China and 62nd in the World with 183,569 publications made and 4,444,805 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Nanotechnology.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 3rd for Physics in China and 33rd in the World with 169,933 publications made and 3,686,435 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in China and 48th in the World with 143,639 publications made and 2,538,503 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 5th for Medicine in China and 84th in the World with 130,201 publications made and 2,969,524 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Psychiatry.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 5th for Environmental Science in China and 58th in the World with 112,846 publications made and 2,473,382 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 161st in the World with 84,884 publications made and 1,637,451 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in China and 43rd in the World with 67,686 publications made and 1,263,646 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 4th for Psychology in China and 112th in the World with 59,407 publications made and 1,191,765 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 4th for Business in China and 63rd in the World with 43,163 publications made and 726,052 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Accounting.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 6th for Economics in China and 143rd in the World with 19,825 publications made and 401,314 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked 5th for Art & Design in China and 108th in the World with 16,189 publications made and 226,063 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Architecture.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
