Shanghai University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #670 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #112 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #42 of 960 | In China |
| #5 of 35 | In Shanghai |
| #87 of 1,022 | For Product and Industrial Design |
| Top50% | For 185 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 36,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.shu.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* Shanghai University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
| Enrollment | 36,000 |
| Full time employee | 3,077 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
Shanghai University is a world-class research university with 87,019 scientific papers published and 1,427,365 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Computer Science, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Shanghai University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 94 | 145 |
| 1994 | 89 | 178 |
| 1995 | 80 | 208 |
| 1996 | 126 | 227 |
| 1997 | 179 | 302 |
| 1998 | 204 | 349 |
| 1999 | 254 | 440 |
| 2000 | 376 | 414 |
| 2001 | 347 | 482 |
| 2002 | 591 | 776 |
| 2003 | 764 | 966 |
| 2004 | 1177 | 1335 |
| 2005 | 1528 | 2328 |
| 2006 | 2073 | 3744 |
| 2007 | 2358 | 5564 |
| 2008 | 2667 | 7536 |
| 2009 | 2915 | 10012 |
| 2010 | 3269 | 12903 |
| 2011 | 3444 | 17067 |
| 2012 | 2943 | 20809 |
| 2013 | 3109 | 26224 |
| 2014 | 3174 | 31660 |
| 2015 | 3116 | 36620 |
| 2016 | 3267 | 43950 |
| 2017 | 3548 | 52782 |
| 2018 | 4111 | 66662 |
| 2019 | 4595 | 85746 |
| 2020 | 4984 | 111003 |
| 2021 | 5882 | 137960 |
| 2022 | 7014 | 166534 |
| 2023 | 7422 | 190308 |
| 2024 | 6817 | 216200 |
| 2025 | 4811 | 212852 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 21,000-89,000 per annum (CNY) |
|---|
Shanghai University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Shanghai University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor - Xueshi Xuewei | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master - Shuoshi Xuewei | Accountancy, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Archiving, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Commercial Law, Demography and Population, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, English Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Food Science, Foreigners Education, Information Sciences, International Business, Japanese, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microwaves, Music, Nuclear Engineering, Philosophical Schools, Philosophy, Physics, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Regional Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Transport Management |
| PhD - Boshi | Acting, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Demography and Population, Design, Development Studies, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Folklore, History, Industrial and Production Economics, International Business, Journalism, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Operations Research, Optics, Philology, Physics, Radiophysics, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Technology |
Shanghai University alumni
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Yang Shangkun
- Occupations
- revolutionarypolitician
- Biography
-
Yang Shangkun was a Chinese Communist military and political leader, president of China from 1988 to 1993, and one of the Eight Elders that dominated the party after the death of Mao Zedong.
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Chen Yi
- Occupations
- diplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
Chen Yi was a Chinese communist military commander and politician. He served as Mayor of Shanghai from 1949 to 1958 and as Foreign Minister of China from 1958 to 1972. He is one of Ten Marshals of the People's Republic of China.
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Rao Shushi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rao Shushi was a Chinese politician and a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader before he was purged in 1954 alongside Gao Gang. He was imprisoned in 1955 and died in custody in 1975.
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François Jullien
- Occupations
- sinologisthellenistphilosopheruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
François Jullien is a French philosopher, Hellenist, and sinologist.
Shanghai University faculties and divisions
| Centre : MBA | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| College : Automobile | Automotive Engineering |
| College : International Exchange | Bioengineering, Chinese, Design, Finance, International Business, International Economics, Tourism, Transport Management |
| College : Science | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Department/Division : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Department/Division : Library, Information and Archives | Archiving, Information Management, Library Science |
| Institute : Language and Commerce | Business and Commerce, Modern Languages |
| School : Communications and Information Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Communication Studies, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology |
| School : Computer Engineering and Science | Computer Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| School : Digital Arts | Design, Film, Industrial Design, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| School : Economics | Economics |
| School : Environmental and Chemical Engineering | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Structural Architecture |
| School : Film and Television Arts and Technology | Cinema and Television, Journalism |
| School : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| School : Foreign Languages | English, Japanese, Modern Languages |
| School : International Business and Administration | Administration, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Management |
| School : International Exchange | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Liberal Arts | Anthropology, Archiving, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Folklore, History, Literature, Sociology |
| School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| School : Management | Management |
| School : Materials Science and Engineering | Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Molecular Biology |
| School : Mechatronic Engineering and Automation | Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Physical Education | Physical Education |
| School : SHU-UTS SILC Business | Business Administration, Information Management, International Business |
| School : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| School : Sociology and Political Sciences | Political Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Technology | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | SHU 上海大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | The movement of heaven is full of power. Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring. Be concerned about the affairs of state before others and enjoy comfort after others |
| Colors | light blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 99 Shangda Road, Baoshan District Shanghai, 200444 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 24,871,000 |