Shanghai University of Sport: Rankings

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The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 267th in China, 3280th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 44 research topics. The Shanghai University of Sport ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,122 academic publications and 63,694 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3280 of 14,131 In the World
#1021 of 5,830 In Asia
#267 of 960 In China
#17 of 35 In Shanghai
#145 of 1,346 For Sports / Exercise science
#279 of 2,796 For Sports Medicine
#373 of 3,992 For Physical Therapy
#4019 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#4963 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 41 other topics

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Medicine rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 174th for Medicine in China and 1632nd in the World with 4,748 publications made and 56,821 citations received. Main research topics: Physical Therapy, Pathology, Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.

Medicine ranking Location
#174 of 549 In China
#581 of 2,817 In Asia
#1632 of 6,793 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1999 2 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 1 0
2005 8 1
2006 26 2
2007 44 1
2008 71 11
2009 80 29
2010 89 50
2011 106 53
2012 92 99
2013 139 207
2014 125 328
2015 137 551
2016 120 796
2017 161 1169
2018 188 1487
2019 262 2201
2020 394 4032
2021 411 5462
2022 543 7263
2023 516 8201
2024 619 10416
2025 737 13309

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 3 5 145
Sports Medicine 8 28 279
Physical Therapy 16 49 373
Occupational Therapy 29 98 552
Gerontology 44 165 948
Audiology 62 256 1007
Anatomy and Physiology 94 324 1022
Health Science 78 309 1251
Pathology 138 460 1291
Epidemiology 90 429 1325
Clinical Psychology 92 362 1424
Cardiology 131 496 1426
Psychiatry 134 456 1428
Surgery 124 509 1448
Anesthesiology 125 533 1482
Nursing 94 397 1533
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 166 615 1696
Orthodontics 124 580 1747
Oncology and Cancer research 217 747 1761
Critical Care Nursing 126 600 1822
Pharmacology 224 812 1847
Immunology 234 811 2015
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 217 852 2033
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 159 789 2372
Healthcare Management (MHA) 131 798 2416
Public Health 234 923 2533

Biology rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 344th for Biology in China and 2609th in the World with 3,849 publications made and 46,617 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#344 of 553 In China
#1156 of 2,838 In Asia
#2609 of 6,841 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2005 2 1
2006 14 0
2007 37 1
2008 48 14
2009 59 32
2010 77 51
2011 69 52
2012 71 90
2013 114 160
2014 100 260
2015 101 455
2016 91 648
2017 119 933
2018 148 1255
2019 203 1783
2020 300 3146
2021 320 4172
2022 495 5724
2023 475 6645
2024 508 8224
2025 595 10493

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 107 328 1131
Biotechnology 195 684 1656
Biophysics 248 661 1702
Oncology and Cancer research 217 747 1761
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 252 731 1803
Pharmacology 224 812 1847
Immunology 234 811 2015
Evolutionary Biology 330 802 2146
Animal Science 190 787 2163
Genetics 301 987 2287
Forestry 208 842 2314
Biochemistry 343 1115 2436
Molecular Biology 355 1181 2615
Nutrition and Food Science 410 1681 3494
Paleontology 441 1665 3876
Botany 431 1739 3949
Agricultural Science 496 2006 4434

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 312th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 2985th in the World with 3,409 publications made and 33,034 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#312 of 563 In China
#1003 of 2,867 In Asia
#2985 of 7,088 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1999 2 0
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 3 0
2005 13 0
2006 38 0
2007 83 0
2008 120 4
2009 111 11
2010 136 22
2011 127 32
2012 114 51
2013 148 108
2014 135 177
2015 96 304
2016 74 451
2017 83 666
2018 107 856
2019 151 1299
2020 246 2553
2021 250 3619
2022 338 4560
2023 305 5278
2024 391 6021
2025 406 7234

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 3 5 145
Public Policy / Administration 197 450 1860
Aesthetics 222 600 1959
Communications and Public Relations 151 528 1973
Archaeology 294 768 2131
Gender Studies 114 450 2133
Library and Information science 152 623 2252
Demography 206 787 2259
History 293 805 2332
Education Majors 262 764 2374
Law 289 825 2484
Anthropology 200 790 2583
Sociology 243 854 2700
Political Science 284 884 2850
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 289 1027 3130
Linguistics 433 1451 3443
Philosophy 369 1250 3530

Computer Science rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 358th for Computer Science in China and 2645th in the World with 3,159 publications made and 34,364 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.

Computer Science ranking Location
#358 of 563 In China
#1136 of 2,842 In Asia
#2645 of 6,855 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 4 0
2006 18 0
2007 49 0
2008 72 8
2009 64 20
2010 83 37
2011 71 55
2012 60 67
2013 104 126
2014 91 187
2015 92 326
2016 64 483
2017 82 723
2018 84 885
2019 135 1263
2020 253 2246
2021 284 3112
2022 378 4377
2023 341 5172
2024 414 6441
2025 496 8122

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 107 328 1131
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 252 731 1803
Cognitive Science 303 875 2114
Multimedia 291 844 2167
Library and Information science 152 623 2252
Software Engineering 304 869 2328
Data Science 331 1044 2614
Human-Computer Interaction 393 1205 2896
Machine Learning 412 1393 2963
Computational Linguistics 445 1426 2988
Management Information Systems 420 1269 3286
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 455 1593 3502
Computer Vision 467 1709 3662
Telecommunications 475 1803 3886
Computer Networking 488 1834 4083
Cyber Security 502 1972 4486

Psychology rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 191st for Psychology in China and 1783rd in the World with 2,869 publications made and 34,713 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#191 of 553 In China
#621 of 2,766 In Asia
#1783 of 6,663 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 5 0
2006 13 0
2007 32 0
2008 42 6
2009 52 19
2010 66 34
2011 68 36
2012 65 59
2013 74 129
2014 90 206
2015 79 334
2016 69 510
2017 91 726
2018 93 953
2019 137 1359
2020 232 2424
2021 249 3291
2022 339 4410
2023 302 5174
2024 365 6489
2025 484 8290

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Occupational Therapy 29 98 552
Neuroscience 107 328 1131
Clinical Psychology 92 362 1424
Psychiatry 134 456 1428
Child Psychology 113 447 1675
Cognitive Science 303 875 2114
Education Majors 262 764 2374
Social Psychology 271 982 2761

Environmental Science rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 407th for Environmental Science in China and 3416th in the World with 2,113 publications made and 16,982 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#407 of 553 In China
#1448 of 2,841 In Asia
#3416 of 6,888 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2007 60 1
2008 85 1
2009 80 3
2010 83 15
2011 92 15
2012 79 33
2013 93 60
2014 88 87
2015 61 161
2016 44 249
2017 63 388
2018 64 480
2019 87 694
2020 162 1344
2021 137 1821
2022 210 2364
2023 190 2759
2024 222 3115
2025 211 3718

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Forestry 208 842 2314
Geography and Cartography 348 1120 2871
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 389 1400 3139
Paleontology 441 1665 3876
Geology 455 1801 4138
Ecology 470 1841 4249
Agricultural Science 496 2006 4434

Chemistry rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 423rd for Chemistry in China and 3194th in the World with 2,038 publications made and 25,368 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science.

Chemistry ranking Location
#423 of 547 In China
#1500 of 2,785 In Asia
#3194 of 6,561 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
2004 2 0
2005 4 0
2006 6 0
2007 19 0
2008 29 12
2009 30 23
2010 31 38
2011 33 37
2012 26 51
2013 53 87
2014 57 156
2015 45 246
2016 55 365
2017 62 544
2018 93 720
2019 107 1050
2020 141 1607
2021 172 2108
2022 272 3017
2023 275 3730
2024 269 4444
2025 308 5737

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biochemistry 343 1115 2436
Nutrition and Food Science 410 1681 3494
Organic Chemistry 454 1720 3624
Materials Science 488 1996 4304

Engineering rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 443rd for Engineering in China and 3499th in the World with 1,973 publications made and 18,011 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#443 of 560 In China
#1603 of 2,841 In Asia
#3499 of 6,795 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 6 0
2006 19 0
2007 34 1
2008 59 5
2009 52 7
2010 63 16
2011 59 23
2012 51 40
2013 77 84
2014 57 105
2015 61 177
2016 37 208
2017 49 379
2018 53 490
2019 92 740
2020 176 1174
2021 161 1544
2022 215 2188
2023 211 2721
2024 235 3431
2025 244 4405

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biotechnology 195 684 1656
Architectural Engineering 259 701 1669
Operations Research 356 1046 2293
Acoustical Engineering 343 1074 2508
Systems Engineering 317 992 2508
Aerospace Engineering 349 1148 2639
Structural Engineering 341 1181 2666
Human-Computer Interaction 393 1205 2896
Mechanical Engineering 373 1275 2938
Civil Engineering 399 1399 3200
Optical Engineering 466 1706 3689
Telecommunications 475 1803 3886
Computer Networking 488 1834 4083
Electrical Engineering 483 1960 4263
Materials Science 488 1996 4304
Metallurgical Engineering 491 2061 4490

Physics rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 444th for Physics in China and 3435th in the World with 1,951 publications made and 16,066 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#444 of 558 In China
#1567 of 2,822 In Asia
#3435 of 6,729 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 7 0
2006 17 0
2007 36 1
2008 77 5
2009 51 5
2010 65 18
2011 76 20
2012 54 35
2013 87 73
2014 64 103
2015 55 162
2016 42 213
2017 55 364
2018 60 428
2019 89 671
2020 140 1134
2021 158 1478
2022 184 1969
2023 196 2455
2024 233 3173
2025 242 3911

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biophysics 248 661 1702
Acoustical Engineering 343 1074 2508
Astrophysics and Astronomy 336 1053 2620
Quantum and Particle physics 435 1503 3296
Optical Engineering 466 1706 3689
Materials Science 488 1996 4304

Mathematics rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 356th for Mathematics in China and 2673rd in the World with 1,557 publications made and 15,852 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#356 of 550 In China
#1121 of 2,725 In Asia
#2673 of 6,434 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2004 1 0
2005 6 0
2006 16 0
2007 34 0
2008 54 1
2009 47 3
2010 51 10
2011 57 16
2012 52 21
2013 57 33
2014 49 70
2015 32 104
2016 37 160
2017 37 282
2018 41 363
2019 62 556
2020 115 1008
2021 128 1496
2022 176 2147
2023 160 2397
2024 190 2470
2025 186 3005

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Operations Research 356 1046 2293
Math Teachers 293 895 2579
Statistics 344 1089 2594
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 457 1586 3604

Business rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 366th for Business in China and 3113th in the World with 1,155 publications made and 7,439 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Advertising, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management.

Business ranking Location
#366 of 557 In China
#1229 of 2,654 In Asia
#3113 of 6,366 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2009 57 4
2010 82 7
2011 73 11
2012 61 16
2013 68 30
2014 65 55
2015 42 103
2016 23 110
2017 30 181
2018 27 208
2019 27 330
2020 74 607
2021 71 823
2022 105 1075
2023 72 1226
2024 80 1356
2025 79 1470

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Business.

Business subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 72 225 991
Hospitality and Hotel Management 190 506 1356
Advertising 114 472 1591
Public Policy / Administration 197 450 1860
Operations Research 356 1046 2293
Management 356 1167 2870
Marketing 320 1133 2874
Management Information Systems 420 1269 3286
Finance 469 1732 4200

Art & Design rankings

The Shanghai University of Sport ranked 317th for Art & Design in China and 2607th in the World with 665 publications made and 4,337 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Multimedia, Entertainment Industry Business.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#317 of 554 In China
#918 of 2,450 In Asia
#2607 of 6,010 In the World

Shanghai University of Sport
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2009 36 1
2010 35 8
2011 39 7
2012 34 8
2013 43 17
2014 32 34
2015 24 51
2016 10 71
2017 9 117
2018 18 118
2019 23 171
2020 38 317
2021 40 419
2022 59 617
2023 39 690
2024 45 1004
2025 71 1208

The following table provides academic rankings for The Shanghai University of Sport in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 72 225 991
Aesthetics 222 600 1959
Multimedia 291 844 2167
Fashion Design 299 855 2371
Literature 336 963 2816

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Shanghai University of Sport

Speciality China Asia World Rank
Development Studies 395 1324 3426
Economics 419 1435 3666