Shanghai University ranked 42nd in China, 670th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 186 research topics. Shanghai University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 87,019 academic publications and 1,427,365 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
Shanghai University ranked 40th for Engineering in China and 206th in the World with 64,814 publications made and 1,126,691 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Shanghai University ranked 38th for Physics in China and 208th in the World with 61,032 publications made and 1,085,264 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
Shanghai University ranked 49th for Chemistry in China and 339th in the World with 53,432 publications made and 1,054,149 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Shanghai University ranked 66th for Biology in China and 508th in the World with 42,273 publications made and 893,001 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Shanghai University ranked 42nd for Computer Science in China and 338th in the World with 41,026 publications made and 513,429 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Shanghai University ranked 60th for Environmental Science in China and 466th in the World with 34,473 publications made and 569,005 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Shanghai University ranked 49th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 684th in the World with 26,136 publications made and 330,966 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Shanghai University ranked 42nd for Mathematics in China and 314th in the World with 18,915 publications made and 280,961 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Shanghai University ranked 38th for Business in China and 330th in the World with 15,807 publications made and 204,421 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Management Information Systems.
Shanghai University ranked 55th for Psychology in China and 617th in the World with 13,006 publications made and 211,720 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Shanghai University ranked 40th for Economics in China and 484th in the World with 8,271 publications made and 103,836 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
Shanghai University ranked 38th for Art & Design in China and 445th in the World with 6,737 publications made and 58,963 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Animation.
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.
