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Shanghai Normal University

Shanghai, China • THE 2026 #1001-1200

Updated May 2026 · Source: shnu.edu.cn

Overview

English Name: Shanghai Normal University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
Times Higher Education 2026 #1001-1200 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #601-700 CWTS Leiden 2025 #616 SCImago 2026 #988

Shanghai Normal University stands as a public university. It operates from Shanghai, China as a higher-education provider.

Shanghai Normal University teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes and is organised into numerous faculties and schools.

On record, Shanghai Normal University is ranked #988 globally and #174 within China.

Location & Contact

Where to find Shanghai Normal University, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Address: 100 Guilin Road
Postal Code: 200234

Academic Details

Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for Shanghai Normal University are listed below.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education

Degrees

Also postdoctoral programs

Bachelor's 9 programs
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
Master's 62 programs
  • Adult Education
  • Aesthetics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Archaeology
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Classical Languages
  • Communication Studies
  • Comparative Literature
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Technology
  • English Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethics
  • Ethnology
  • Fine Arts
  • Folklore
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Higher Education
  • History of Law
  • Industrial and Production Economics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Logic
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Modern History
  • Molecular Biology
  • Museum Studies
  • Musicology
  • Operations Research
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pedagogy
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Special Education
  • Statistics
  • Tourism
  • Vocational Education
  • Zoology
Doctoral 20 programs
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Ancient Languages
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Archaeology
  • Chinese
  • Comparative Literature
  • Curriculum
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnology
  • Geography
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Modern History
  • Museum Studies
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Philosophy

Faculties & Divisions

Shanghai Normal University's faculties, divisions, and subject specialisms are listed below.

Architectural and Civil Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
Business (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance
  • Management
Chinese Studies (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
Education, Law and Politics (College) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Law
  • Pedagogy
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Science Education
  • Social Work
Film and Television Art (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Film
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
Finance (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Finance
Fine Arts (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Sculpture
Foreign Languages (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Modern Languages
Humanities and Communications (College) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Acting
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Chinese
  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Media Studies
  • Musicology
  • Printing and Printmaking
Information, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering (College) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
Life and Environmental Sciences (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Horticulture
Marxism (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • History
  • Political Sciences
Mathematics and Science (College) 14 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Information Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
Music (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Music
Philosophy (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Philosophy
Physical Education (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
Women’s Culture (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Women's Studies
Tourism (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Hotel Management
  • Tourism
Further Education (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Structural Architecture
  • Technology

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai Normal University

Quick answers to common questions about Shanghai Normal University.

What city is Shanghai Normal University in?

Shanghai Normal University operates from Shanghai, China.

What is Shanghai Normal University's control type?

Shanghai Normal University operates as a public institution.

What is Shanghai Normal University's ranking?

Shanghai Normal University holds rank THE 2026 #1001-1200.

Is Shanghai Normal University officially recognised?

Shanghai Normal University is accredited by Ministry of Education.

How do I find Shanghai Normal University online?

The institution's website is www.shnu.edu.cn.

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