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Shanghai University

Shanghai, China • QS 2027 #443 =

Updated May 2026 · Source: shu.edu.cn

Overview

English Name: Shanghai University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #443 = Times Higher Education 2026 #501-600 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #301-400 CWTS Leiden 2025 #437 SCImago 2026 #224
Shanghai University community on campus
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A public university based in Shanghai, China, Shanghai University operates as a higher-education provider.

Shanghai University's academic profile: it teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.

Shanghai University has 36,000 students, doctoral-qualified faculty support teaching and research.

On record, Shanghai University is ranked #224 globally and #57 within China.

Location & Contact

Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Shanghai University are listed below.

Address: 99 Shangda Road, Baoshan District
Postal Code: 200444
Email: xiaozhang@shu.edu.cn

Academic Details

Below are the institutional metrics for Shanghai University: scale, staffing, and accreditation.

Academic Year: September to July
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
Total Students: 36,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 3,077
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 2,185

Degrees

Also postdoctoral programmes

Bachelor's 14 programs
  • 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's 50 programs
  • 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
Doctoral 44 programs
  • 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

Faculties & Divisions

Shanghai University's academic divisions and the subject areas each houses are listed below.

MBA (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
Advanced Professional Studies (College) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Automobile (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Automotive Engineering
Continuing Education (College) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

International Exchange (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Bioengineering
  • Chinese
  • Design
  • Finance
  • International Business
  • International Economics
  • Tourism
  • Transport Management
Science (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
Civil Engineering (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
Library, Information and Archives (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Archiving
  • Information Management
  • Library Science
Intellectual Property (Institute) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Language and Commerce (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business and Commerce
  • Modern Languages
Communications and Information Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Information Technology
Computer Engineering and Science (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Engineering
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
Digital Arts (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Film
  • Industrial Design
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
Economics (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
Environmental and Chemical Engineering (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Structural Architecture
Film and Television Arts and Technology (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cinema and Television
  • Journalism
Fine Arts (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fine Arts
Foreign Languages (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Modern Languages
Intellectual Property (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

International Business and Administration (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • International Business
  • Management
International Exchange (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • International Relations and Diplomacy
Law (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Liberal Arts (School) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Archiving
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Chinese
  • Folklore
  • History
  • Literature
  • Sociology
Life Sciences (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
Management (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
Materials Science and Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Molecular Biology
Mechatronic Engineering and Automation (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Mechanical Engineering
Physical Education (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
SHU-UTS SILC Business (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Information Management
  • International Business
Social Sciences (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Social Sciences
Sociology and Political Sciences (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Political Sciences
  • Sociology
Technology (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Technology

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Shanghai University offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

59 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China

Bachelor's Degree 59 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising
Advertising & Digital Marketing
Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology
Archaeology
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Architecture
Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
AI & Machine Learning
Bachelor's Degree in Automation
Robotics & Automation
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting and Television
Media Studies & Mass Media
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Business Administration
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Chemistry

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How to apply to Shanghai University

A five-step guide to applying to Shanghai University.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Shanghai University runs 59 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Before applying to Shanghai University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for China.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Shanghai University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.shu.edu.cn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by email at xiaozhang@shu.edu.cn. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai University

Quick answers to common questions about Shanghai University.

Where can I find Shanghai University?

The institution is located in Shanghai, China.

Is Shanghai University a public or private institution?

Shanghai University operates as a public institution.

How many students does Shanghai University have?

The institution has a student body of 36,000.

What is Shanghai University's ranking?

Shanghai University holds rank QS 2027 #443 =.

What degrees does Shanghai University offer?

Programmes at Shanghai University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Is Shanghai University accredited?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.

Where can I learn more about Shanghai University?

Shanghai University's official website is www.shu.edu.cn.

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