Donghua University
(DHU)
About
Donghua University (DHU), formerly China Textile University, was founded in 1951. Its feature disciplines, such as Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, International Trade, Material Science, and Information Technology have received high reputation both domestically and abroad.DHU is a multi-disciplinary university with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a vast field...
Donghua University (DHU), formerly China Textile University, was founded in 1951. Its feature disciplines, such as Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, International Trade, Material Science, and Information Technology have received high reputation both domestically and abroad.DHU is a multi-disciplinary university with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a vast field of disciplines including engineering, economics, management, literature and art, laws, science, and education. It has 13 colleges and schools, offering 54 undergraduate programs, 59 master’s degree programs, 30 doctoral degree programs, and 5 postdoctoral research programs, among which are 6 state key disciplines and 7 Shanghai municipal key disciplines. Academic achievements have found applications in areas such as aeronautics, military science, new material, architecture, and environment protection. The number of valid patents ranks top 12 among Chinese colleges and universities.There are more than 2,800 faculty and staff, and over 30,000 enrolled students at DHU. The employment rate maintains 100% for post graduates and over 95% for undergraduates in the past several years. So far, DHU has established cooperation with over 100 well-known oversea universities, research institutions and enterprise. DHU also successfully held international conferences and forums in the fields such as textile, fashion, and material.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,520
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Science & Engineering | 1 | 282.2 | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 39 | 175.0 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 18 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 33 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 36 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 44 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =64 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =65 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 70 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =130 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =160 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 217 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =245 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =336 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =442 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =485 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 504 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =534 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 631 | 53.5 | 2026 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Donghua University?
Donghua University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =464.
When was Donghua University founded?
Donghua University was founded in 1951.
What are the top subjects at Donghua University?
Top subjects at Donghua University include: Textile Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.
Where is Donghua University located?
Donghua University is located in Shanghai, China.