Shanghai Maritime University
(SMU)
About
Shanghai Maritime University is a municipal public university in Shanghai, China. The university is affiliated with the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, and co-sponsored by the municipal government and the Ministry of Transportation of China.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 911 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,263
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 45 : 55
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 17 | 128.5 | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 65 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 112 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =129 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =172 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 322 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =350 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =379 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =567 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =835 | 42.4 | 2026 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 31.3 | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 26.0 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Shanghai Maritime University?
Shanghai Maritime University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =911.
When was Shanghai Maritime University founded?
Shanghai Maritime University was founded in 1909.
What are the top subjects at Shanghai Maritime University?
Top subjects at Shanghai Maritime University include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation Science & Technology, Oceanography, Artificial Intelligence.
Where is Shanghai Maritime University located?
Shanghai Maritime University is located in Shanghai, China.