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Shanghai Normal University
(SHNU)
About
Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) is a public research university in Shanghai, China. SHNU is one of the three Key Universities (上海市重点大学) in Shanghai, which are strongly supported by the Shanghai Municipal Government.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 30,111
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 70 : 30
- Staff
- 2,917
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =179 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 256 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =270 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =291 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =509 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =609 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =666 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =696 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =747 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =876 | 41.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,046 | 41.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Shanghai Normal University?
Shanghai Normal University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =972.
When was Shanghai Normal University founded?
Shanghai Normal University was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at Shanghai Normal University?
Top subjects at Shanghai Normal University include: Classics & Ancient History, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Physical Chemistry, Mathematics, Plant and Animal Science.
Where is Shanghai Normal University located?
Shanghai Normal University is located in Shanghai, China.