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Shanghai University
(SHU)
About
Shanghai University (SHU) is a municipal public university in Shanghai, China. It is owned by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 65 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
- 39,590
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
28 subjectsUS News
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 36 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 48 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 53 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =56 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 60 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 69 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 70 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 70 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Optics | 74 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =87 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 90 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 96 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 102 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 103 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =118 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 210 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =212 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 225 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =254 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 264 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =310 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =321 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =413 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =601 | 59.0 | 2026 |
QS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =175 | 67.6 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-240 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =245 | 69.2 | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =321 | 64.4 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =353 | 62.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =377 | 62.3 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Shanghai University?
Shanghai University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =443, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =296.
When was Shanghai University founded?
Shanghai University was founded in 1922.
What are the top subjects at Shanghai University?
Top subjects at Shanghai University include: Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instruments Science & Technology, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Where is Shanghai University located?
Shanghai University is located in Shanghai, China.