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About
Shantou University, is a university under the provincial Project 211 program in Shantou, Guangdong. It was founded in 1981 with the approval of the State Council.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 28 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
- 21,935
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | =85 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =299 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =346 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =476 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =488 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =587 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 587 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =611 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =614 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =635 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =676 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =728 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =869 | 37.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Shantou University?
Shantou University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =777, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,188.
When was Shantou University founded?
Shantou University was founded in 1981.
What are the top subjects at Shantou University?
Top subjects at Shantou University include: Marine and Freshwater Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Veterinary Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Where is Shantou University located?
Shantou University is located in Shantou, China.