Shenzhen University
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Shenzhen University

(SZU)

🇨🇳 China / Guangdong / Shenzhen
Public Est. 1983

About

Shenzhen University is a municipal public research university in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The university is funded by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

ARWU #151-200 (2026)
US News #166 (2027)

Ranked in 86 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# =416
36
36.9
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 351–400
49.9
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 151-200
50
2026
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =166
10
64.2
2027

Key Facts

Students
35,012
Student-Staff Ratio
13.8 : 1
Int'l Students
1%
Female : Male
49 : 51

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
8
Physical Chemistry
Top 10
9
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Top 10
10
Condensed Matter Physics
Top 10
13
Green and Sustainable Science and Technology
Top 50
15
Chemical Engineering
Top 50
=16
Civil Engineering
Top 50
18
Energy and Fuels
Top 50
19
Optics
Top 50
20
Mining & Mineral Engineering
Top 50
22
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Top 50
25
Telecommunication Engineering
Top 50
28
Environmental Engineering
Top 50
29
Instruments Science & Technology
Top 50
29
Biomedical Engineering
Top 50
31
Water Resources
Top 50

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

US News

40 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physical Chemistry 8 92.0 2027
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 9 90.5 2027
Condensed Matter Physics 10 87.9 2027
Green and Sustainable Science and Technology 13 81.3 2027
Chemical Engineering 15 85.5 2027
Civil Engineering =16 74.7 2027
Energy and Fuels 18 81.0 2027
Optics 19 84.0 2027
Environmental Engineering 28 78.7 2027
Water Resources 31 63.6 2027
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 33 77.8 2027
Materials Science 38 74.5 2027
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging 47 68.7 2027
Artificial Intelligence =49 67.9 2027
Mechanical Engineering 50 65.6 2027
Chemistry 56 71.0 2027
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology =58 51.6 2027
Polymer Science 59 56.5 2027
Engineering =70 69.7 2027
Food Science and Technology =70 47.7 2027
Computer Science 78 61.6 2027
Pharmacology and Toxicology 116 55.2 2027
Microbiology =133 31.1 2027
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health =133 61.8 2027
Plant and Animal Science 138 58.5 2027
Environment/Ecology =143 58.7 2027
Agricultural Sciences =150 47.4 2027
Psychiatry/Psychology =153 48.7 2027
Social Sciences and Public Health =169 55.8 2027
Geosciences 175 47.6 2027
Cell Biology 182 35.6 2027
Economics & Econometrics =188 44.4 2027
Physics & Astronomy =196 55.4 2027
Biology and Biochemistry =205 41.4 2027
Mathematics =213 49.2 2027
Endocrinology and Metabolism =234 26.6 2027
Molecular Biology and Genetics 245 34.8 2027
Oncology =272 37.2 2027
Neuroscience and Behavior 283 30.7 2027
Clinical Medicine =393 46.5 2027

ARWU

42 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Mining & Mineral Engineering 20 117.7 2025
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 22 197.6 2025
Telecommunication Engineering 25 176.1 2025
Instruments Science & Technology 29 158.8 2025
Biomedical Engineering 29 137.9 2025
Civil Engineering 29 151.8 2025
Chemistry 35 230.7 2025
Transportation Science & Technology 35 118.0 2025
Remote Sensing 39 109.0 2025
Chemical Engineering 41 169.4 2025
Artificial Intelligence 42 168.3 2025
Water Resources 47 150.1 2025
Textile Science & Engineering 50 138.5 2023
Computer Science 51-75 - 2025
Materials Science 51-75 - 2025
Energy Science & Engineering 51-75 - 2025
Food Science & Technology 51-75 - 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Environmental Sciences 76-100 - 2025
Metallurgical Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Business Administration 76-100 - 2025
Geography 101-150 - 2025
Oceanography 101-150 - 2025
Automation & Control 101-150 - 2025
Hospitality & Tourism Management 101-150 - 2023
Mechanical Engineering 151-200 - 2025
Biotechnology 151-200 - 2025
Medical Technology 151-200 - 2025
Finance 151-200 - 2025
Physics & Astronomy 201-300 - 2025
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 201-300 - 2025
Statistics & Operational Research 201-300 - 2025
Communication & Media Studies 201-300 - 2023
Mathematics 301-400 - 2025
Agricultural Sciences 301-400 - 2023
Public Health 301-400 - 2025
Psychology 301-400 - 2025
Management 301-400 - 2025
Earth & Marine Sciences 401-500 - 2025
Biological Sciences 401-500 - 2025
Economics & Econometrics 401-500 - 2025
Education & Training 401-500 - 2025

QS

18 subjects

THE

10 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physical Sciences 201–250 50.6 2026
Computer Science 251–300 45.3 2026
Engineering & Technology 251–300 45.5 2026
Clinical & Health 251–300 44.1 2026
Life Sciences 251–300 47.1 2026
Social Sciences 301–400 37.8 2026
Business & Economics 301–400 39.5 2026
Psychology 301–400 38.3 2026
Education & Training 401–500 32.7 2026
Arts & Humanities 501–600 24.6 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Shenzhen University?

Shenzhen University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =416, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =166.

When was Shenzhen University founded?

Shenzhen University was founded in 1983.

What are the top subjects at Shenzhen University?

Top subjects at Shenzhen University include: Physical Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering.

Where is Shenzhen University located?

Shenzhen University is located in Shenzhen, China.