Universities in Shanghai, China
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Shanghai
  • 15 Aug, 2024: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking updated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked highest among 14 listed universities in Shanghai.
  • 12 Jul, 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities updated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked highest among 31 listed universities in Shanghai.
  • 03 Jul, 2024: Latest CWTS Leiden Ranking from Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands. 15 universities from Shanghai appear in this ranking.
  • 24 Jun, 2024: Us News published most recent results of US News: Best Global Universities. Includes 17 universities from Shanghai.

Rankings of universities in Shanghai, China 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 116 student ratings)

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 146 student ratings)
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  • #3 
  • #36 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #3 
  • #39 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #31 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 24 more rankings of Fudan University and subject specific rankings for 11 subjects

  • #11 
  • #154 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #192 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #58 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 24 more rankings of Tongji University and subject specific rankings for 10 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 70 student ratings)
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  • #21 
  • #251 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #34 
  • #501 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #69 
  • #333 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of East China Normal University and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects

  • #33 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #31 
  • #489 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #64 
  • #320 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of Shanghai University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 32 student ratings)
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  • #35 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #54 
  • #851 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #94 
  • #520 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 20 more rankings of Donghua University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 37 student ratings)
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  • #82 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #134 
  • #765 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #98 
  • #758 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #77 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #71 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #200 
  • #1301 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Shanghai Normal University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #210 
  • #1391 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #123 
  • #930 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #345 
  • #1636 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Shanghai Maritime University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #100 
  • #575 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #187 
  • #1408 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #157 
  • #584 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 5 more rankings of Second Military Medical University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 6 student ratings)
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  • #136 
  • #777 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #206 
  • #1486 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #175 
  • #667 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 43 student ratings)
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  • #69 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #375 
  • #3151 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #102 
  • #784 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 37 student ratings)
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  • #189 
  • #1217 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #167 
  • #1297 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #225 
  • #933 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 6 more rankings of Shanghai Ocean University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #212 
  • #1409 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #220 
  • #1571 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #205 
  • #832 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 4 more rankings of Shanghai University of Engineering Science and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.9 / 5.0 (based on 7 student ratings)
  • #230 
  • #1597 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #214 
  • #1530 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #238 
  • #997 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 4 more rankings of Shanghai University of Electric Power and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 18 student ratings)

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 15 student ratings)


#21
China

Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce

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  • #527 
  • #4690 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #455 
  • #2473 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #378 
  • #3624 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#22
China

Shanghai University of Sport

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 5 student ratings)
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  • #444 
  • #4028 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #360 
  • #2184 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #323 
  • #3076 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#23
China

East China University of Political Science and Law

  • #527 
  • #3024 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #552 
  • #7381 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#24
China

Shanghai University of International Business and Economics

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 18 student ratings)
  • #528 
  • #4691 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #104 
  • #451 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #469 
  • #4331 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#25
China

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

  • #529 
  • #5312 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#26
China

Shanghai Conservatory of Music

  • #550 
  • #7256 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#27
China

Shanghai Theatre Academy

  • #555 
  • #7622 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#28
China

Sanda University

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  • #586 
  • #9375 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#29
China

Shanghai Institute of Visual Art

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 12 student ratings)
  • #606 
  • #10032 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#30
China

NYU Stern - NYU Shanghai, NYU Shanghai


#31
China

Shanghai Finance University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Shanghai

Civil Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#1 
Tongji University
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#1 
Tongji University
Pharmacology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#5 
Fudan University
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#8 
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Chemistry Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
#9 
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Artificial Intelligence URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#9 
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Music QS World University Rankings By Subject
#10 
Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Earth Sciences URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#36 
Tongji University
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#43 
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
History QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
Fudan University

Shanghai Key Facts for International Students

29 out of 31 Universities in Shanghai Ranked in at least one ranking

30 Different Rankings list Universities in Shanghai (20 institution and 10 subject rankings)

28 Global Rankings rank Universities in Shanghai Among TOP 200

Population: 22316000

Time: GMT +8

District/province: Shanghai Shi,

Living costs for students in Shanghai:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 77* (23% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 68* (32% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 91* (9% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 25.79 CNY
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type I
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
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  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
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FAQ

Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks #1 in Shanghai in our meta ranking composed of 101 university rankings.

Among all universities in Shanghai Fudan University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 40 rankings where Fudan University is listed.

Tongji University is ranked best in Shanghai for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the Tongji University.

Tongji University is ranked best in Shanghai for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Tongji University.

Fudan University is ranked best in Shanghai for Medicine & Health (Pharmacology). See all rankings for the Fudan University.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is ranked best in Shanghai for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is ranked best in Shanghai for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is ranked best in Shanghai for Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). See all rankings for the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Shanghai Conservatory of Music is ranked best in Shanghai for Arts Visual & Performing (Music). See all rankings for the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Tongji University is ranked best in Shanghai for Agriculture (Earth Sciences). See all rankings for the Tongji University.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics is ranked best in Shanghai for Business (Finance). See all rankings for the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Fudan University is ranked best in Shanghai for Social Studies & Humanities (History). See all rankings for the Fudan University.

East China Normal University is ranked best in Shanghai for Education (Education). See all rankings for the East China Normal University.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is ranked best in Shanghai for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Fudan University is ranked best in Shanghai for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Fudan University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

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Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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