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A specialist 211 option in Shanghai for textiles, materials, design, fashion and related engineering fields, with a distinctive applied focus.
Donghua University 73.4
东华大学 · Shanghai, Shanghai
211Double First-Class
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Donghua University international admissions
Key numbers
| Students | 24,700 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 15,000 |
| Postgraduates | 9,700 |
| Int’l students | 500 |
| Int’l share | 2% |
| Campus area | 133.3 ha |
| Faculty & staff | 2,200 |
Source: https://www.dhu.edu.cn/xxjs_18902/list.htm
Figures are as published by the universities and may be outdated or defined differently. Always verify with the university.
Recommendation index
A transparent 0–100 recommendation index. 70 points are the base: a university enters this catalogue only after passing the basic screen (China's Ministry of Education list, a degree CSCSE can verify, programmes open to international students), so all of them are options worth considering. The remaining 30 points are scored from public figures, and the largest part of that is a published overall-strength standing (ShanghaiRanking / 软科, 2025 edition). It is our own composite — not an official ranking and not a measure of teaching quality.
| Index | 73.4 73.4 / 100 |
|---|---|
| In our catalogue (base points) | 70 / 70 |
| Overall strength (public ranking standing) | 0.7 / 24 · #90/812 · 2025 |
| Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9) | 1.2 / 2.4 · Double First-Class |
| Scale (registered students) | 0.9 / 1.5 · 24700 |
| Faculty intensity (staff per student) | 0.4 / 1.2 · 8.9% |
| Internationalisation (international student share) | 0.1 / 0.6 · 2.0% |
| Campus size (hectares) | 0.2 / 0.3 · 133.3 ha |
Based on 6 of 6 indicators (missing ones are excluded, not counted as zero).
Composition: base 70 (in the catalogue) + assessment 30 (published overall-strength standing as the main part, then level, scale, faculty intensity, internationalisation, campus size). Indicators without data are excluded.
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About
Donghua University (东华大学) is a public university in Shanghai with strengths in textiles, materials, design and engineering. It is listed under the 211 Project and the Double First-Class initiative and was founded in 1951. International students may apply at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, subject to each programme's requirements. Shanghai offers the largest concentration of international employers and services in mainland China, with living costs to match. Programme fees, language requirements and deadlines vary by school and change between intakes, so confirm the current details with the university through its official website (dhu.edu.cn) before applying.
| Chinese name | 东华大学 |
|---|---|
| City | Shanghai |
| Province | Shanghai |
| Type | 211, Double First-Class |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Competent authority | 教育部 |
| MOE code | 4131010255 |
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
Official admissions snapshot
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Official application route
Use the International Education Centre admissions list to identify the programme and level. Design-related programmes may require a portfolio in addition to academic documents.
Check before applying
- Whether a portfolio, test or interview is required.
- The language of instruction and accepted language evidence.
- The current programme list, deadline and application documents.
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For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Donghua University.
- Language route: English-taught programmes usually do not require HSK at entry; Chinese-taught programmes typically expect HSK 4 or 5.
- Documents: transcripts, graduation certificate, recommendation letters, passport pages and a foreigner physical examination form — some need notarisation or translation.
- Scholarships: CSC, provincial and university awards run their own deadlines, usually earlier than the university's own intake deadline.
- Timing: most intakes begin in September, with applications opening in the previous autumn and closing in spring.
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Tuition
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Programs
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Sources
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Common questions
Where is Donghua University located?
Donghua University (东华大学) is in Shanghai, China. The campus covers about 133.3 hectares.
How many international students study at Donghua University?
Publicly reported figures list about 500 international students — around 2% of the student body.
Is Donghua University part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: 211, Double First-Class.
How do I apply to Donghua University?
Applications go through the university's own portal or the CSC online system, and each programme sets its own documents and deadline. If you are not sure which route fits your case, ask our team first.
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