Best fit
A broad Shanghai option for applicants who want 211/Double First-Class status and are prepared for higher housing costs in exchange for internships and a large international environment.
Shanghai University 74.2
上海大学 · Shanghai, Shanghai
211Double First-Class
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Key numbers
| Students | 39,674 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 19,687 |
| Postgraduates | 19,987 |
| Campus area | 180 ha |
Source: https://www.shu.edu.cn/xxgk/xxjj.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Figures are as published by the universities and may be outdated or defined differently.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 | 74.2 74.2 / 100 |
|---|---|
| In our catalogue (base points) | 70 / 70 |
| Overall strength (public ranking standing) | 1.4 / 24 · #72/812 · 2025 |
| Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9) | 1.2 / 2.4 · Double First-Class |
| Scale (registered students) | 1.1 / 1.5 · 39674 |
| Faculty intensity (staff per student) | — |
| Internationalisation (international student share) | — |
| Campus size (hectares) | 0.2 / 0.3 · 180 ha |
Based on 4 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
Shanghai University (上海大学), often called SHU, is a public university in Shanghai. It is listed under the 211 Project and the Double First-Class initiative and was founded in 1922. International students may apply at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, subject to each programme's entry requirements. Studying in Shanghai means higher housing costs than most Chinese cities, balanced by extensive internship and employment opportunities and a very international environment. Programme fees, language requirements and application windows differ by school and intake, so confirm the current details through the university's official website (shu.edu.cn) before preparing documents.
| Chinese name | 上海大学 |
|---|---|
| City | Shanghai |
| Province | Shanghai |
| Type | 211, Double First-Class |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Competent authority | 上海市 |
| MOE code | 4131010280 |
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
Official admissions snapshot
Use the university’s own pages to confirm the route before preparing documents, paying a fee or relying on an agency summary.
Official application route
Shanghai University runs a dedicated online application and scholarship portal. Create no payment or document submission until you have confirmed the programme-specific requirements.
Check before applying
- The exact programme page and whether it is open to your nationality and degree background.
- The application fee, scholarship route and deadline stated inside the current portal.
- The language requirement and whether an interview or entrance test applies.
Official sources: Online application portal ↗
· Scholarship section ↗
For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Shanghai 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.
Admission requirements
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Tuition
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Programs
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Disclaimer
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Sources
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- https://www.shu.edu.cn/
- https://apply.shu.edu.cn/
- https://www.shu.edu.cn/zsjy.htm
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Common questions
Where is Shanghai University located?
Shanghai University (上海大学) is in Shanghai, China. The campus covers about 180 hectares.
How many international students study at Shanghai University?
We have not recorded a published figure for this university yet.
Is Shanghai University part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: 211, Double First-Class.
How do I apply to Shanghai 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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