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Shanghai University

Shanghai University

🇨🇳 China 4-Year University
Global #367 China #26
Campus of Shanghai University

Institution Info

Founded
1994
Type
4-Year University
Students
56,753 students

About

Shanghai University is a higher education institution in China, founded in 1994. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is a prominent university in China. The university has approximately 57K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Top 100 Universities in Asia.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #465 · Ranked 33.80
THE 2026 THE #508 · Ranked 46.03
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #367 · Ranked 86.43
ARWU 2025 ARWU #201 · Ranked

Research Output via OpenAlex

457
h-index
4,764,196
Citations
95,991
Publications
95,826
i10-index
4.77
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shanghai University's global ranking?

Shanghai University is ranked #367 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within China, it holds the #26 position.

When was Shanghai University founded?

Shanghai University was founded in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is one of the established institutions in China.

How many students attend Shanghai University?

Shanghai University has a student body of approximately 56,753 students.

What is Shanghai University's research output?

Shanghai University has produced 95,991 research publications with 4,764,196 total citations and an h-index of 457, according to OpenAlex data.