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University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Yangpu, China
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Established in 1906, the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) is based in the city of Shanghai.

Engineering is at the university’s core however there are 18 different colleges and schools including: energy and power engineering, foreign languages, science, communication and art design, basic science, social science, engineering and technology, optical-electrical and computer engineering, environment and architecture, materials science and engineering, music, medical instrument and food engineering and mechanical engineering. There’s also a Business School and Shanghai Publishing and Printing College.

There are plenty of facilities across the six separate campuses including sports grounds, a campus park and an international cultural park.

USST has also established relationships with universities around the world, carrying out academic exchanges, scientific research cooperation and the opportunity for students to study abroad. Universities include City University of New York (US), Montreal University (Canada), Ming Chuan University (Taiwan) and Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany).

In addition, USST has formed a highly successful international cooperation called the Sino-British College (SBC). The SBC is an international university college, jointly established by USST and nine British universities, including: the University of Bradford, the University of Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan University and Liverpool John Moores University.

Students who study at USST from overseas have access to various grants which allow free access to libraries, free tuition and access to scholarships.

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Student gender ratio
45 F : 55 M (1)
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International student percentage
1% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
10.6 (1)
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Student total
27612 (1)

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United Kingdom, London

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United Kingdom, London


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Associate Professor / Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong


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Georgetown University

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Georgetown University

United States, Washington


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Competitive

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Subjects Taught at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Business and Economics

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Computer Science

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Engineering

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Life Sciences

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Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

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  • Sociology