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SJTU in 2030
OUR FUTURE
SJTU in 2030
Our 2030 Strategy channels our sense of responsibility to contribute to a better world, building on our past decade of significant change and challenges.
Our History
Pioneering Modern Higher Education in China since 1896
Where East Meets West — The Cradle of Global Engineers
Leadership & Governance
University Administration
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Our World Rankings
We are ranked among the best universities in the world.
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45
World University Rankings 2025
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35
Global Employability University Ranking 2025
21
Disciplines in the Global Top 1% in 2025
Facts & Figures
Around 45% of undergraduates participate in short-term exchange programs abroad.
61100+
Total Number of Students
Undergraduate Students: (30%)
Graduate Students: (64%)
Female: (38%)
2800+
International Students
Degree-Seeking: (65%)
Postgraduates: (47%)
Female: (31%)
4130
Teaching Faculty
1350
(33%) Female
177
(4.3%) International
1459
(35%) Full Professors
1562
Academic Staff
583
(37%) Female
979
(63%) Male
5594
Technical and Administrative Staff
59
Chinese Academy of Science & Engineering Academicians
Research Excellence
Research Funding
7.9
Billion CNY as of 2024
National Social Science Fund of China (NSSFC) Projects
71
as of 2024
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Projects
1553
as of 2024
SCI Papers
25711
as of 2024
Highly cited papers
2643
as of 2025
Academic Strengths
- 21 listed as ESI’s Top 1% Disciplines
- 23 disciplines are among the Top 50 in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
ESI Ranking
Top 0.01%
Disciplines
Top 0.01%
Disciplines
Engineering
Materials Science
