Research
Overview

As a national research powerhouse, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is committed to pioneering discoveries that address global challenges. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge platforms, we accelerate the translation of fundamental research into impactful innovations for society.Pioneering research for a better future. At SJTU, we push the boundaries of knowledge to solve complex problems and drive innovation that matters.

 

Research Institute
7
Basic Research Institutes
11
Applied Research Institutes
7
interdisciplinary Research Institutes
Laboratory
8
interdisciplinary Research Institutes
1
National Key Scientific and Technological Infrastructure
1
National Key Scientific and Technological Infrastructure
5
National Engineering Research Centers
33
Shanghai Key Laboratories
5
National Centers for International Joint Research
3
World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centers
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%
isciplines
ESI Ranking
Top 0.1%
isciplines
Research Highlights
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