Research
Overview

This university is a leading research powerhouse in China. It boasts 18 national "Double First-Class" disciplines, over 100 high-level research platforms, and has ranked first in National Natural Science Foundation grants for 15 consecutive years. It produces exceptional outcomes, including top national awards and groundbreaking publications in journals like Nature and Science.

 

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%
Disciplines
ESI Ranking
Top 0.1%
Disciplines
Research
Learn more
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November 21, 2025
SJTU School of Artificial Intelligence Proposes Text-Driven 3D Medical Image Segmentation Foundation Model
November 06, 2025
Stanford Turing Award Laureate Martin E. Hellman Visits SJTU
Facilities & Platforms
Institutes & Centers
We are one of the world's leading research-intensive universities, with centres dedicated to solving the world's biggest problems.
Think Tank Institutions
Journals
We prioritize digital development to build an SJTU academic journal brand with a global vision, striving to establish a journal portfolio that is both expansive and academically competitive.
Contact Information
Office of Academic Development and International Cooperation，Division of Research Management:
gjhz@sjtu.edu.cn