How many universities are there in Shanghai? Comprehensive analysis of the distribution of higher education resources in Shanghai
As China's economic, financial and educational center, Shanghai has rich higher education resources. Whether it is comprehensive universities, science and engineering colleges, or art colleges, Shanghai is home to many well-known institutions. This article will give you a detailed inventory of the number of colleges and universities in Shanghai and their classification, and display relevant information through structured data.
1. Total number and classification of Shanghai universities

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Education, there are currently more than 60 general colleges and universities (including undergraduate and junior college) in Shanghai. These colleges and universities cover comprehensive fields, science and engineering, finance, medicine, art and other fields. The following are the main categories and quantitative statistics of Shanghai universities:
| College type | Quantity (place) | Representative institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive category | 15 | Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University |
| Science and engineering | 12 | East China University of Science and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology |
| Finance | 8 | Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics |
| Medicine | 6 | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fudan University School of Medicine |
| Art | 5 | Shanghai Theater Academy, Shanghai Conservatory of Music |
| Others (normal school, politics and law, etc.) | 14 | East China Normal University, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law |
2. Regional distribution of Shanghai universities
Shanghai’s universities are mainly concentrated in the following areas: Yangpu District, Xuhui District, Songjiang University Town, Minhang District, etc. The following is the distribution of colleges and universities in some regions:
| area | major universities | Number of colleges and universities (institutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Yangpu District | Fudan University, Tongji University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics | 10 |
| Xuhui District | Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Xuhui Campus), East China University of Science and Technology | 8 |
| Songjiang University Town | Donghua University, Shanghai International Studies University, East China University of Political Science and Law | 7 |
| Minhang District | Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Minhang Campus), East China Normal University | 6 |
3. National rankings and influence of Shanghai universities
Many universities in Shanghai enjoy high reputations across the country and even around the world. According to the 2023 QS World University Rankings and China Random University Rankings, the performance of some universities in Shanghai is as follows:
| University name | QS World Ranking (2023) | Ruanke China Ranking (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Fudan University | 34 | 3 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | 47 | 4 |
| Tongji University | 212 | 15 |
| East China Normal University | 501-510 | 28 |
4. Characteristics and advantages of Shanghai universities
Shanghai's universities not only perform outstandingly in academic research, but also have significant advantages in integrating industry, academia and research, and international education. For example:
1.High degree of internationalization: Universities such as Shanghai International Studies University and New York University Shanghai actively carry out international exchanges and attract a large number of international students.
2.Close integration of industry, academia and research: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, etc. cooperate with many companies to promote technological innovation.
3.Art schools are strong: Shanghai Theater Academy and Shanghai Conservatory of Music have cultivated a large number of artistic talents.
5. Summary
As an important base for higher education in China, Shanghai has a large number of colleges and universities of various types and high quality, attracting students from all over the country and even the world. Whether it is academic research or career development, Shanghai's universities can provide students with a broad platform. In the future, with the further integration of Shanghai's educational resources, the competitiveness of its universities will continue to improve.
If you are more interested in colleges and universities in Shanghai, you can follow the official websites of each school or the official information of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission.
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