SHU's mission is to develop talents who are physically fit and mentally healthy to meet future challenges and serve the country and the region well.
SHU is inspired to build a highly effective platform for "Developing Talent," "Conducting Science & Technology Research," and "Serving Society." Faculty and students can grow together in a supportive and pleasant learning environment. SHU is pursuing standards set by the first-class universities in the world while realizing its core values.
Immersed in the distinguished heritage and pioneering track record in a leading global city, Shanghai University is situated in Shanghai's heart. We combine educational achievement with forward-looking courses, attuned to the latest city developments in science, technology, and culture.
Shanghai University is a member university of the national project 211 and is a research-intensive and comprehensive university. The University has witnessed continuous progress and advancement. It has a clear and vibrant educational mission, with far-sighted objectives to cultivate talents with the overall development, global perspective, and awareness.
Shanghai University is also known for its vigorous international exchanges and cooperation. So far, the University has established academic links and cooperation with dozens of foreign universities, including faculty and student exchanges. Currently, over 4,000 international students are studying on Shanghai University campuses.
Shanghai University has made a medium and long-term strategic plan that has set more significant goals for its development. The University is striving to develop into a first-class comprehensive university in China with a high-level talents training system and a knowledge innovation system in proportion to the city's position as a modern international metropolis.
