EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

华东理工大学

Last Updated: 2022-11-03 13:27:39
Type of Institution
Comprehensive university
Areas of Program
Engineering Science & Technology, Computer & Information Technology, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Food, Beverage, Leisure & Tourism, Medical & Health, Finance & Economics, Business Management, Humanities, Law & Social Sciences, Literature, History & Languages, Art & Design, Architecture, Construction & Town Planning, Geography & Environmental Sciences
Year of Establishment
1952
Founded Body/ Founder
East China Institute of Chemical Technology
Leadership
Professor Fuzhen Xuan (Principal)
Campus
EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(Main Campus)
Student Number (local)
28000
Student Number (international)
600
Number of Teaching Staff
3100

Introduction

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) is located in Shanghai, a center of commerce, finance, trade and shipping in China. The university was founded in 1952, which is one of National Key Universities directly regulated by the Ministry of Education of China. With nearly 70 years efforts, ECUST has now developed from the first university in China famous for its chemical major to a comprehensive university covering 11 disciplines, such as science, engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, economics, management, literature, law, art, philosophy, and language. And also it becomes one of National '211 Project' Universities, '985 Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform‘ Universities and 'Double First- class Initiative' Universities.

ECUST ranks 33rd among Chinese universities according to QS World University Rankings, also ranks 51st among Chinese universities in the world university rankings of Times Higher Education (THE), ranks 50th among Chinese universities in USNews World University Rankings, and ranks 30th in the comprehensive ranking of ESI China University.

ECUST is comprised of 3 campuses, Xuhui, Fengxian and Jinshan, with 16 academic schools, 73 Bachelor’s programs, 142 authorization points for Master and 80 authorization points for PhD. Currently, there are more than 26,000 students, including 1,600 international students. The number of faculty and staff members has reached 3100 among whom there are more than 1100 professors and associate professors.

Specialty

Professional teachers
Students work hard
QS ranking of 40th among 2700 universities in China, and top 6 among 67 universities in Shanghai

Achievement

QS Ranking of 40th among Chinese universities
'Double First- class Initiative' university
Ranks as 16th in 2021 University Graduates Employment Competitiveness Ranking
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