QS #30
Fudan University
C9 LeagueProject 985Project 211
Medicine, Business, Journalism
English / Chinese
Most Competitive
CNY 58,000 - 75,000 / year
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China's Global Gateway to Education, Finance and Innovation
China's most international city and financial powerhouse, Shanghai pairs world-class universities and cutting-edge research with the country's largest concentration of multinational companies — an unrivaled launchpad for globally minded students.
Shanghai at a Glance
- Population
- 25+ million
- Universities
- 60+
- International Students
- 60,000+
- Double First-Class
- 10+ universities
- Avg. Living Cost
- US$450–1,000 / mo
- Safety
- Very High
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Best Known For
- Finance, business & global links
Most Competitive
Most Competitive Universities in Shanghai
Shanghai's most selective institutions, attracting top talent worldwide.
QS #45
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
C9 LeagueProject 985Project 211
Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science
English / Chinese
Most Competitive
CNY 40,000 - 55,000 / year
Competitive
Competitive Universities in Shanghai
Highly regarded universities in Shanghai with strong academic programs and research output.
QS #192
Tongji University
Project 985Project 211Double First-Class
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning
English / Chinese
Competitive
CNY 35,000 - 48,000 / year
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