Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

11 Best Universities in Shanghai for Architecture

Focusing specifically on Architecture, our data science engine identified the 11 most influential universities in Shanghai. Our methodology evaluated 1.02M subject-specific papers and 20.43M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

For Architecture

#5 in China #6 in Asia

20% Acceptance

47,000 Enrollment

1896 Founded

2

Fudan University

For Architecture

#6 in China #7 in Asia

18% Acceptance

33,000 Enrollment

1905 Founded

3

Tongji University

For Architecture

#13 in China #16 in Asia

29% Acceptance

37,000 Enrollment

1907 Founded

4

East China Normal University

For Architecture

#34 in China #53 in Asia

30% Acceptance

36,026 Enrollment

1951 Founded

5

Shanghai University

For Architecture

#45 in China #85 in Asia

33% Acceptance

36,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

6

Donghua University

For Architecture

#56 in China #130 in Asia

30% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1951 Founded

7

East China University of Science and Technology

For Architecture

#79 in China #203 in Asia

14% Acceptance

26,000 Enrollment

1952 Founded

8

Shanghai Maritime University

For Architecture

#83 in China #209 in Asia

39% Acceptance

17,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

9

Shanghai Second Polytechnic University

For Architecture

#193 in China #491 in Asia

54% Acceptance

25,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

10

Shanghai University of Engineering Science

For Architecture

#77 in China #200 in Asia

47% Acceptance

25,000 Enrollment

1978 Founded

11

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

For Architecture

#113 in China #323 in Asia

30% Acceptance

36,000 Enrollment

1907 Founded