Shanghai Jiao Tong University

SJTU · Shanghai, China · C9 League · Founded 1896

#30

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks #30 globally — #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #40 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #30 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #46 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University places #30 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#36

▲ 11 vs 2026 (#47)

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#40

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

#30

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#46

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Shanghai, China

Founded

1896

Total students

≈ 46,000

International students

≈ 8%

Group

C9 League

Official site

sjtu.edu.cn

Subject rankings

Shanghai Jiao Tong University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Biomedical Engineering

—

Marine/Ocean Engineering

—

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#18

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#10

Engineering & Technology

#23

#24

—

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

#81

—

#13

Earth & Geosciences

#151-200

—

#138

Metallurgical Engineering

—

Civil Engineering

#25

—

#14

Computer Science

#30

#25

Environmental Science

#71

—

#19

Chemical Engineering

#42

—

#31

Automation & Control

—

Biotechnology

—

Telecommunication Engineering

—

Materials Science

#18

—

#10

Artificial Intelligence

#23

—

#19

#12

Chemistry

#29

—

#12

#13

Physics & Astronomy

#36

—

#23

#12

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#25

—

#16

#13

Mathematics

#27

—

#51-75

#13

Textile Science & Engineering

—

#15

—

Transportation Science

—

#17

—

Food Science & Technology

—

#29

#19

Medicine / Clinical

#86

—

#47

#20

Biological Sciences

#67

—

#30

#23

Business & Management

#46

—

#24

—

Agriculture & Forestry

#101-150

—

#201-300

#24

Polymer Science

—

#24

Dentistry

#51-150

—

#25

—

Statistics

#27

—

#76-100

—

Law

#52

#27

—

Business & Economics

—

#28

—

Natural / Physical Sciences

#34

—

Public Health

—

#101-150

#41

Economics & Econometrics

#46

—

#76-100

#70

Accounting & Finance

#47

—

#51-75

—

Clinical & Health

—

#49

—

Architecture

#51-100

—

Anatomy & Physiology

#51-100

—

Geography

#51-100

—

Library & Information Science

#51-100

—

#51-75

—

Marketing

#51-100

—

Public Administration

#51-100

—

#76-100

—

Life Sciences & Medicine

#68

#54

—

Social Sciences & Management

#56

#80

—

Water Resources

—

#151-200

#65

Psychology

#101-150

—

#301-400

#76

Linguistics

#77

—

Arts & Humanities

#136

#91

—

#244

Modern Languages

#92

—

Art & Design

#101-150

—

Philosophy

#101-150

—

Nursing

#101-150

—

#101-150

—

Communication & Media

#101-150

—

#101-150

—

Education

#101-150

—

#201-300

—

Hospitality & Tourism

#101-150

—

Political Science & IR

#101-150

—

English Language & Literature

#151-200

—

Veterinary Science

—

#201-300

—

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked in the world in 2026?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks #36 in QS 2027, #40 in THE 2026, #30 in ARWU 2025 and #46 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #30 globally.

Is Shanghai Jiao Tong University a C9 League university?

Yes. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a member of the C9 League.

When was Shanghai Jiao Tong University founded?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in 1896.

What percentage of Shanghai Jiao Tong University students are international?

Approximately 8% of Shanghai Jiao Tong University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Shanghai Jiao Tong University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/sjtu/

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