History
Shanghai Ocean University, formerly known as Jiangsu Provincial Fisheries College, was founded in 1912 by Zhang Jian and Huang Yanpei.
Education
In addition to three post-doctoral research stations, three doctoral degree programs of LevelⅠacademic disciplines, ten master degree programs of Level I academic disciplines, four professional master degree programs, 47 undergraduate programs, and ten 10 higher vocational programs.
Research
- The university boasts great strength in scientific research. Since start of the 11th Five-Year Plan, more than 6 achievements have obtained awards for scientific research projects or achievements at national level, more than 63 achievements have won awards at provincial or ministerial level, and over 1530 patents have been granted to the university.
- The university has made significant contributions in such fields as environmental protection, species protection, genetic breeding, food processing, exploitation and utilization of marine resources, aquaculture, agricultural economy and management.
Shanghai Ocean University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #601 Ranking
- 25 Scholarships
- 800 Academic Staff
- 12,800 Students
- Public Institution Type
Shanghai Ocean University Overview
Shanghai Ocean University Scholarships
Shanghai Ocean University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Shanghai Ocean University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Mental Health Education Annual Scholarship
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Shanghai Ocean University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
#136 of 240 Ranked Universities in China
#1293 of 6.7k Ranked Universities Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1142
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 17 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1297 | 1125 | 1142 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2027 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
- SHOU offers 2 International Student Apartment buildings with over300 beds available on campus. A public common area including a study lounge, activity room, as well as kitchens and laundry rooms is located on the first floor. All rooms are equipped with an air conditioner, bed, desk, wardrobe, internet/telephone outlets, and other basic necessities.
- All rooms in Apartment No.1 are suite room with a single room and a double room, sharing a bathroom. A public common area including a study lounge, activity room, as well as kitchens and laundry rooms are located on the first floor.
Library services
There are more than 1.37 million paper books, 0.92 million e-books, and over 40 databases in the library, most of which areconcerned with ocean, fisheries and foods. The university organizes Journal of Fisheries of China and hosts Journal of Shanghai Ocean University.
ICT services
The university enjoys modernized campus network and has set up the website of China fisheries toserve the fishery industry.
Campus life
At present, the university has two campuses, namely, Huchenghuang Road campus in Pudong New Area and Jungong Road campus. Huchenghuan Road campus covers an area of about 1,600 mu and its planned construction area is 586,000 square meters.
Sports facilities
The school provides difference sports facilities for different sports areas
Student clubs
The International Student Association Union (ISAU) of Shanghai Ocean University was established in September, 2018. ISAU aims at creating a high-quality sharing and idea exchanging platform and providing opportunities to co-host and to participate in various events for Chinese students and international students.
Shanghai Ocean University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
China Country
Shanghai City
Shanghai Ocean University Student Reviews & Awards
4.5
Based on 2 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Exploring the World of Biotechnology
My experience in biotechnology has been informative and exciting. I have gained knowledge about genetics, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and industrial biotechnology. Practical laboratory work has improved my scientific skills and understanding. Biotechnology has helped me explore innovative solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental protection, inspiring me to contribute to scientific advancements.
A fantastic trip
Shanghai Ocean welcomed me in 2021, and I left fully loaded with experience, knowledge and facts that will help me for a lifetime!
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