Dalian University of Technology has better civil engineering than Shanghai Jiaotong University. The civil engineering major of Shanghai Jiaotong University has advantages in many aspects. First of all, the professional training scheme is reasonable and the curriculum is flexible, which can meet the needs of industry development. Secondly, Shanghai Jiaotong University has a strong faculty and advanced research equipment in the field of civil engineering, which provides good conditions for students' study and scientific research. In addition, the civil engineering major of this school pays attention to the cultivation of practical ability, and students can gain practical experience through experiments, practices and projects. Finally, the civil engineering major of Shanghai Jiaotong University has established extensive cooperative relations with well-known enterprises and research institutions at home and abroad, providing more opportunities for students' employment and academic exchanges.