According to the query of the stationmaster of Shanghai University, Shanghai University is a comprehensive university affiliated to the municipal government and the national "2 1 1 project". It is a university established by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the Ministry of Education. 1994 was established in May by Shanghai University of Science and Technology (founded in 1960) and Shanghai University of Science and Technology (founded in 65438).

Adhering to the school motto of "strive for self-improvement", "worry about the world first, and enjoy the world later" and the school spirit of "be realistic and innovative", Shanghai University strives to build a university culture that strives for self-improvement, pursues Excellence, is brave in innovation, is willing to contribute, is inclusive and harmonious, takes a comprehensive research university with international reputation and domestic first-class characteristics as its construction goal, faces the needs of national and regional economic and social development, and cultivates all-round talents.