Project 985 aims to build a number of world-class universities and a number of internationally renowned high-level research universities through key state support. The "2 1 1" project aims to improve the teaching and scientific research level of these universities and make them well-known higher education institutions at home and abroad.

Shanghai University of Engineering Science, located in Shanghai, is a full-time ordinary institution of higher learning with mutual penetration and harmonious development of engineering, economy, management, art and design.

Although Shanghai University of Engineering Science does not belong to the 985 or 2 1 1 engineering university, it is the first batch of pilot universities in the "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Plan" of the Ministry of Education, the leading unit of new engineering construction in local universities in China, and the pilot construction unit of "High-level Local Applied University" in Shanghai, and it is listed as the project construction unit of Shanghai doctoral degree awarding unit in 20 17.