Shanghai University, referred to as "Shanghai University" for short, is a comprehensive university under the "2 1 1 project" of Shanghai and the state. The Ministry of Education and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government * * * built a world-class discipline university, which was selected into the national "1 1 plan".

As of May 3, 2020, Shanghai University has three campuses, namely Baoshan Campus, Yanchang Campus and Jiading Campus, covering an area of nearly 2 million square meters, with a building area of 1.4 million square meters. 30 colleges, 1 department (college), 1 school management department; Set up 9 1 undergraduate major.

Scientific research and construction:

By April 20 18, the school has 1 national key laboratory jointly established by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Shanghai Provincial Department, 1 national key laboratory cultivation base jointly established by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Shanghai Provincial Department, 2 key laboratories of the Ministry of Education and 1 international joint laboratory of the Ministry of Education.

According to official website 20 14 of Shanghai University Library, Shanghai University Library currently has more than 3.6 million books and materials, and has ordered more than 3,000 Chinese and foreign periodicals, including 489 foreign periodicals.

According to the latest official website, Shanghai University's scientific research ability and level are among the advanced universities in China.