Shanghai Ocean University
Former names
Shanghai Fisheries University (1985–2008)
MottoChinese: 勤 朴 忠 实
Motto in English
"Diligent, Plain, Loyal, Honest"
TypePublic research university
EstablishedDecember 1912; 111 years ago (1912-12)
Academic affiliations
PresidentRong Wan
Academic staff
800 (2023)
Administrative staff
700 (2023)
Students17,700 (2023)
Undergraduates12,000 (2023)
Postgraduates5,700 (2023)
Location
Pudong
,
Shanghai
,
China

30°53′09″N 121°53′34″E / 30.88583°N 121.89278°E / 30.88583; 121.89278
CampusMidsize city, Total: 1.1 square kilometres (270 acres)
ColorsOcean Blue
NicknameSHOU
Websitewww.shou.edu.cn

Shanghai Ocean University (Chinese: 上海海洋大学) is a public research university in Shanghai, China, dedicated to the study of aquaculture, marine science and engineering.[1] This university is a part of the national Double First-Class Construction Initiative.[2] It is co-established by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Shanghai Municipal Government.[3]

Founded in 1912, the university has been a fisheries higher education institution, known as Jiangsu Provincial Fisheries School, founded by Zhang Jian and Huang Yanpei. In 1952, it became Shanghai Fisheries College and then was renamed Shanghai Ocean University in 2008. Today it enrolls approximately 12,098 undergraduate students and 5,700 graduate students. The university consists of 14 colleges and offers degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels in some 44 disciplines.[3]

Administration and organization

Gate of Shanghai Ocean University, Pudong (Lingang Campus)
Gate of Shanghai Ocean University, Pudong (Lingang Campus)

Academics

5 disciplines of Shanghai Ocean University (Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Environment/Ecology, Engineering, and Biology & Biochemistry) have entered the world’s top 1% of the Clarivate Essential Science Indicators (ESI) international discipline ranking. [4][5][6] In 2016, it sponsored an open access journal Aquaculture and Fisheries, the first English journal of fisheries science in China Mainland, cooperating with Elsevier and KeAi Publishing.

Library Building on Lingang Campus of Shanghai Ocean University
Library Building on Lingang Campus of Shanghai Ocean University

The university takes the nationwide lead in such academic fields as Ichthyology, Aquatic Animal Proliferation and Breeding, Fish Diseases Prevention, Fish Nutrition and Feeds, Fish Species and Quality Resources, Seaweed Cells Engineering, Fishing Gear and Methodology, Fishery Machinery, Preservation and Management of Fishery Resources, Fishery Regulations and Policy, Fishery Economics, Biological Technology, Marine Ecology, Food Science and Engineering, Refrigeration and Cryogenics. [7][8][9]

Rankings and reputation

As of 2023, Shanghai Ocean University is ranked among the world's top 800-900th universities according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities.[10] As of 2021, the U.S. News & World Report ranks Shanghai Ocean University at 499th among the best universities in Asia.[11] The university ranked no. 1 nationwide in "Marine fisheries science and technology" in the recognized Best Chinese Universities Ranking.[12]

International presence

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Shanghai Ocean University has made agreeable advances in international cooperation and communication. It has enrolled many international students who are pursuing doctorate or graduate and undergraduate degrees. As for the training courses and further education, subjects such as Chinese Techniques of Aquatic Breeding, Development of Marine Fishery and Preservation of Fishery Resources, Chinese Language, Chinese Traditional Culture have formed their own features and gained their own advantages. Up to now, the university has established long-term academic cooperation with more than 40 foreign institutions of higher education and research.

Campuses

Shanghai Ocean University, Yangpu
Shanghai Ocean University, Yangpu

References

  1. ^ "Spotlight on Shanghai". Nature. October 22, 2014. doi:10.1038/nj0435. ISSN 1476-4687.
  2. ^ "教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委 关于公布世界一流大学和一流学科建设高校及建设 学科名单的通知" [Notice from the Ministry of Education and other national governmental departments announcing the list of double first class universities and disciplines]. 中华人民共和国教育部.
  3. ^ a b "How the university and colleges work". Shanghai Ocean University. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) - Institution outputs". Nature Index. Nature. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Shanghai Ocean University [Acceptance Rate + Statistics]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. EduRank. November 21, 2019. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Shanghai Ocean University Ranking 2022-2023 | CWUR". cwur.org. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  7. ^ "Shanghai Ocean University Ranking". ARWU. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "Shanghai Ocean University". Times Higher Education (THE). October 19, 2021. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "Shanghai Ocean University in China". US News Best Global Universities. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "ShanghaiRanking-Univiersities". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "2022 Best Global Universities: Shanghai Ocean University". U.S. News & World Report. October 26, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "2021 china university major rankings". www.shanghairanking.cn. Retrieved March 2, 2022.

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