East China University of Science and Technology

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) is located in Shanghai, a cosmopolitan metropolis where distinguished people, diverse society and exquisite attractions can be found. It is a key research university in China featuring distinctive disciplines and a balanced curriculum of science, engineering, materials, computer, economics, management, arts and law. The university emphasizes the campus motto of “Industry, Pragmatics, Inspiration and Morality”, by continuously reviewing our performance and exploring operating models, to attract more and more industrious young students to further their education here. Over the last 50 years, ECUST has provided one group after another of elite graduates to better society. In 1988, when the university was celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Petroleum Refining Department, Chairman Jiang Zeming cheerfully wrote a motto: “Talented people come to the fore in great numbers” in commemoration.

East China University of Science and Technology has a top quality teaching and R&D staff represented by nationally renowned educators as well as very competitive scientific research teams based in many state-level key laboratories and engineering and technological research centers. The highly accomplished faculty and scientific research competency create a favorable learning environment for our students. The three beautiful campuses in Xuhui, Jinshan and Fengxian are like tranquil and elegant parks allowing our students to study free of worry and earthly affairs.

East China University of Science and Technology has been affirmed by China’s Education Ministry as an university for admitting foreign students supported by Chinese government scholarships. It has been very attractive to international students since the 1950s, with thousands from over 80 countries having completed their education here. The humane management, teaching and service have left a very positive impression on them all.

Over its history, ECUST has actively adapted to the trend of international education development. With the spirit of “Embracing All Streams in Pursuit of Excellence”, ECUST is taking the road of open education and is actively strengthening communication and cooperation with universities across the world. Today, ECUST has established long-term and wide-ranging academic exchange relationships with over 60 universities, enterprise groups and scientific research institutions from America, Japan, France, Germany, Britain, Canada, South Korea and Australia.

Today, a wide range of programs is offered to cater to the demands of the society and to prepare the students for an ever-changing global context. The university has 15 academic schools, namely School of Chemical Engineering, School of Biotechnology, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Information Science and Engineering, School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, School of Resources and Environment Engineering, School of Pharmacy, School of Science, School of Business, School of Social and Public Administration, School of Art Design and Media, School of Foreign Languages, School of Law, School of Sports Science, and Engineering, together with 4 colleges which are Marxism Institution (The Humanities Research Institution), Sino-German College of Technology, College of Continuing Education, College of Distance Education, College of International Education, and Department of Engineering Education. Currently, there are more than 16,300 full time undergraduates, 8,500 graduate students studying at ECUST. The number of faculty and staff members has reached 3,700 among whom there are about 1,000 professors and associate professors.