Shanghai Ocean University
Public university in Shanghai, China
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Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) 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 Double First-Class Initiative.[2] It is sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, and the Shanghai Municipal Government.[3]
上海海洋大学 | |
Former name | Shanghai Fisheries University (1985–2008) |
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| Motto | Chinese: 勤 朴 忠 实 |
Motto in English | "Diligent, Plain, Loyal, Honest" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | December 1912 |
Academic affiliations | |
| President | Rong Wan |
| Faculty | 800 (2023) |
Administrative staff | 700 (2023) |
| Students | 17,700 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 12,000 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 5,700 (2023) |
| Location | , , 30°53′09″N 121°53′34″E |
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| Colors | Ocean Blue |
| Nickname | SHOU |
| Website | www |
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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.
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.[3]

Academics
Five disciplines at Shanghai Ocean University (Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Environment and Ecology, Engineering, and Biology and Biochemistry) rank among the world's top 1% according to the Clarivate Essential Science Indicators (ESI).[4][5][6] In 2016, the university launched Aquaculture and Fisheries, the first English fisheries science journal published in mainland China, in partnership with Elsevier and KeAi Publishing.[7]

Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Ichthyology
- Aquatic Animal Breeding and Propagation
- Fish Disease Prevention and Control
- Fish Nutrition and Feed Science
- Fish Genetic Resources and Germplasm Conservation
Fisheries Engineering and Resource Management
- Fishing Gear Technology and Methodology
- Fisheries Machinery and Engineering
- Fisheries Resource Conservation and Management
Fisheries Policy and Economics
- Fisheries Law and Policy
- Fisheries Economics
Marine Environmental Science and Ecology
- Marine Ecology
- Seaweed Cell Engineering
Life Sciences and Biotechnology
- Biotechnology
Food Science and Technology
- Food Science and Engineering
- Refrigeration and Cryogenic Technology
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.[8] As of 2021, the U.S. News & World Report ranks Shanghai Ocean University at 499th among the best universities in Asia.[9] The university ranked no. 1 nationwide in "Marine fisheries science and technology" in the recognized Best Chinese Universities Ranking.[10]
