History
The history of Tongji can be traced back to 1907, when the German Medical School was founded by Erich Paulun, a German doctor, and was then renamed as Tongji German Medical School in the following year.
Education
Already in its second centenary,the University has grown into a comprehensive and research-intensive university with distinctive features and an international reputation.
Research
In light of the general target of the university’s discipline development, the scientific researches are progressing quickly. Remarkable improvements have been made to the overall conditions of research and the university’s research ability is much strengthened.
Tongji University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #101 Ranking
- 7 Masters
- 48 Scholarships
- 2,800 Academic Staff
- 30,609 Students
- 5,000 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Tongji University Overview
Tongji University Scholarships
Tongji University Scholarships
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Tongji University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
It was great and beautiful,my teachers were sweet
My love for school for was crazy, it was my second home
Very qualified professors.
The capacity of the teaching staff and the help received during these 2 semesters were amazing. Difficult themes were handled in a spectacular way.
Review of B.Arch
The bachelor programme of architecture in Tongji University was a 5-year teaching schedule, which taught me the process, method and outcome of architectural design and also urban planning. In 2016 I first took part in the civil engineering programme, and then turned to architecture to pursue design techniques.
Tongji University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 50 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | 151 | 101 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 13 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | 154 | 141 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 15 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | 192 | 177 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 153 | - | - |
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Housing services
Conveniently located on Siping Campus and overlooking the serene Sanhaowu Garden, the International Students Service Center is composed of two serviced apartment buildings, a restaurant, a cafe and other service facilities.
- International Student Dorm Building 1: 231 rooms and 22 suites.
- International Student Dorm Building 2: 71 rooms and 12 suites.
Medical services
There are as many as twelve hospitals in Shanghai that are affiliated to Tongji University. Besides, some hospitals are officially authorized to provide medical care to the foreign community. Visit the following sites for more detailed information.
Campus life
Since its founding in 1907, Tongji University had moved six times,and eventually settled down at Siping Campus,1239 Siping Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai in 1946.At present, Siping Campus covers an area of 1,009,800 square meters, with a floor area of 1,074,600 square meters. There are 31,653 students, including 3,992 PhD students, 12,232 Master’s degree students, 11,961 Bachelor’s degree students and 3,468 international students. The total number of faculty and staff members is 4,262.
Sports facilities
Campus life is not about books alone. Let’s rejoice in sports and sweat in the field. Students here have access to a variety of sports activities.
Tongji University boasts many excellent sports teams that won numerous medals in national contests over the years. Let’s take a look at some of our sports teams.If you are gifted in sports, come and join us!
Members of the aerobics team of Tongji University are trained in basics of aerobics, calisthenics and cheerleading dances by professional coaches and athletes. They have opportunities to join competitions of all levels and also perform in shows and galas.
Student clubs
There are over 100 student organizations, including clubs, societies and associations at Tongji University ranging from art to volunteerism. Make each day of your college life count by joining us and having fun! Here are a few societies that international students are interested in.
Tongji University Golden Flute Art Club is the first college student club of its kind in China that specializes in bamboo flute performance. The majority of its members are from Tongji University. Mr. DAI Jinsheng, a celebrated flute artist from Shanghai Opera House, serves as the art director. He coaches members every week and supervises various shows of the club.