Look beyond the university name
Donghua University is a public university in Shanghai, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction and Project 211.
| Location | Shanghai, Shanghai, China |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 50,694 |
| Total citations | 3,900,047 |
| President | Yu Jianyong |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Donghua University?
Donghua University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Textile materials and evaluations, Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications, Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials, Polymer crystallization and properties.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Donghua University
According to OpenAlex, Donghua University has 50,694 indexed research works with 3,900,047 total citations.
Rankings and reputation As of 2025, Donghua University is ranked among the world's top 500th universities according to some of the most-widely read university rankings in the world, such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities and the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking . It is ranked as the top 1 school for Textile Engineering, Fiber Materials Science, and Fashion Design in China in the recognized Best Chinese Universities Ranking . ^ "ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities" .
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Ji‐Huan He — 7,529 citations
- Jinli Qiao — 6,714 citations
- Meifang Zhu — 6,402 citations
- Yaogang Li — 6,273 citations
- Qinghong Zhang — 6,273 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Donghua University?
The current President is Yu Jianyong.
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Campus & student life
Donghua University is located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Donghua University
Official website: https://www.dhu.edu.cn ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Donghua University founded?
Donghua University was founded in 1951.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Yu Jianyong.