East China University of Science and Technology

华东理工大学原名华东化工学院，1952年由交通大学（上海）、震旦大学（上海）、大同大 学（上海）、东吴大学（苏州）、江南大学（无锡）等校化工系合并组建而成，是新中国第 一所以化工特色闻名的高等学府。 1956年被定为全国首批招收研究生的学校之一，1960年 起被中共中央确定为教育部直属的全国重点大学， 1993年经国家教委批准，更名为华东理 工大学，1996年进入国家“211工程”重点建设行列，2000年经教育部批准建立研究生 院，2008年获准建设“985优势学科创新平台”，2017年入选国家“双一流”建设高校，化学、 材料科学与工程、化学工程与技术3个学科入选一流学科建设名单。

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 past 70 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 110 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 130 universities and scientific research institutions from America, Japan, France, Germany, Britain, Canada, South Korea and Australia.