Overview

Located in the southwest of Shanghai, a centre of commerce, finance, culture and industrial production of China, East China University of Science and Technology is a dynamic and prominent research-intensive university with high teaching quality.

ECUST is comprised of nearly 1.7 million square meters on 2 campuses. The main campus, being 17 kilometres from Hongqiao Airport and 45 kilometres from Pudong International Airport, is situated in the prosperous and energetic Xuhui District. In addition to its downtown location, the university also has a campus in Fengxian District.

Founded in 1952, ECUST traces its roots to Nanyang Public School (1896) and Université d'Aurora (1903). It was the first chemical industry-oriented university in China. The university's motto is "Diligence, Factuality, Aspiration and Virtue".

ECUST consists of 17 academic schools, a MoE-approved Sino-French joint school, and an International Elite Engineering School. The university offers programs covering 11 disciplines: science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, economics, management, literature, law, art, philosophy, and education.

ECUST ranks in the top 1% globally in several fields including Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Biochemistry and Biology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Agricultural Science, Computer Science, and Environment/Ecology.

The university has established an International Business School in Sibiu, Romania, and a Confucius Institute with the University of Huddersfield in the UK. ECUST hosts a Joint Research Centre headed by 2016 Nobel Laureate Ben Feringa, and a Research Centre of Contracts and Governance named after 2016 Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart. The university also operates five international joint laboratories.

As of January 2025, ECUST has over 31,000 full-time students, including more than 16,000 undergraduates and over 15,000 postgraduates and doctoral students. The university employs over 3,000 faculty and staff members, including 11 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Engineering, 2 academicians of the European Academy of Sciences, and more than 160 national-level talents.

The School of Business at East China University of Science and Technology is committed to excellence in business education, research, and practice. We strive to cultivate managerial talents with advanced knowledge and practical ability through innovative integration of Business, Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST).

Our school offers a comprehensive range of programs including undergraduate, graduate, MBA, EMBA, and doctoral programs. We are dedicated to providing students with a rigorous academic foundation combined with real-world business experience.

The School of Business has achieved international recognition through accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, as well as CAMEA accreditation for high-quality MBA education in China. These accreditations reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in business education.

Our faculty members are renowned scholars and practitioners who bring cutting-edge research and industry expertise to the classroom. The school maintains strong connections with the business community, providing students with opportunities for internships, case studies, and networking.

Through our international partnerships and exchange programs, we offer students global perspectives and cross-cultural experiences. The school's research centers and laboratories provide platforms for innovative research and collaboration.

We welcome students from around the world to join our family and become part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to shaping the future of business and management.