Shanghai, China’s largest city by population, is not only the world’s busiest container port; it is also a huge global centre for finance, commerce, culture – and also education.
Several universities in Shanghai feature within the QS World University Rankings, including Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Much like other thriving Asian cities such as Hong Kong and Seoul, Shanghai is often described in terms of contrasts – old and new, East and West, well-preserved traditions alongside rapid development – and there’s certainly more than enough to make each day different, no matter how long you are in the city for.
The city lines the banks of the Yangtze River, where it meets the East China Sea, and has a striking, and growing, skyline of skyscrapers. The Shanghai Tower, completed late in 2013, is the tallest structure of any kind in China and the second tallest building in the world after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
With the background of buzzing marketplaces, ancient temples, cuisines from around the world, theatres and galleries, all interwoven with a rich and interesting history, it's no wonder the city scores well for student view.
Shanghai also scores highly in the employer activity indicator showing that the city’s prestigious universities are viewed favourably by graduate employers.
One survey respondent commented, “It’s an international city, which is great because you get to meet people from all around the world and get to know the different cultures”, while another said that there was “lots of opportunities to experience new things.”
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