Shanghai Fisheries University

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Shanghai Fisheries University, now officially known as Shanghai Ocean University, is a distinguished institution with a rich history in marine and aquatic sciences. It is academically renowned for its strong programs in Fisheries Science, Aquaculture, Food Science and Engineering, and Oceanography, playing a crucial role in China's "Blue Economy" strategy. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment through its International Cultural Exchange College, providing comprehensive Chinese language programs and a growing selection of English-taught degrees, such as International Business and Food Science. Students benefit from dedicated support services, cultural exchange opportunities, and a vibrant campus life in a global city. Its distinctive characteristic is its status as one of China's earliest and most comprehensive universities dedicated to marine and fisheries education and research.

Background

Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) is a public research university in Shanghai, China, dedicated to the study of aquaculture, marine science and engineering. This university is a part of the Double First-Class Initiative. It is sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, and the Shanghai Municipal Government. Founded in 1912, the university has been a fisheries higher education institution, known as Jiangsu Provincial Fisheries School, founded by Zhang Jian and Huang Yanpei. In 1952, it became Shanghai Fisheries College and then was renamed Shanghai Ocean University in 2008. It enrolls approximately 12,098 undergraduate students and 5,700 graduate students. The university consists of 14 colleges and offers degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

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