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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
|name = Donghua University
| name = Donghua University
|native_name = 东华大学
| native_name = 东华大学
|image = Donghua University logo.png
| image = Donghua University logo.png
|image_size = 200px
| image_size =
|motto = 崇德博学, 励志尚实
| image_upright = .7
| motto = 崇德博学，励志尚实
|mottoeng =Virtue & Learning, Inspiration & Factuality
| mottoeng = Virtue & Learning, Inspiration & Factuality
|established = 1951
|type = [[National university|National]]
| established = {{start date and age|1951}}
| type = [[Public university|Public]] [[research university]]
|president = Yu Jianyong
|faculty = 1,336
| president = Yu Jianyong
|staff = 2,209
| faculty = 1,336
| administrative_staff = 2,209
|students = 28,497
|undergrad = 14,204
| students = 28,497
|postgrad = 6,822 (including 1,045 doctoral students)
| undergrad = 14,204
| postgrad = 6,822 (including 1,045 doctoral students)
|other = 4,827 international students
| other = 4,827 international students
|city = Shanghai
| city = Shanghai
|country = China
| country = China
|campus = [[Changning District]] and [[Songjiang District]], [[Shanghai]]
| campus = [[Changning District]] and [[Songjiang District]], [[Shanghai]]
|former_names = East China Institute of Textile Technology (1951-1985) ;
| former_names = East China Institute of Textile Technology (1951–1985)<br>China Textile University (1985–1999)
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| website = {{url|https://www.dhu.edu.cn|dhu.edu.cn}}
China Textile University (1985-1999)
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|website = [http://www.dhu.edu.cn www.dhu.edu.cn]
}}
}}

'''Donghua University''' ({{zh|s=东华大学|t=東華大學}}) ("Donghua" means [[East China]]) is a public research university in [[Shanghai]], China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/introduction/list.htm|title=Brief Introduction|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> Established in 1951, Donghua is one of the state-key universities directly under the [[Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China|Ministry of Education of China]] and is a member of China's [[Project 211]] group of national universities. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education [[Double First Class University Plan|Double First Class Discipline University]],<ref name="Chinese Department of Education">{{Cite web |url=http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A22/moe_843/201709/t20170921_314942.html |title=教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委 关于公布世界一流大学和一流学科建设高校及建设 学科名单的通知 (Notice from the Ministry of Education and other national governmental departments announcing the list of double first class universities and disciplines)}}</ref> and is especially well known for its [[engineering]], [[management]], [[design]] and [[materials]] disciplines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/95/a5/c5344a38309/page.htm|title=Key Disciplines|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> Donghua University is ranked as the top 1 school in the disciplines of Textile Engineering, Fiber Material Science, and Fashion Design in China.
{{Infobox Chinese
| s = 东华大学
| t = 東華大學
| p = Dōnghuá Dàxué
| w =
| mi =
| y =
| j =
| order = st
}}
{{Infobox Chinese university ranking
| BCUR_N = 76
| WS_N = 91
| CUAA_N =
| QS_N =
| THE_N = 32–37
| LINE_1 = 0
| QS_A = 251–260
| THE_A = 109
| LINE_2 = 0
| ARWU_W = 701–800
| QS_W =
| THE_W = 501–600
| USNWR_W = =688
}}

'''Donghua University''' (DHU, {{zh|s=东华大学|labels=no}}) is a [[public university]] in [[Shanghai]], China. It is affiliated with the [[Ministry of Education (China)|Ministry of Education]]. The university is part of the [[Double First-Class Construction]] and [[Project 211]].

Formerly known as China Textile University, the institution emphasizes not only the original [[materials science]] program but also [[engineering]], [[management]], and [[design]] disciplines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/95/a5/c5344a38309/page.htm|title=Key Disciplines|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Founded in June 1951, Donghua University was originally named '''East China Institute''' '''of''' '''Textile''' '''Technology''' ({{zh|s=华东纺织工学院|labels=no}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/95/d1/c5173a38353/page.htm|title=History of Donghua University (1)|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> In September 1985, the institute changed its name to '''China Textile University''' ({{zh|s=中国纺织大学|labels=no}}) and changed it once again to Donghua University in August 1999. The word "Donghua" means East China.
Founded in June 1951, Donghua University was originally named the '''East China Institute''' '''of''' '''Textile''' '''Technology''' ({{zh|s=华东纺织工学院|labels=no}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/95/d1/c5173a38353/page.htm|title=History of Donghua University (1)|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> In September 1985, the institute changed its name to '''China Textile University''' ({{zh|s=中国纺织大学|labels=no}}) and changed it once again to Donghua University in August 1999. The word "Donghua" literally means East China.


It has been a national key university since 1960 and was one of the educational institutions in China authorized to confer all three levels of degree: [[bachelor's degree|bachelor's]], [[master's degree|master's]], and [[doctorate]].{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}
It has been a national key university since 1960 and was one of the educational institutions in China authorized to confer all three levels of degree: [[bachelor's degree|bachelor's]], [[master's degree|master's]], and [[doctorate]] degrees.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}


[[File:Donghua University Main Entrance.jpg|thumb|left|Main Entrance of West Yan'an Road Campus]]
[[File:Donghua University Main Entrance.jpg|thumb|left|Main Entrance of West Yan'an Road Campus]]
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==Campuses==
==Campuses==
Donghua University has two campuses: one in [[Changning District]] and the other in [[Songjiang District]] in [[Shanghai]]. Most bachelor courses are taken in Songjiang district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/5355/list.htm|title=Map and Direction|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>
Donghua University has two campuses: one in [[Changning District]] and the other in [[Songjiang District]] in [[Shanghai]]. Most bachelor courses are taken in the Songjiang district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/5355/list.htm|title=Map and Direction|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>

The Changning Campus is the older one, and it has a tunnel under it going along Xinhua Road.<ref>Baidu Maps</ref>

== Rankings and reputation ==
As of 2023, Donghua University is ranked among the world's top 800th universities according to some of the most-widely read university rankings in the world, such as the [[Academic Ranking of World Universities]], the [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]], and the [[U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Ranking-Universities |url=https://www.shanghairanking.com/institution/donghua-university |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=www.shanghairanking.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-25 |title=World University Rankings |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2022/world-ranking |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}}</ref><ref name="USNewsWorldReportBestGlobal2021">{{cite web |title=Donghua University in China - US News Best Global Universities |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/donghua-university-500299 |access-date=2 March 2022 |publisher=U.S. News Best Global Universities}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021中国大学专业排名{{!}}优势专业 |url=https://www.shanghairanking.cn/institution/donghua-university |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=www.shanghairanking.cn}}</ref>


== International engagement ==
== International engagement ==
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}

{{Project 211}}
{{Project 211}}
{{Plan 111}}
{{Plan 111}}
{{Universities and colleges in Shanghai}}
{{Universities and colleges in Shanghai}}
{{Songjiang University Town}}
{{Songjiang University Town}}
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[[Category:Donghua University| ]]
[[Category:Donghua University| ]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Shanghai]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Shanghai]]
[[Category:Plan 111]]
[[Category:Plan 111]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1951]]
[[Category:1951 establishments in China]]

Latest revision as of 05:14, 21 October 2024

For the Taiwanese university, see National Dong Hwa University.
Donghua University
东华大学
Former names
East China Institute of Textile Technology (1951–1985)
China Textile University (1985–1999)
Motto崇德博学，励志尚实
Motto in English
Virtue & Learning, Inspiration & Factuality
TypePublic research university
Established1951; 73 years ago (1951)
PresidentYu Jianyong
Academic staff
1,336
Administrative staff
2,209
Students28,497
Undergraduates14,204
Postgraduates6,822 (including 1,045 doctoral students)
Other students
4,827 international students
Location
Shanghai
,
China
CampusChangning District and Songjiang District, Shanghai
Websitedhu.edu.cn
Donghua University
Simplified Chinese东华大学
Traditional Chinese東華大學
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinDōnghuá Dàxué
University rankings
BCUR National[1] Domestic 76
Wu Shulian National[2] Domestic 91
THE National[3] General 32–37
QS Asia
(Asia version)[4]		 General 251–260
THE Asia
(Asia version)[5]		 General 109
ARWU World[6] Research 701–800
THE World[7] General 501–600
USNWR World[8] General =688

Donghua University (DHU, 东华大学) 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.

Formerly known as China Textile University, the institution emphasizes not only the original materials science program but also engineering, management, and design disciplines.[12]

History

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Founded in June 1951, Donghua University was originally named the East China Institute of Textile Technology (华东纺织工学院).[13] In September 1985, the institute changed its name to China Textile University (中国纺织大学) and changed it once again to Donghua University in August 1999. The word "Donghua" literally means East China.

It has been a national key university since 1960 and was one of the educational institutions in China authorized to confer all three levels of degree: bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees.[citation needed]

Main Entrance of West Yan'an Road Campus
West Yan'an Road Campus

Campuses

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Donghua University has two campuses: one in Changning District and the other in Songjiang District in Shanghai. Most bachelor courses are taken in the Songjiang district.[14]

The Changning Campus is the older one, and it has a tunnel under it going along Xinhua Road.[15]

Rankings and reputation

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As of 2023, Donghua University is ranked among the world's top 800th universities according to some of the most-widely read university rankings in the world, such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking.[16][17][18] 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.[19]

International engagement

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Being well known as an international university; ranking top 5 in the list of most international-friendly universities in China. Being amongst the first Chinese universities to accept international students, Donghua University is no stranger to the needs of international students like Shanghai Summer School participants. To date, Donghua University has hosted international students from almost 140 countries.

Shanghai Summer School
Donghua University Summer School

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Best Chinese Universities Ranking". Shanghai Ranking. 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Wu Shulian University Ranking". Chinese Academy of Management Science. 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "THE University Rankings 2025 - China". Times Higher Education (THE). 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "Asia University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education. 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities". Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education. 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  8. ^ U.S. News & World Report (2024). "2024-2025 Best Global Universities Rankings". Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  9. ^ Chinese Universities Alumni Association (2024). "Alumni Association (22nd Edition): Chinese University Rankings 2024". Retrieved January 16, 2024. Alternative URL
  10. ^ "QS University Rankings 2025 - China (Mainland)". Top Universities. 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "QS World University Rankings". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Key Disciplines". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  13. ^ "History of Donghua University (1)". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  14. ^ "Map and Direction". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  15. ^ Baidu Maps
  16. ^ "Shanghai Ranking-Universities". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  17. ^ "World University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  18. ^ "Donghua University in China - US News Best Global Universities". U.S. News Best Global Universities. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  19. ^ "2021中国大学专业排名|优势专业". www.shanghairanking.cn. Retrieved 2022-03-02.

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