Shanghai University of Sport

Shanghai University of Sport (SUS) is a public sports university located in Shanghai, China, jointly managed by the General Administration of Sport of China and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. It is the only sports university in China designated as a national 'Double First-Class' construction university.

Founded in 1952 as East China Institute of Physical Education, it was renamed Shanghai University of Sport in 2023. SUS has three campuses (Yangpu, Xuhui, Songjiang) and two teaching sites (Jiangwan, Huangpu), covering over 1,100 mu (approx.

SUS's flagship discipline is Sport Science, which received an A+ rating in the fourth round of China's national discipline evaluation, ranking among the top nationwide. The university offers two first-level doctoral degree programs in Sport Science and Psychology, as well as China's first professional doctoral degree in Sport.

As a national high-level sports talent reserve base, SUS has produced numerous elite athletes, including Olympic champions, world champions, and sports industry leaders. It is a pilot unit for Shanghai's high-level local university construction and participates in Shanghai's first-class undergraduate and graduate education leading plans.

SUS comprises 10 secondary colleges offering 26 undergraduate programs across seven disciplines: education, science, engineering, medicine, management, art, and literature. The faculty includes over 630 full-time teachers, among them national teaching masters, Olympic champion coaches, and leading sports researchers.

The curriculum emphasizes a deep integration of theory and practice, with students gaining access to high-level research platforms such as key laboratories of the General Administration of Sport and motor skill research centers.

SUS's three campuses each have distinct features: the main Yangpu campus boasts modern teaching buildings, a library, and a comprehensive sports complex; the Xuhui campus is near Shanghai's bustling commercial areas, ideal for internships and social life; the Songjiang campus offers a scenic environment with new facilities.

The sports facilities are top-notch, including a standard track and field, swimming pool, basketball courts, badminton courts, and a martial arts hall. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and internet access.