Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SUPL) is a full-time public undergraduate institution under the Shanghai Municipal Government, administered by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission. Located in Shanghai, it has two campuses: Qingpu (main campus) and Putuo, covering over 1,000 mu (about 66 hectares).

As a member of the Lige Alliance and a council member of the Belt and Road Think Tank Cooperation Alliance, SUPL is dedicated to nurturing internationally competitive talents in law, politics, and social sciences. It is a host institution for Chinese Government Scholarship and Silk Road Government Scholarship international students, a participant in the Sino-US Humanities Exchange Program, and a member of the 'Study in China' Overseas Preparatory Education Alliance.

SUPL is renowned for its law programs, particularly in foreign-related law, international law, and intellectual property. It has been selected as a training base for Shanghai's Outstanding Legal Talents, Foreign-Related Outstanding Legal Talents, and Outstanding Journalism and Communication Talents, as well as a Shanghai Higher Education Foreign-Related Legal Talent Education and Training Base and a Ministry of Education Collaborative Innovation Base for Foreign-Related Legal Talent Training (Cultivation).

As a member of the Lige Alliance, SUPL collaborates closely with top law schools domestically and internationally. It also serves as a council member of the Belt and Road Think Tank Cooperation Alliance, actively contributing to national strategies.

SUPL boasts a highly qualified faculty of over 700 full-time teachers, more than 40% of whom hold senior academic titles, and many have overseas study or research experience. The university comprises 13 schools and 1 teaching department, offering diverse programs in law, economics, management, literature, and engineering.

Law courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice, featuring moot courts, legal clinics, and other hands-on learning opportunities. Research platforms include the Belt and Road Legal Research Think Tank, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Research Institute, and the School of International Law, focusing on foreign-related rule of law, international dispute resolution, and regional cooperation.

SUPL's main Qingpu campus is located in a scenic area of Shanghai, known as a 'Garden Unit' for its lush greenery and lakes. The campus blends modern and classical architecture, with state-of-the-art facilities including smart classrooms, a moot court, a law library, and an international exchange center.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access. Multiple cafeterias offer Chinese and Western cuisine. Sports facilities include a gymnasium, track and field, basketball courts, and tennis courts.