Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, established in 1960 and located in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, is a municipal public university focused on polytechnic and applied sciences. SSPU aims to train applied, innovative talent and maintains strengths in engineering while coordinating development in management, economics, arts, and science. The campus supports hands-on learning and industry-relevant education across multiple colleges and schools designed to meet regional and global workforce needs.
SSPU offers a range of programs including 45 bachelor degrees, several professional master's options, and vocational training, serving about 13,442 full-time students and a growing international cohort. The university emphasizes applied research and collaboration with industry through research centers, a national university science park, and joint laboratories. Partnerships with over 150 institutions worldwide and participation in bilateral teaching and exchange programs strengthen student mobility and practical training opportunities.
Students at SSPU benefit from career-oriented curricula, frequent competition and innovation activities, and close ties to Shanghai's industrial ecosystem. The university supports internships, Sino-foreign cooperative programs, and pathways into engineering, manufacturing, design, and international business roles. For international students seeking applied instruction, project-based learning, and strong connections to industry in one of China's most dynamic cities, SSPU combines practical skill development with global exchange prospects.
