Ferrous Metallurgy

If Shanghai is like New York, then isn’t Shanghai University the New York University of China? Although not as influential as NYU, Shanghai University is still one of China’s best 100 universities. In addition to Mandarin study programs, it is one of the few schools in China that provide 100% English-language MBA programs and attracts over 2000 international students annually.

Shanghai University was founded in May 1994, by consolidating four former institutions of higher learning: Shanghai University of Technology, Shanghai University of Science & Technology, Shanghai Institute of Science & Technology and the former Shanghai University. Until now, SHU has offered English-taught MBA and MIT courses for Master’s degree for international students, which is ranked top one in China. Besides, Chinese Languge couse available there is within easy access. You can pass HSK easily if you study Chinese language in SHU.SHU attracts over 2000 international students annually.

1. Cultivation Aim To meet the needs for rapid development and achievement people make in the field of iron metallurgy, this specialty aims to train senior versatile personnel competent in steel making and metal processing 2. Duration of the Program 2.1 The program for regular full-time doctoral candidates lasts three years. 2.2 For those who take a continuous master-doctoral program, the total duration of study range from four and half years to five years. 2.3 Part-time candidates who have a job while pursuing a doctoral degree can extend their study to four and half to five years. 3. Research Directions 3.1 New Technique for Metal Refining 3.2 New Technique for Melting Metal and Alloys 3.3 Digital Analog and Simulation in the Melting Process 3.4 Studies on Pure Steel and Special Steel 3.5 Physical Chemistry and Database in Metal Melting 3.6 Technical Principles for Making New Metal Materials under Extreme Conditions 3.7 Electromagnetic Metallurgy, Continuous Casting, and Solidification 3.8 Transference Theory and Its Application in Metallurgy 4. Course Content (There are 16 credits in all) Main Courses for doctor programs of Ferrous Metallurgy Modern Metallurgical Science and Technology Research Directions of Ferrous Metallurgy New Technique for Metal Refining; New Technique for Melting Metal and Alloys; Digital Analog and Simulation in the Melting Process; Studies on Pure Steel and Special Steel; Physical Chemistry and Database in Metal Melting; Technical Principles for Making New Metal Materials under Extreme Conditions; Electromagnetic Metallurgy, Continuous Casting, and Solidification; Transference Theory and Its Application in Metallurgy The Curricula Catagory Course Number Course Name Period Credit Term Academic Degree CoursesPublic Basic Courses 000000701 Modern Science and Technology Revolution and Marxism 60 3 1 000000703 The First Foreign Language (English) 120 4 1, 2 Basic and Specialized Courses 100202701 Modern Metallurgical Science and Technology 40 4 1 Required CoursesSeminars 5 5. Research and Dissertation 5.1. Proposal 5.1.1 The candidate should obtain 16 credits as required before preparing the dissertation research. 5.1.2 The proposal must be completed within the first academic year for full-time doctoral candidates, or within 2 years for consecutive master-doctoral candidates and the part-time doctoral candidates who are holding a job. 5.1.3 The research topic should be in a forward position of the scientific field, or come from major technological problems arising in the national economy. The kickoff report, with no less than 8000 words, should contains a review of the literature, significance of the topic, problems to be studied, key points and special features, possible innovations, schedule and expected results. The number of cited references must not be less than 50. 5.1.4 Assessment on the proposal is made by a group of 7 senior teachers including at least 4 professors before the candidate can proceed with the research. The proposal presentation must be given openly 5.2 Mid-term Report In the middle of the research, the candidate should review, and provide a report on, his/her work carried out according to the plan in order to make sure that the research goes properly. A warning is given if major discrepancy from the plan is found. 5.3 Preliminary Defense Upon the completion of the dissertation, a preliminary defense session will be organized and attended by 3 professors (including the supervisor) three months before the formal defense can he held. Only the preliminary defense is passed, can the candidate proceed to defend his/her dissertation. In case the candidate fails in the preliminary defense, he/she will be given three to six months to make modifications on his/her dissertation. The candidate must obtain his/her supervisor's consent before he/she can re-submit his/her work. 5.4 Formal Defense The dissertation will be sent to 11 to 15 experts in related fields for a correspondence review after it is accepted by the examiners in the preliminary defense and meets the requirements as specified in "The Quantification Index on Research Achievements of Shanghai University for Master's and Doctoral Candidates." With no less than 8 experts approving the dissertation, and after necessary modifications based on the referees' comments, a defense session will be organized. In case the defense fails, the matter will be sent to the Graduate Administration of the University for assessment, and appropriate measures will be taken according to the regulations. 5.5 The dissertation will be subjected to an anonymous review process in accordance with "Regulations Concerning Anonymous Reviewing of Sampled Degree Theses or Dissertations". 5.6 The candidate should have published no less than 3 papers related to his/her research topic. 5.7 Neither the supervisor nor the members of the supervisory panel shall be held responsible for the consequence occurring to the doctoral candidate.

Shanghai University Libraries is composed of three libraries. The main library is on the new Baoshan campus, Wenhui library is located on Yanchang campus, and Lianhe library resides on Jiading campus. The University library, with a total floor space of 55,000 square meters, has 25 reading rooms and 3,000 seats. The main library occupies approximately 38,000 square meters.

The libraries contain more than 3 million volumes, more than 4,600 periodicals, and many electronic resources including Elsevier, Ebsco, Kluwer, and Academic Press. The library materials are comprehensive and cover diversified areas. In cooperation with Shanghai Writer’s Association, the main library has a collection room for Shanghai writer’s works.

The library includes the departments of acquisition, cataloging, periodicals, circulation, information reference, technical service, reading, and special collection. The administrative offices include the Director’s Office and Office of General Affairs. The director of library is Professor Yuanda Dong, a famous material scientist.



As a member of IFLA (International Federation of library Associations), Shanghai University libraries have established contacts and academic exchanges with many other universities, institutes, and libraries, both domestic and abroad.

Shanghai University Libraries have paid great attention to the development of an unique, automatic, modern, and digital library. There are more than 300 computers that provide all kinds of services. The library website provides all the electronic resources including accessing and connecting to China Academic Library & Information System, and the Shanghai Education Network Library. Through the campus network system, users can access the electronic databases of Shanghai University Libraries. The campus network of the university is built upon an infrastructure of the gigabit Ethernet and the three campuses are interconnected by the fiber optic backbone. The libraries adopt SUN Enterprise 5500 as the main server and HORIZON library automation system for library and information management.

The libraries has established an interlibrary loan and resource-sharing system with most of the universities in Shanghai.



 

Yanchang Campus

The international students' dormitory consists of four apartment buildings linked together, named Building Xinyuan, which started using in the year of 2002.With 193 rooms (only 4 double rooms)in which there are 198 beds, the building can accommodate 198 students.

Staff members are particularly assigned to take the responsibility of the security and service 24 hours a day. Boiled water is available in wash rooms of each floor. All the rooms are well furnished and equipped and look neat and beautiful.

There is a laundry room each floor with pre-paid washing machines and a mini-shop selling foods and articles for the daily life for the convenience of international students.

The types of rooms are as follows: (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year and Y-C rooms are limited for couples only)

Type	Equipments	Charges  (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
Y-A	Single room with TV, air-conditioner,  telephone, shower, toilet, furniture	70	85
D-A	Double room (3 double rooms & 1 single room in a suite),  with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, furniture,  shared shower, toilet	35	45
D-B	Single room (3 double rooms & 1 single room in a suite)  with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, furniture,  shared shower, toilet	60	80

               

  

Baoshan Campus

The international students' dormitory consists of four apartment buildings linked together, named Building V and Building Z & W, which started using in the year of 2001, 2006 & 2008. With 186 rooms & 280 rooms in which there are 259 beds & 360 beds, the building can accommodate 245 & 360 students.

Staff members are particularly assigned to take the responsibility of the security and service 24 hours a day. Boiled water is available. All the rooms are well furnished and equipped and look neat and beautiful. Each building has its own elevator except Z & W building. Life turns out to be convenient.

There is a laundry room with pre-paid washing machines in each building and a mini-shop only in V building selling foods and articles for the daily life for the convenience of international students.

The types of rooms are as follows (V building): (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year)

 

Type	Equipments	Charges (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
X-A	Single person in double room with TV,air-conditioner,telephone,  shower, toilet, furniture & shared refrigerator	60	75
X-B	Double room with TV, air-conditioner,telephone,shower, toilet,  furniture	35	45
X-C	3 single-room in one suite with air-conditioner and furniture;a living room with telephone, TV and shower and toilet and refrigerator  shared by three students.	45	60

The types of rooms are as follows (Z & W building): (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year)

Type	Equipments	Charges (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
Z-A	Double room with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, shower, toilet, furniture & shared refrigerator	35	45
Z-B	Double room with air-conditioner, telephone, toilet, furniture  & shared refrigerator and shower	25	30
W-A	Double room with air-conditioner,telephone, shower, toilet,  furniture & shared refrigerator	35	45
W-B	Single room with air-conditioner, telephone, shower, toilet,  furniture & shared refrigerator	70	90

 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Postgraduate graduation, hold a Master's Degree
2. HSK 6
3. Aged 18 - 40

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Master's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Transcript of postgraduate school

5.  HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)
Level 3 or above

6.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

7.  Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.(at least 1 A4 page)

8.  Certificate of Chinese language education
For applying Chinese-medium programs.