Polymer Chemistry and Physics

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 Aims 1. First, candidates are required to study hard in Marxism, Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory. They should adhere to the party’s basic lines, be patriotic and abide by law and disciplines. Based on a sound moral integrity, a rigorous and scientific attitude towards academic work, and a strong sense of dedication, they should endeavor to contribute to the ongoing socialist modernization drive. 2. Candidates must have a firm theoretical foundation in their special fields and broad background in related areas. They should be competent in undertaking independent research and development, and capable of making original contributions to their scientific and technological discipline. They should be proficient in a foreign language. 3. Candidates must take an active part in physical exercises and keep fit. 4. The specialty focuses on the research of new type of polymer material, particularly compound material and functional polymer material, exploring new theory, new skill as well as new technology. The research subjects cover most focus in present polymer field and enjoy a broad prospect of application. The graduates in the specialty are competent in researching polymer basic theory and designing new high polymer materials, They will be qualified for research, teaching, new production developing and manufacturing technology management in polymer field. 2. Duration for the program The program for master’s degree lasts two and a half years. 3. Subjects for Research 1. Polymer-Matrix Composite Materials 2. Functional Polymer Plastics 3. Curriculum (See the table below) 4. Biomedical Polymer Materials 5. Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials Category Course Number Course Name Period Credit Term Academic Degree CoursesPolitical Theoretical Course 001000701 Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism 30 2 1 001000702 Natural Dialectics 45 3 2 First Foreign Language 001000704 Public English 100 3 1, 2 101000701 Professional English 40 2 3 Basic and Specialized Course 101201701 Structure and Properties of Polymers 40 4 1 101201702 Polymer analysis and Characterization 40 4 1 101201703 Introduction to reactive Polymers 40 4 2 Required CoursesLiterature Reading Seminar 101201901 Development of Polymer & Nano Compound Material 40 4 1 101201902 High-quality Engineering Plastics and Compound Material 40 4 1 101201903 Conducting Polymer and its Compound Material 40 4 2 101201904 Functional Polymer Material 40 4 2 101201907 Biomedical and Environmentally Friendly Polymers 40 4 3 101201906 Polymerization Reaction Engineering 40 4 3 Academic Seminar 2 Additive CoursesMain Undergraduate Course Polymer Chemistry2 or more courses for graduates whose specialties don't conform to their undergraduate majors and equivalency diploma holders Polymer Physics 4. Thesis 1. Having finished school course, academic subject course and other necessary courses, the candidates are eligible for undertaking research towards a Master thesis, but they are required to submit, prior to the preliminary conference, 3 comprehensive reports related to thesis topic. 2. The topic is to evolve around the fundamental research or major technical issues of this specialty in the national economy. The report of the preliminary conference should be with a minimum of 5000 words, covering the situation of development, the significance of the topic, research content, the specific schedule and anticipated results, ect. 3. The preliminary conference is to be assessed by at least 3 lecturers with senior titles, who will offer specific assessment and advice for revision. Those who don't pass the evaluation will rewrite the report within a set time , and those who fail again will lose the education opportunity. 4. Phase-by-phase examinations are to be conducted on the thesis. The candidates should make reports on its process and achievement and discuss with their tutors such problems as research process and research methods. Given the great discrepancy between the actual headway and the criteria, a warning will be given. 5. After the thesis is completed, the tutor should strictly examine the thesis and offer his advice. Thesis under standard can't be allowed to submit for preliminary defence, which normally takes place two months earlier than the formal one. Thesis will be evaluated by preliminary defence panel, including at least 3 lecturers with senior titles. Those who fail the preliminary defence should, after its revision, have his thesis rejudged within six months. Formal thesis defence is held according to "Shanghai University Academic Degree-conferring Detailed Codes".

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. Undergraduate graduation, hold a Bachelor'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.  Bachelor'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 undergraduate school

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

6.  Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

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

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