Shanghai University of Engineering Science is also the first batch of pilot universities in the education and training program for outstanding engineers, the leading unit of new engineering construction in local universities nationwide, and the pilot construction unit of "high-level local applied universities" in Shanghai.

The school was established by the Electromechanical Branch of Shanghai Jiaotong University (East China Institute of Chemical Technology was merged into the Electromechanical Branch of Shanghai Jiaotong University on 1984) and the Branch of East China Textile Vocational and Technical College on 1978. 1985 With the approval of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Engineering Science was formally established on the basis of the Mechanical and Electrical Branch of Shanghai Jiaotong University and the East China Institute of Textile Technology. In 2003, with the approval of Shanghai Municipal People's Government, Shanghai Senior Technical School (founded in 195 1) was merged into Shanghai University of Engineering Science.

The school has Songjiang, Changning, Hongkou and other campuses, covering an area of 1476 mu, with a total construction area of 7 15000 square meters, total fixed assets of about 3.226 billion yuan and teaching and research instruments of about 1043 million yuan.

Major in Shanghai University of Engineering Science;

1, Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest majors in Shanghai University of Engineering Science, with strong teachers and excellent practical teaching conditions. This major pays attention to the cultivation of students' practical ability and innovative ability, and trains high-quality mechanical engineering talents with international vision and innovative ability through the teaching method of combining theory with practice. After graduation, students can engage in design, manufacturing, research and development, management and other aspects in enterprises and institutions in the fields of machinery, automobile, aviation, transportation and engineering.

2. Fashion design and engineering is a traditional major of Shanghai University of Engineering Science, and it is also one of the earliest clothing majors established in China. This major pays attention to the cultivation of students' practical ability and innovative thinking, and provides students with good practical teaching and internship conditions through cooperation with well-known enterprises and designers at home and abroad. After graduation, students can engage in the design, production, marketing and management of clothing, fashion and design.

3. Vehicle engineering is a newly-added specialty of Shanghai University of Engineering Science, and it is also one of the specialties with strong market demand at present. This major pays attention to the cultivation of students' practical ability and innovation ability, and provides students with good practical teaching and internship conditions through cooperation with well-known automobile enterprises at home and abroad. After graduation, students can engage in the design, manufacturing, research and development, management and other aspects of automobile, transportation, energy and other fields.