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East China University of Political Science and Law

Shanghai, China

East China University of Political Science and Law About

Established in 1952, ECUPL is one of New China’s first political law universities, renamed in 2007 and known as the “Oriental Pearl of Legal Education”. As a high level local university in Shanghai, it has three campuses and over 18,000 students, with law as its core discipline alongside economics, management, literature and engineering. It offers a full bachelor master doctor education system and serves as a national base for outstanding legal and foreign related rule of law talent cultivation. 

History

The East China Institute of Politics and Law was founded by a merger of the law departments of Fudan University, Nanjing University, Anhui University, Aurora University, Shanghai College, Soochow University, the political departments of Fudan University, Nanjing University, the University of Shanghai, St. John's University and the sociology department of the University of Shanghai.

Education

Actively promoting international cooperation, ECUPL has entered into partnerships with over 230 universities, international organizations and academic institutions overseas, and has been working with partner universities to offer two joint programs approved by the Ministry of Education.

Research

ECUPL regards scientific research as a core driving force for institutional development and implements the strategy of “Prospering the University through Academia”. It operates a two level university college research management system and carries out evaluation reforms to break the “Five Only” mindset, adopting multi dimensional assessment and representative work evaluation mechanisms.

Career

Students from East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) have diverse career options such as working as in house legal counsel in enterprises and non litigation lawyers.

East China University of Political Science and Law Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1401 Ranking
  • 1 Courses
  • 1,300 Academic Staff
  • 18,000 Students
  • 800 Students (int'l)
  • Public Institution Type

East China University of Political Science and Law Overview

East China University of Political Science and Law Rankings

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QS World University Rankings

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Student services

Dedicated offices for international students are available on campus, where you may seek advice for any inquiries.

Housing services

Off campus dormitories are provided for international students. The standard double room costs approximately 8,100 RMB per semester, equipped with air conditioning and an en suite bathroom.

Library services

Library Collections:

  • Total Volumes: 22.51 million
  • Printed Books: 2.79 million 
  • E-books: 1.63 million
  • Newspapers & Magazines: 1530 
  • Databases: 108

ICT services

Free of charge campus Wi Fi is accessible via individual account and password login. 

Medical services

An on campus medical clinic provides routine healthcare services.

Campus life

At ECUPL, students, faculty and staff study, work and live on two campuses-Changning campus located in Shanghai city center and Songjiang campus located in Songjiang University Town.

  • Changning campus - Originally built in the late 19th century and boasting unique architecture blending eastern and western styles, the ECUPL Changning campus mainly serves as the campus for master degree students, PhD candi dates and international students.
  •  Songjiang campus - The Songjiang campus was established in 2003 and similar to the Changning campus, the architectural style of the Songjiang campus infuses classic elegance with modern vitality. Undergraduate students and some post- graduates study and live on this campus.

Sports facilities

The university boasts a wide range of sports facilities, including badminton courts, tennis courts, basketball courts and other venues. 

Student clubs

A variety of music, art and other interest clubs are available. Please refer to admission announcements for registration.

Accreditation

  • ECUPL is an officially accredited public full time higher education institution approved by the Ministry of Education. Founded in 1952 and renamed in 2007, it is one of New China’s first political law universities, a member of the “Five Institutes and Four Departments”, a national outstanding legal talent training base and a high level local university in Shanghai, run by the Shanghai Municipal Government.
  • It offers complete bachelor master doctor programmes plus post doctoral stations. Law obtained Grade A in China’s 4th Discipline Evaluation. All undergraduate majors are authorised by the Ministry of Education.

East China University of Political Science and Law Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
China Country
Shanghai City

East China University of Political Science and Law Student Reviews & Awards

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Llb

Italian law universities have low fees and good reputation. Padua and Pavia are best for law. I hope there are more scholarships for international students. Overall good experience researching.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2023 - Nov 2030
Posted on Aug 2026
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