Recently, ShanghaiRanking, a renowned international higher education evaluation institution, released the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). Five disciplines of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences have been listed in the global ranking. Notably, Biomedical Engineering ranks 184th globally, entering the top 200, while Nanoscience and Technology is on the list for the first time. The inclusion of multiple disciplines and continuous improvement in rankings mark a significant enhancement in the international competitiveness of the University & Academy’s academic disciplines.
The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by ShanghaiRanking is recognized as one of the important international discipline evaluation systems. Its assessment is based on several core indicators at the discipline level, including research productivity, research influence, international cooperation, output of high-level achievements, and international awards, providing an objective reference for the development level of disciplines worldwide. This ranking covers outstanding research institutions across the globe.
As one of the most authoritative international discipline assessment systems, ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects evaluates institutions based on core disciplinary indicators, including research productivity, academic influence, international collaboration, high-level research output, and international awards. It offers an objective benchmark for measuring disciplinary development across the globe, covering top-performing research institutions worldwide.
The University & Academy has always targeted the construction of world-class disciplines, vigorously implemented the "135 Project", and adhered to the philosophy of "Developing the University through Disciplinary Excellence". Through measures such as introducing high-level interdisciplinary talents, forming high-quality interdisciplinary teams, establishing state-of-the-art innovation platforms, and conducting organized scientific research, the University & Academy has significantly strengthened its disciplinary strength and facilitated the production of high-level interdisciplinary research achievements.
Moving forward, the University & Academy will further optimize its disciplinary structure, strengthen innovation-driven development, and enhance its capacity to serve China’s healthcare sector and regional socio-economic progress. These efforts will solidify the disciplinary foundation for building a leading application-oriented research university with national prominence and significant global influence.
Contributed by: Office of Discipline Construction and Development Planning
Correspondent: Bochen Che
Editor-in-Charge: Shan Jiang Reviewed by: Yanjun Liu
