Construction of High-level Local Application-oriented Universities Based on the Development of University Classification: A Case Study in Shanghai

With the popularization of higher education, the development of university classification has been constructed as an almost inevitable trend and the construction of high-level application-oriented universities has become a common pursuit of many local universities in China. This study focused on the basic concepts, goals and key tasks of construction of high-level application-oriented universities, pointed out that overall planning, focusing on key factors, integration of production and education, mechanism innovation and choosing pilot universities are the basic concepts of construction of high-level applicationoriented universities. Based on a case study in Shanghai, this study found that “double-skilled” teaching staff should be improved, multi-level talent training system should be constructed and universities and enterprises should be integrated deeper. Keywords—Application-oriented Universities; University Classification; Construction; Shanghai