Universities

Shenyang Medical College is a medical higher-education institution in Shenyang, Liaoning. It focuses on clinical medicine and health-related training for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Programmes prepare graduates for hospital and community health careers.

Shihezi University is in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It was designated a key institution by the Central Government in August 2000 and included among key universities under Project 211 on 31 December 2008. The School of Medicine is recognized by the World Health Organization and listed by China’s Ministry of Education to admit international students for English-medium medical study. Specialties span Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, Economics and Trade, Management, Literature, Arts, Sciences, Education, Law, and History. There are 23 colleges offering 9 doctorate, 61 master’s, and 100 bachelor’s programs. Faculty: 2,721 full-time teachers, 407 professors, 765 associate professors. Students: 32,262 total, including 23,770 undergraduates and 8,032 postgraduates and PhD candidates. Campus area about 1,870,000 square meters. The library holds about 2,900,000 books and periodicals and is described as the only digital library in Xinjiang. Exchange partners include universities in the United States, Russia, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Austria, Japan, and South Korea. School of Medicine: among the oldest of the 23 colleges; about 20,000 medical graduates over roughly 75 years since founding )

Sichuan Agricultural University, established in 1906, is based across three campuses in Ya’an, Chengdu, and Dujiangyan. It focuses primarily on agricultural sciences and biotechnology while maintaining teaching and research activity across science, engineering, economics, medicine, law, and the humanities. The university hosts 22 colleges and 12 research institutes, offering undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral programmes. With over 37,000 students and nearly 3,200 academic staff, it supports a broad range of disciplines, several of which rank among China’s top ten nationally. Its programmes are accessible to international students, with some delivered fully in English and others taught bilingually. The student body includes learners from more than sixteen countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Sichuan University (SCU), founded in 1896 and based in Chengdu, is a leading comprehensive university in western China. It offers a wide range of programmes across science, engineering, medicine, liberal arts, and management. International students study on undergraduate and postgraduate pathways across its main campuses.

Sichuan University of Science and Engineering (SUSE) is in Zigong City, Sichuan Province. Zigong is a historic and cultural city known as “Dinosaur Habitat,” “Salt City of More than Two Thousand Years,” and “Lantern City of Southern China.” SUSE is a key university supported by the Foundation Ability Construction Project for China’s Middle West Universities, and a Model Scientific Research Institution of Provincial High and New Technology Industry affirmed by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. The university has three campuses—Huidong, Yingpan, and Huangling—covering more than 2,000 mu (about 133 hectares). State property totals about 1.08 billion RMB, including nearly 0.24 billion RMB in teaching and research equipment. Campuses are described as well equipped with modern facilities. SUSE has 19 schools, 4 primary disciplines offering master’s degrees, 30 grade-2 disciplines offering master’s degrees, 2 professional master’s programs (5 subjects for Master of Engineering), and 81 undergraduate programs. Disciplines cover nine categories: engineering, science, management, economy, law, literature, art, education, and history.

Soochow University is located in Suzhou, historically known as “Paradise on Earth.” It is a key comprehensive provincial university in Jiangsu and one of China’s top 100 universities under Project 211 of the Ministry of Education. Named after the city (historically spelled Soochow; also written Suzhou University / Suda in pinyin), it was founded in 1900. In 1952, the College of Liberal Arts and Science of Soochow University, Southern Jiangsu College of Culture and Education (formed from Jiangsu Provincial College of Education, National College of Social Education, and Wuxi Junior College of Sinology), and the Department of Mathematics and Physics of Jiangnan University merged into Southern Jiangsu Teachers’ College, later renamed Jiangsu Teachers’ College on the old Soochow University campus. In 1982, with State Council approval, Soochow University was reestablished to replace Jiangsu Teachers’ College. In 1995, 1997, and 2000, with Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Provincial Government approval, Suzhou College of Sericulture, Suzhou Institute of Silk Textile Technology, and Suzhou Medical College merged into Soochow University. The university covers a wide range of disciplines including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, natural science, engineering, agriculture, medical science, and management. programs of primary disciplines, eighty-five Ph.D

South China Agricultural University (SCAU) in Guangzhou is a major agricultural and life-sciences university in southern China. Teaching and research cover agriculture, biology, engineering, economics, and related disciplines. International students join degree programmes tied to food, environment, and rural development themes.

South China Normal University (SCNU) in Guangzhou is a key normal university in Guangdong with strengths in teacher education and the arts and sciences. It offers undergraduate and graduate programmes and hosts international students across multiple schools.

South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a leading Chinese university under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education and a member of Project 985 and Project 211. Located in Guangzhou near Hong Kong and Macau, SCUT has two campuses: Wushan (north) in Tianhe District, with hills, lakes, and greenery and mixed traditional/modern architecture; and University Town (south) in Panyu, with open landscaping and contemporary buildings. Founded in 1952, SCUT is a comprehensive university covering science, engineering, business, management, liberal arts, law, bio-medical science, and art design. It has 26 schools offering 79 bachelor’s, 193 master’s, and 107 PhD programs, and has produced over 290,000 graduates. In 2014 there were 2,238 international students from 130 countries; about 60% in degree programs and the rest studying Chinese )

Southeast University (SEU), founded in 1902, is one of China’s oldest higher education institutions. It is in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province. Jiangsu has ranked first among Chinese provinces in absorbing foreign investment for five continuous years in the period cited; more than one-third of the world’s top 500 multinational corporations have branches in the province. Nanjing is about two hours from Shanghai by train and reachable by air from other major cities. SEU is a key university under the Ministry of Education and a research-oriented comprehensive institution with 3 national key labs, 26 ministerial key labs, 2 national engineering research centers, and 10 ministerial engineering research centers. In MOE discipline assessments cited, biomedical engineering ranked 1st, transportation engineering 2nd, architecture and art 3rd, and civil engineering 5th. SEU awards bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and honorary degrees and offers over 75 undergraduate programs )

Southern University of Science and Technology opened in 2010 in Shenzhen, a major technology hub in southern China. Its campus is designed with sustainability in mind and supports interdisciplinary teaching and research across science, engineering, and related fields. SUSTech offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including specialised degrees such as Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering. The university has a compact size and a faculty drawn from diverse academic backgrounds, many with international training. Instruction is delivered in both Chinese and English, reflecting its orientation toward global academic practice. Degree programmes integrate foundational sciences with applied problem-solving, particularly in areas aligned with regional and environmental priorities.

Founded in 1896, Southwest Jiaotong University is among China’s earliest institutions of higher learning. Its origins lie in railway engineering education, and it has evolved through several historical names including Imperial Chinese Railway College and Tangshan Jiaotong University. Today, the university operates across three campuses in Chengdu and the Emei Mountain Scenic Area—spanning around 333 hectares in total. It maintains a strong emphasis on engineering disciplines, particularly rail transit and transportation, while also offering programmes in science, business management, law, arts, and finance. SWJTU is directly administered by China’s Ministry of Education and hosts a government-approved Graduate School. It forms part of the national ‘211 Project’ and the ‘985 Project Innovation Platform’ focused on rail transit and transportation engineering.

Southwest University sits on a 600-hectare campus at the foot of Jinyun Mountain, beside the Jialing River in Chongqing. It formed in 2005 from the merger of Southwest China Normal University and Southwest Agricultural University, building on roots that trace back to East Sichuan Teachers College in 1906. The university hosts 32 faculties and schools, offering programmes across philosophy, education, agronomy, psychology, engineering, and the arts. Its academic strengths include teacher education, psychology, and agricultural science—particularly silkworm genomics and ethnic education research in southwest China. Around 2700 academic staff support over 50,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates. Degree pathways span 107 bachelor’s, 46 master’s, and 21 doctoral programmes, alongside professional and postdoctoral options.

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) is a university in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, founded in 1925 and restructured into its current form in 1952. It focuses primarily on finance, economics, and business-related disciplines, with 28 schools and institutes offering 35 undergraduate majors. Around 21,140 students study at SWUFE, including approximately 14,700 full-time undergraduates and 8,000 postgraduates. The university has awarded master’s and doctoral degrees since the late 1970s and hosts four post-doctoral research centres. Its faculty includes over 1,300 members, among them 300 professors and 530 associate professors. SWUFE was the first institution in southwestern China authorised to confer MBA and CPA qualifications. It counts more than 170,000 alumni and currently enrolls about 515 international students.

Sun Yat-sen University (Zhongshan University) is in Guangzhou, south China’s largest city, near Hong Kong and Macao. Founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan), it has more than 100 years of history and is a key multi-discipline university under Ministry of Education Projects 985 and 211, ranking among major universities nationally and at the top in South China. It has four campuses: Guangzhou South and North Campuses, Guangzhou East Campus (University Town), and Zhuhai Campus. There are 32 schools or colleges and 5 departments directly under the university. Undergraduate courses are offered in 102 subject areas; master’s degrees in 251 subject areas and doctorates in 180. There are 30 postdoctoral programs. The student body totals over 84,600, including over 32,000 bachelor’s students, nearly 10,300 master’s students, nearly 4,400 doctoral students, and other categories totaling up to about 35,951. The university receives Chinese Government Scholarship international students and self-funded international students. It has hosted international students since the 1950s. About 3,000 international students from over 100 countries study here each year

Tiangong University, established in 1912 in Tianjin, is a multidisciplinary institution with two campuses and around 2,000 international students. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, computer science, management, and other fields, many delivered in English. The university operates several academic schools and maintains a focus on applied learning across its curriculum. Its location in Tianjin—a major port city and industrial hub—supports close links between study and regional economic activity. Student numbers and programme scope reflect its long-standing role in technical and managerial education in northern China.

Tianjin Medical University (TMU) was founded on 16 June 1951 as the first medical institute approved by the State Council after the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The first president was Professor Xianyi Zhu (endocrinology and medical education). TMU is a national “211 Project” key university. It focuses on research and education with medicine at the core and life science as a main support, aiming to be a multi-disciplinary medical university. Full-time students: 9,040 — 5,138 undergraduates, 401 PhD students, 2,381 master’s students, and 1,430 international students from 60 countries. It was among the first eight pilot medical universities for 8-year medical education and among the first 15 pilots for the seven-year medical program. It has 3 post-PhD research stations, 37 PhD authorizing units, 68 master’s degree authorizing units, 180 PhD supervisors, and 612 master’s supervisors. It passed Ministry of Education assessments for undergraduate and seven-year higher medical education with excellent results in 2002 and again in 2008

It was formed in June 2016 by merging Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce and Shanghai Finance University. Its roots go back to Lixin education founded by Dr. Pan Xulun in 1928. In 2022, the School of Business and Administration received five-year full AACSB accreditation. SLU has three campuses in Pudong, Songjiang, and Xuhui, covering more than 1,200 mu (about 800,000 square meters). It has more than 19,000 full-time students, including over 370 graduate students; 3 master’s degree programs and 40 undergraduate majors; more than 1,630 faculty and staff, including over 1,240 full-time teachers

Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM), founded in 1958 in Tianjin, specialises in traditional Chinese medicine and related health sciences. Programmes combine classroom teaching with clinical practice pathways. International students enrol in degree and training options in Chinese medicine and allied fields.

Tongji University is a leading university directly under the Ministry of Education and is included in Project 211. Its history dates to 1907, when German doctor Erich Paulun established Tongji German Medical School; it was officially named a university in 1923 and became a national university in 1927, with science, engineering, medicine, arts, and law. After the 1952 discipline restructure, Tongji became a major engineering university strong in civil engineering. From 1978 it developed into a multi-disciplinary university oriented toward engineering. Today it is a comprehensive research university covering sciences, engineering, medicine, literature, arts, law, economics, management, philosophy, and pedagogy. International cooperation includes partners in Germany, France, the UK, the USA, Japan, Canada, Italy, Spain, Finland, and elsewhere. Government-approved units include Sino-German College for Graduate Study and Sino-German College of Applied Sciences; Sino-Italian Campus; Sino-French Institute of Engineering and Management with Paris Tech; Tongji–UNEP Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development; and Tongji–Australian Institute of Technology, among other international programs

It was formed in June 2016 by merging Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce and Shanghai Finance University. Its roots go back to Lixin education founded by Dr. Pan Xulun in 1928. In 2022, the School of Business and Administration received five-year full AACSB accreditation. SLU has three campuses in Pudong, Songjiang, and Xuhui, covering more than 1,200 mu (about 800,000 square meters). It has more than 19,000 full-time students, including over 370 graduate students; 3 master’s degree programs and 40 undergraduate majors; more than 1,630 faculty and staff, including over 1,240 full-time teachers

The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is a Ministry of Education–approved higher education institution focused on graduate education. Its predecessor was the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences (GSCAS), founded in 1978 as China’s first graduate school with State Council approval. UCAS graduated China’s first doctoral student in science, first in engineering, first female doctoral student, and first student with double doctoral degrees. In 2014 it planned to begin recruiting undergraduates. Backed by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) research strengths, UCAS has four campuses in Beijing and five education centers outside Beijing, linked to 117 CAS institutes nationwide. It follows “unified enrollment, education management and degree conferment” and faculty–institute fusion in leadership, faculty, management, and cultivating systems. Core courses are taught mainly on Beijing campuses; scientific research is done primarily at institutes.

Founded in 1956 and located in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China focuses on electronic information science and technology as its academic core. It operates across three campuses—Qingshuihe, Shahe, and Jiulidi—covering 635 acres. The university offers programmes spanning engineering, science, management, and liberal arts, with over 3,400 faculty members, including more than 390 professors. Its library holds 4.847 million physical volumes and approximately 220 terabytes of digital resources. Around 32,000 students are enrolled, including 10,000 postgraduate researchers. Sports facilities include outdoor grounds, indoor gyms, tennis courts, and a swimming pool. Approximately 500 international students from over 30 countries study at UESTC alongside domestic peers.

Founded in 1951 and situated in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, the University of International Business and Economics operates under the dual oversight of China’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Commerce. It enrolls around 14,000 full-time students, with over 3,000 coming from outside China. The university organises its teaching and research across distinct schools—international trade, finance, law, foreign languages, and business administration—with a consistent emphasis on economics, management, law, and business-focused language studies. Many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are taught fully in English. As a member of China’s Project 211, it contributes to national priorities in higher education development.