Yangzhou University

Overview

Based in China, Yangzhou University (YZU) is among the first universities to grant postgraduate degrees in the province of Jiangsu. It is widely known for its humanities programs, high research activity, and the competency of its teaching, which has picked up awards domestically. Many of its academic programs are centered on the country’s key disciplines, three of which are national disciplines and seven are provincial.
YZU is organized into 29 colleges and schools, focusing on disciplines like humanities, natural sciences, agriculture, engineering, and medicine. It offers 124 undergraduate, 47 graduate, and 22 doctoral programs. Besides humanities, YZU’s prominent courses include agricultural science, materials science, medicine, and computer science. International students can enroll in its over 30 undergraduate programs and a wide range of postgraduate programs taught in English.
Research at YZU is conducted in its 67 centers and institutes. High priority studies are condensed into the country’s key disciplines, including agriculture, engineering, arts, and sciences. It has taken on over 2,300 scientific research projects, some of which are sponsored by the country’s government sector. YZU has also entered collaborations with research organizations from all over the world.
YZU has seven campuses collectively spanning over 4,000 acres. The school’s library network houses more than 4.2 million volumes, 100,000 ancient book volumes, and 140 databases. Aside from its library network, the campus also features sports facilities, museums, and health and wellness centers to enhance the quality of student life. Moreover, students can participate in the university’s numerous gatherings, from basketball competitions to seminars. They can also join numerous student organizations.
Established in 1902, YZU was a product of the merger of six institutions and traces its origins to two schools, Tonghai Agricultural School and Tongzhou Normal School. Both schools were annexed by larger colleges and universities in Yangzhou. In 1992, Yangzhou University was officially formed, incorporating the competencies of its component colleges and universities.
As of 2020, YZU opens its doors to over 26,000 undergraduates, 12,000 postgraduates, and 5,900 teaching staff. It has entered exchange and research partnerships with 261 universities from 47 countries and maintains collaborative agreements with over 900 enterprises. In addition, the university is associated with 10 National Science and Technology Awards and several national and provincial teaching achievements.
YZU’s notable alumni include Bi Feiyu (writer), Chen Qi (table tennis player), Miao Ruilin (politician), Huang Lixin (politician), Wang Hui (professor), and Weixing Cao (politician).
YZU is dedicated to the economic and societal development of its region and the country by cultivating talent through teaching and scientific research. It also intends to share Chinese culture throughout the globe as it continues to strengthen its international relations.