China Three Gorges University

About

Located in Yichang, Hubei province, China Three Gorges University (CTGU) is best known for its premier programs in hydraulic and hydroelectric engineering, leveraging its unique proximity to the world-famous Three Gorges Dam project. Beyond engineering, the university offers competitive English-taught degree programs, particularly in clinical medicine, civil engineering, and international business, making it an attractive destination for global learners. The International College of CTGU provides comprehensive support services, including dedicated visa assistance, cultural integration activities, and specialized language training to help foreign students adjust to campus life. What sets this institution apart is its unparalleled access to massive industrial infrastructure and real-world engineering projects, offering students unique hands-on learning and research opportunities unavailable at most other universities. International students experience a vibrant, multicultural campus community enhanced by affordable living costs and immersive opportunities to explore China's engineering history and natural landscapes.

Background

China Three Gorges University (CTGU; 三峡大学) is a provincial public university in Yichang, Hubei, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Hubei and sponsored by the provincial government. The university was established in 2000 by the merger of Wuhan Hydraulic and Electric Power University Yichang (武汉水利电力大学宜昌) and Hubei Sanxia College (湖北三峡学院). The campus occupies 200 hectares, and the total building area comprises 830,000 m2 (8,934,046 sq ft). The libraries consist of 2,000,000 volumes.

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