Lanzhou University

About

Lanzhou University is a prestigious national key university, highly regarded for its robust research capabilities, particularly in fields relevant to the unique environment of Northwest China. Academically, it excels in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Atmospheric Sciences, and Grassland Science, with a strong focus on arid and semi-arid region studies. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment through its dedicated International Cultural Exchange College, providing comprehensive support, Chinese language programs, and a growing number of English-taught Master's and PhD programs in scientific disciplines. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its strategic location in Lanzhou, a historic city on the ancient Silk Road, offering a unique cultural immersion experience alongside cutting-edge academic pursuits.

Background

Lanzhou University (兰州大学) is a public university in Lanzhou, Gansu, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. Founded in 1909, the university provides programs for undergraduate, graduate students on four campuses—three in Lanzhou city centre and one in Yuzhong County, about 30 miles away from the main campus. It is one of the first universities in China to set up a national basic science research and teaching talent training base for arts and sciences, one of the first universities selected for the National College Student Innovative Experiment Program, and one of the 19 universities in China to implement a pilot program for training top students in basic disciplines. As of now, there are 20,686 undergraduate students, 15,081 master's degree students and 5,326 doctoral students. There are 99 undergraduate majors and 16 national characteristic majors. There are 10 national teaching teams, 6 national talent training bases and 52 national first-class undergraduate major construction sites.

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