Qinghai University

About

Qinghai University, established in 1958, is a comprehensive public university located in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province. It is particularly renowned for its academic excellence in fields vital to the region, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, grassland science, and traditional Tibetan medicine, leveraging its unique geographical setting for specialized research. For international students, the university offers various programs, including Chinese language courses and degree programs primarily taught in Mandarin, with some postgraduate options potentially having English components. The International Students Office provides support for admissions, accommodation, and cultural integration, helping students adapt to life on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. A distinctive characteristic is its deep engagement with plateau ecology and sustainable development, offering a unique academic and cultural immersion experience in a less conventional study destination in China.

Background

Qinghai University (QHU; Chinese: 青海大学; pinyin: Qīnghǎi Dàxué) is a provincial public university in Xining, Qinghai, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Qinghai, and co-sponsored by the Qinghai Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction. It was established in 1958. As of July 2020, there are 67 undergraduate majors; 5 doctoral degree authorization points, 57 master's degree authorization points, 40 master's degree authorization fields, and 69 undergraduate majors; 15 colleges and 26 departments; there are 4,615 faculty members and more than 27,000 students.

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