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The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is a prestigious national key university renowned for its specialization in electronic information science and technology, often called "the cradle of China's electronic industry talents." Academically, it excels in fields like Electronic Science and Technology, Information and Communication Engineering, and Computer Science and Technology. For international students, UESTC offers a vibrant experience with a dedicated International Students Office providing comprehensive support, including numerous English-taught programs across various engineering and IT disciplines. The university actively promotes international exchange and collaboration, making it a welcoming environment for global learners.
Background
The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is a public university in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Founded in 1956 by the instruction of then Premier Zhou Enlai, the university is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. It is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Sichuan Provincial Government, and the Chengdu Municipal Government. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. UESTC was established on the basis of the incorporation of electronics divisions of then three universities including Jiaotong University (now Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Xi'an Jiaotong University), Nanjing Institute of Technology (now Southeast University), and South China Institute of Technology (now South China University of Technology). Now UESTC is a multidisciplinary research university with electronic science and technology as its nucleus, engineering as its major field, and featured with management, liberal art and medicine. UESTC is consisted of four campuses: Qingshuihe, Shahe, Jiulidi, and Yongning, with a gross built-up area...
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