Nankai University

Nankai University is a national key university located in Tianjin, China, directly under the Ministry of Education. It is part of the Double First-Class Initiative, Project 985, and Project 211. Founded in 1919 by educators Yan Xiu and Zhang Boling, the university moved south during the war in 1937 and merged with Peking University and Tsinghua University to form the National Southwest Associated University, returning to Tianjin in 1946.

Today, Nankai is a comprehensive research university with multiple campuses including Balitai, Jinnan, and TEDA, covering 4.43 million square meters. It enrolls over 35,000 students, including about 17,000 undergraduates and 18,000 postgraduates.

Nankai University's flagship programs include Economics, History, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Business Administration, with Economics and History enjoying high prestige in China. Its Institute of Economics published the famous 'Nankai Index,' providing authoritative economic data for international academia.

Several disciplines rank among the global top 1% in ESI, especially Chemistry and Materials Science. The university has produced notable alumni such as Premier Zhou Enlai, mathematician Shiing-Shen Chern, and physicist Ta-You Wu.

Nankai University comprises 28 professional colleges offering 84 undergraduate programs. It has 33 first-level doctoral degree authorization disciplines and 7 professional doctoral degree programs. The faculty includes 2,350 full-time teachers, many of whom are academicians and national teaching masters.

The curriculum combines general education with specialized training, encouraging interdisciplinary learning. Research is supported by several national key laboratories and engineering research centers, such as the State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and the National Engineering Research Center for Pesticides.

Nankai University's campuses are beautiful and well-equipped. The historic Balitai campus features landmarks like the Horse Hoof Lake and Siyuan Hall, while the modern Jinnan campus offers state-of-the-art facilities including libraries, gyms, and student dormitories.

The total campus area is 4.43 million square meters with high greenery coverage, providing spacious study and living spaces. Dormitories are comfortable with air conditioning and internet access. Dining halls serve diverse cuisines, including halal options.