Inner Mongolia University

Inner Mongolia University (IMU), located in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is a full-time comprehensive university established by the regional government. As a national 'Double First-Class' and 'Project 211' university, IMU was founded in 1957 as the first comprehensive university in China's ethnic border areas.

It has two campuses (Saihan and Yuquan) covering 149.6 hectares with 856,700 square meters of buildings. The university comprises 25 colleges, 87 undergraduate programs, and enrolls about 26,400 students with over 2,200 faculty and staff.

IMU's flagship programs are Mongolian studies, ecology, and life sciences. The Mongolian language and literature program is a national key discipline, offering a complete training system from bachelor's to postdoctoral levels, and is internationally renowned for research on Mongolian language, literature, and history.

Ecology leverages Inner Mongolia's unique grasslands and deserts, with a state key laboratory and field stations, leading in plant and grassland ecology. The College of Life Sciences produced China's first test-tube sheep and cattle, a top national science achievement, making biotechnology a strong field.

IMU boasts a high-quality faculty including academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. It offers 13 first-level doctoral programs, 26 first-level master's programs, and 9 postdoctoral research stations.

The curriculum emphasizes theory-practice integration, with distinctive courses in Mongolian studies, ecology, and biotechnology, as well as bilingual and international courses. Research platforms include the 'State Key Laboratory of Grassland Ecological Security (Cultivation Base)' and the 'International Research Center for Mongolian Studies'.

IMU's campuses are scenic: Saihan Campus is tree-lined, while Yuquan Campus features modern facilities. The university has over 1.4 billion yuan worth of teaching and research equipment, including advanced labs, libraries, sports venues, and smart classrooms.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet. Multiple canteens offer Mongolian, Chinese, and Western cuisine. The campus is conveniently located a few kilometers from downtown Hohhot, allowing students to easily experience the blend of grassland culture and modern city life.