Jiangsu University of Science and Technology

Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, is a full-time public university jointly established by the Jiangsu Provincial Government with the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense and China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

It is part of the Jiangsu High-Level University Construction Peak Plan and a member of the Yangtze River Delta High-Level Industry-Characteristic University Alliance. Originating from Shanghai Private Dagong Vocational School founded in 1933, JUST became China's first secondary specialized school for shipbuilding in 1953, moved to Zhenjiang in 1970, and was renamed Jiangsu University of Science and Technology in 2004.

JUST's flagship programs are in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. The Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering discipline ranks among the top in China and is the university's core strength.

The university offers 4 postdoctoral research stations, 6 first-level doctoral degree programs, and 26 first-level master's degree programs. It received an 'Excellent' rating in the Ministry of Education's Undergraduate Teaching Evaluation and is part of the Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program.

JUST comprises 20 colleges offering 76 undergraduate programs across engineering, management, arts, science, law, economics, and education. The faculty includes over 1,900 full-time teachers, more than 50% with senior titles, many of whom are recognized in national talent programs.

The university emphasizes industry-academia integration, operating over 30 provincial-level or above research platforms, including the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.

JUST has three campuses in Zhenjiang (Changshan, Mengxi) and Zhangjiagang, covering 3,979 mu (about 265 hectares), plus a Shanghai office. The main Changshan campus features modern buildings, a well-stocked library, sports facilities, and comfortable dormitories with air conditioning and private bathrooms.

Multiple canteens serve both Chinese and Western food. The Zhangjiagang campus, located in the economically vibrant Suzhou area, offers strong industry connections for internships and jobs. Shuttle buses connect the campuses, making it easy for students to move between them.