Hubei · Yichang

China Three Gorges University

Ranking
#240
QS World Ranking
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Founded
2000
Programs
182
ComprehensiveRegular UniversityScholarship Available
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University Profile

Introduction

A provincial key university with distinctive strengths in water resources and hydropower, located near the Three Gorges Dam, fostering global talents in an international atmosphere.

Overview

China Three Gorges University (CTGU) is located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, at the foot of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River. It is a full-time undergraduate institution jointly established by the Hubei Provincial Government and the Ministry of Water Resources, under the administration of Hubei Province.

CTGU is part of the Ministry of Education's Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program, a Hubei 'Domestic First-Class University' construction university, and a national training base for graduate employability. The university is authorized to enroll international students, Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) recipients, and international students in the undergraduate clinical medicine program (taught in English), as well as students from Hong Kong and Taiwan without entrance exams, creating a vibrant international community.

Features & strengths

CTGU's core strengths lie in its deep expertise and industry influence in water resources and hydropower engineering. Leveraging its proximity to the Three Gorges Project, programs such as Hydraulic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering are nationally renowned.

The university is a key high-level provincial institution in Hubei and a member of the Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program, emphasizing practical skills and innovation. Graduates enjoy high employment rates, earning CTGU recognition as a national model for graduate employment.

Teaching & research

CTGU boasts a highly qualified faculty of 1,614 full-time teachers, with over 50% holding professor or associate professor titles, including several national talent program recipients. The university comprises 22 schools offering 55 undergraduate majors across engineering, medicine, science, humanities, economics, management, and law.

Academically, CTGU implements the 'Excellent Engineer' training model, emphasizing hands-on learning and industry collaboration, supported by national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers. Research facilities include over 100 million USD worth of teaching and research equipment, along with multiple provincial and ministerial key laboratories and engineering research centers, such as those focused on the Three Gorges Reservoir ecosystem.

Campus & facilities

CTGU's campus is beautifully landscaped, nestled between mountains and rivers, earning it the nickname 'garden campus.' Covering over 200 hectares with 1.4 million square meters of buildings, the campus features modern facilities including a library, gymnasium, swimming pool, and multiple laboratory centers.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms, ensuring comfortable living. Dining halls offer diverse options, including halal food, catering to international students. Free Wi-Fi covers the entire campus, and the layout integrates study and living areas conveniently.

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