Lanzhou Jiaotong University

Lanzhou Jiaotong University (LZJTU) is located in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, a key city along the Silk Road. It is a high-level university jointly established by China State Railway Group, the National Railway Administration, and the Gansu Provincial Government.

As a member of the Belt and Road University Alliance and the Sino-Russian Union of Transport Universities, LZJTU receives support from Tianjin University, Beijing Jiaotong University, and Southwest Jiaotong University. Its roots trace back to the Shanhaiguan Beiyang Railway Official School (1896) and the Beijing Railway Management Training Institute (1909).

Lanzhou Jiaotong University is renowned for its flagship programs in railway transportation and civil engineering. It is the third railway university established in China, with deep industry connections. Graduates are highly sought after by China's railway system.

Engineering and Materials Science rank in the top 1% of ESI global rankings. The university is part of the Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program and the Midwestern Higher Education Revitalization Plan. It boasts multiple national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers and engineering research centers in rail transit.

LZJTU offers 67 undergraduate programs across 21 schools, covering engineering, science, management, economics, law, and arts. It has 7 first-level doctoral programs, 28 master's programs, and 5 postdoctoral research stations.

The faculty includes 2,319 staff, with over 50% holding professor or associate professor titles. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through partnerships with railway enterprises. Research platforms include national and provincial key laboratories, focusing on high-speed rail, heavy-haul railways, and urban transit.

The campus is located in the peaceful Anning District of Lanzhou, surrounded by greenery. Both campuses feature modern classrooms, labs, a library, and sports facilities. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning and internet access.

Multiple dining halls serve Chinese and Western cuisine. The library provides 24-hour study areas. An on-campus startup incubator and science park support student innovation. Lanzhou, a transportation hub in Northwest China, offers a low cost of living and rich cultural experiences along the Silk Road.