Shanxi · Taiyuan

Shanxi University of Finance and Economics

Ranking
#300
QS World Ranking
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Founded
1951
Programs
6
FinanceRegular University
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University Profile

Introduction

Located in Taiyuan, SUFE is an applied research university with strengths in economics and management, cultivating globally-minded finance and economics talents.

Overview

Shanxi University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) is a full-time public university located in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province. It is selected for the National 'Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China' and Shanxi's '1331 Project'.

Its roots trace back to five cadre schools founded in 1951, which merged into Shanxi Finance and Economics College in 1958, and later combined with Shanxi Economic Management Institute in 1997 to form SUFE. The university operates across three campuses: Wucheng, Yingze, and Dongshan, covering 1,954 mu (about 130 hectares) with nearly 600,000 square meters of building space.

Features & strengths

SUFE is renowned for its strengths in economics and management, with flagship programs in statistics, finance, and accounting enjoying strong regional reputation. The university offers 4 first-level doctoral degree programs, 10 first-level master's programs, 2 second-level master's programs, and 19 professional master's programs, along with 2 postdoctoral research stations.

It ranks among the top finance and economics institutions in China, and its graduates consistently achieve high employment rates. Selected for the national capacity-building project, SUFE receives significant support for development.

Teaching & research

SUFE comprises 22 teaching units and 5 key research institutes, offering 55 undergraduate majors. The faculty includes 1,660 staff, with 1,138 full-time teachers, many holding overseas degrees or experience. The curriculum emphasizes both theory and practice, featuring a Digital Economy Industry-Education Integration Training Base.

Research focuses on digital economy, resource-based economic transformation, and financial risk management, supported by numerous national and provincial projects. The university also hosts an IELTS computer-based test center, facilitating students' international language proficiency.

Campus & facilities

SUFE has three campuses: Wucheng (main), Yingze (downtown), and Dongshan (newly built). The total area is 1,954 mu with nearly 600,000 sqm of buildings. Dongshan campus features smart classrooms, modern labs, and comfortable dormitories.

The library is well-stocked, sports facilities are ample, and living services are convenient, providing a pleasant environment for study and life.

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