Guangdong · Foshan

Foshan University

Ranking
#335
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Founded
1958
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EngineeringRegular University
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University Profile

Introduction

A high-level applied university in the heart of the Greater Bay Area, Foshan University excels in engineering and agriculture, offering doctoral programs and fostering globally-minded talent.

Overview

Foshan University is a public full-time undergraduate institution located in Foshan, Guangdong Province, at the core of the Greater Bay Area, near Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Approved by the Ministry of Education, it has the authority to confer doctoral and master's degrees and is designated as a high-level university with key disciplines in Guangdong Province.

As an applied university, it emphasizes industry-education integration, closely collaborating with Foshan's manufacturing and modern agriculture sectors. It is a Ministry of Education school-enterprise co-built entrepreneurship practice base and a Ministry of Science and Technology national-level star innovation and entrepreneurship space.

Features & strengths

Foshan University's flagship programs are in engineering and agriculture, such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine, with the latter enjoying a strong reputation in South China.

As a high-level university with key disciplines in Guangdong, it holds two first-level doctoral degree authorization points and nine first-level master's degree authorization points, with steadily improving academic strength.

Teaching & research

Foshan University boasts a high-quality faculty of 1,625 staff, including national and provincial-level talents. It comprises 20 colleges offering 60 undergraduate programs across engineering, science, agriculture, management, liberal arts, law, economics, and education.

The curriculum emphasizes application and practice, with courses co-developed with industry partners, allowing students to engage in real-world projects. Research platforms include a national-level star innovation and entrepreneurship space from the Ministry of Science and Technology and a Ministry of Education school-enterprise co-built entrepreneurship practice base, as well as a Bosch cooperation pilot project.

Campus & facilities

Foshan University has three campuses: Xianxi, Jiangwan, and Hebin. The main Xianxi campus features a scenic environment with lakes and hills, modern teaching buildings, labs, and a library. The campus is lush with greenery and well-equipped with student dormitories, canteens, sports fields, and a gymnasium.

Dormitories are comfortable, with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Located in Foshan, the university is conveniently connected to Guangzhou by a 30-minute high-speed train, giving students easy access to the rich resources of the Greater Bay Area.

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