Liaocheng University

Liaocheng University (LCU) is located in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, a national historical and cultural city known as the 'Water City North of the Yangtze River and Ancient Capital of the Grand Canal.' It is a comprehensive public university under the Shandong Provincial Department of Education and a supporting institution for application-oriented undergraduate education in Shandong.

As a master's degree-granting and recommendation unit, LCU is also a member of the University of the Arctic and collaborates with universities worldwide to jointly train doctoral students. The university originated from the Liaocheng Branch of Shandong Normal College in 1974 and was renamed Liaocheng University in 2002.

LCU is renowned for its application-oriented talent cultivation, being one of the first batch of characteristic prestigious universities for application-oriented talent training in Shandong. It boasts several advantageous disciplines, with Chemistry, Engineering, and Materials Science entering the ESI global top 1%, demonstrating research strength.

The university has deep roots in teacher education, biological sciences, and history, with a provincial key laboratory in biological sciences and history as a Shandong characteristic specialty. As a member of the University of the Arctic, LCU has unique advantages in polar research and environmental science, conducting student exchanges and joint research with universities in Russia, Canada, and other countries.

LCU has a highly qualified faculty, with over 1,200 doctoral degree holders, accounting for more than 60% of full-time teachers, and about 30% have overseas experience. The university's teaching and research equipment is valued at 942 million RMB, supporting cutting-edge research.

It offers 26 first-level master's degree disciplines and 21 degree categories, covering 11 major fields including humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, law, economics, management, education, history, and arts.

The university has two campuses, East and West, covering nearly 3,000 mu (about 200 hectares) with a building area of over 1.06 million square meters. The campuses are beautifully landscaped with high green coverage, earning the title of 'Shandong Provincial Green School.' Facilities include modern libraries, laboratories, sports venues, and a swimming pool.

Student dormitories are mainly four-bed rooms with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms; international students can apply for single or double rooms. Canteens offer Chinese, Western, and halal food options.