Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance

Located in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance has four campuses (Gutang Road, Zhongshan West Road, Wenxiang Road, and Shangchuan Road) covering over 1,700 mu. Formed in 2016 by merging Shanghai Lixin College of Accounting and Shanghai Finance College, it inherits the accounting education tradition founded by Pan Xulun in 1928, making it a birthplace of modern Chinese accounting education.

Positioned as an applied finance and economics university, it is a pilot for Shanghai's high-level applied university construction. In 2022, it became the first local finance and economics university in China to receive AACSB accreditation, indicating its international standard in business education.

Flagship programs include Accounting, Finance, and Auditing. Accounting has a long history and is known as the 'cradle of Chinese accounting education,' producing many industry leaders. Finance, rooted in the former Shanghai Finance College, has deep ties with banking, securities, and insurance sectors, with internship bases at major financial institutions.

The university is a pilot school for Shanghai's fencing professional sports team, highlighting its unique sports culture; the fencing team has won national awards. It ranks high among finance and economics universities in China, with excellent graduate employment rates, earning recognition as a national model university for graduate employment.

The university has 15 schools, 40 undergraduate programs, and 3 professional master's degree programs (Accounting, Finance, Auditing). It employs over 1,630 faculty and staff, with more than 40% holding professor or associate professor titles, and a growing number with overseas backgrounds.

The curriculum emphasizes practical application through case studies, simulations, and corporate visits. Research platforms include the Shanghai Fintech Research Center, Lixin Accounting Research Institute, and Financial Risk Management Lab, focusing on fintech, accounting, auditing, and green finance.

The four campuses feature modern facilities: lecture buildings, libraries, and labs. The main Gutang Road campus has a green environment and comfortable dormitories with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms, some in apartment style.

Dining halls offer diverse cuisines including Chinese, Western, and halal options. Sports facilities include a gym, track field, swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, and a specialized fencing training hall. The campus is fully covered by Wi-Fi, with smart classrooms and online learning platforms.