Beijing Union University

Beijing Union University (BUU) is the largest municipal comprehensive university in Beijing, China, and a high-level application-oriented institution under the Beijing Municipal Government. Established in 1985, its roots trace back to 1978 when branch campuses were founded in collaboration with prestigious universities like Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, and Beijing Normal University.

Today, BUU operates 11 campuses covering over 600 mu (about 40 hectares) with a total building area of more than 500,000 square meters. It comprises 14 colleges and 4 direct teaching units, offering 75 undergraduate programs, 29 master's degree programs, and 2 doctoral degree programs, with around 22,000 full-time students.

BUU's strengths lie in its application-oriented approach and strong industry connections. As Beijing's largest municipal comprehensive university, it excels in fields such as tourism management, applied economics, computer science, and design.

Its tourism management program, originating from the former Beijing Tourism Institute, was the first undergraduate program of its kind in China and enjoys high industry reputation. The university is a key training base for application-oriented talents in Beijing and collaborates with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on a demonstration practice base for school-enterprise collaborative employment and entrepreneurship.

Academically, BUU boasts a highly qualified faculty of over 2,500 staff, including 1,436 full-time teachers, many of whom are national or provincial experts. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, adopting an 'application-oriented' talent cultivation model with extensive internship and project-based learning opportunities in partnership with industries.

Research platforms cover areas such as intelligent technology, tourism development, and urban governance, including 15 national and provincial-level platforms like the Beijing Tourism Development Research Base. The university also hosts 2 academician workstations to drive cutting-edge research.

BUU's 11 campuses are located in key districts of Beijing, including Chaoyang, Haidian, and Fengtai, offering convenient transportation and well-equipped facilities. The total campus area covers over 600 mu (40 hectares) with more than 500,000 square meters of building space.

Each campus features modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, sports venues, and dormitories. Student dormitories are comfortable, equipped with air conditioning and internet access. Canteens provide a variety of dining options to suit different tastes.