Jingdezhen Ceramic University

Jingdezhen Ceramic University (JCU) is located in Xianghu Town, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province—the world-renowned 'Porcelain Capital.' As a full-time undergraduate institution jointly established by central and local governments and primarily managed by Jiangxi Province, JCU is the only multidisciplinary university in China named after ceramics.

Founded in 1910, it has been dedicated to integrating ceramic art, engineering, and design. The university comprises the Xianghu and Xinchang campuses, along with the China Light Industry Ceramic Research Institute and the Ancient Ceramics Research Center, covering approximately 131 hectares with 758,000 square meters of building space.

JCU's core strength lies in its unique ceramic-focused academic system. As a member of the Ministry of Education's Excellence Engineer Education and Training Program, the university excels in ceramic materials science, ceramic art design, and ceramic engineering.

It offers 3 first-level doctoral programs, 1 professional doctoral degree program, 13 first-level master's programs, 11 professional master's programs, 2 post-doctoral research stations, and 1 post-doctoral workstation. JCU is renowned as the 'Cradle of Chinese Ceramic Talents,' with its design and materials science programs ranking among the top in China.

JCU comprises 11 teaching colleges (departments), a Graduate School, an Entrepreneurship College, a Continuing Education College, and an International College, offering 53 undergraduate programs. The faculty includes over 1,000 full-time teachers, many of whom are national-level ceramic masters and industry leaders.

The curriculum uniquely blends traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern technology, featuring core courses in ceramic art, ceramic engineering, ceramic materials, and industrial design. Research platforms include the Ancient Ceramics Research Center and provincial-level key laboratories such as the Ceramic Materials and Engineering Lab, which undertake numerous national research projects.

JCU's campuses blend traditional and modern aesthetics. The Xianghu campus, nestled between hills and water, features Hui-style architecture with contemporary design, equipped with modern classrooms, libraries, labs, and student dormitories.

The Xinchang campus is adjacent to Jingdezhen's ceramic industrial heritage, offering easy access to industry frontiers. On-campus facilities include ceramic art galleries, pottery studios, and materials labs, allowing students to engage in creative practice anytime.