Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics

Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics (LUFE), also known as Lanzhou Caida, is a full-time public university in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu Province. It is a key high-level university in Gansu and a member of the Belt and Road University Strategic Alliance and the Silk Road University Alliance.

With three campuses—Heping, Duanjiatan, and Donggang—covering over 113 hectares and a building area of 730,000 square meters, LUFE hosts nearly 25,000 full-time students. The university traces its roots to 1952, was renamed Lanzhou Commercial College in 1981, and became Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics in 2015.

LUFE's flagship programs include Statistics (with a doctoral program and postdoctoral station), Applied Economics, and Business Administration. It is part of the National Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China and a National Demonstration University for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education.

Formerly under the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Internal Trade, the university has a strong reputation in commerce, finance, accounting, and trade. Its graduates are highly competitive in the finance and economics sectors across Northwest China and beyond.

LUFE comprises 20 teaching units offering 67 undergraduate programs, 8 first-level master's degree programs, 20 professional master's programs, and a doctoral program in Statistics. The faculty includes 1,537 staff members, with a high proportion of senior professors.

Teaching and research equipment is valued at nearly 148 million yuan. The university emphasizes innovative curricula, offering bilingual courses and international programs, and collaborates with Belt and Road partner universities.

The three campuses offer distinct environments: Heping campus is the main hub with modern classrooms, a library, and sports facilities; Duanjiatan campus is centrally located with convenient transport and amenities; Donggang campus focuses on practical training.

Green spaces and a vibrant study atmosphere characterize the campuses. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning and hot water, and cafeterias serve diverse cuisines. International student apartments provide comfortable living conditions.