Zaozhuang University

Zaozhuang University is a full-time public undergraduate university under Shandong Province, located in the historic city of Zaozhuang in southern Shandong with convenient transportation. Its predecessor was a teacher training school established in 1971, upgraded to a bachelor's degree-granting institution in 2004, and approved as a master's degree institution in 2024, marking a significant milestone.

The university operates two campuses (Shizhong and Xuecheng) covering nearly 3,000 mu, with about 28,000 full-time students and over 1,700 faculty. It actively promotes international cooperation, offering Chinese language preparatory programs, undergraduate, and master's courses for international students, fostering a multicultural learning environment.

Zaozhuang University has a strong tradition in teacher education and has developed competitive programs in economics, management, engineering, and biological sciences. It offers 2 professional master's degree programs (Education, Biology and Medicine) and 68 undergraduate majors, several of which are recognized as provincial first-class programs.

The university has received honors such as 'Provincial Civilized Unit' and 'Advanced Unit for National Social Practice,' and is well-known for serving local economy and training basic education teachers. It emphasizes industry-academia integration, with many internship bases and high graduate employment rates.

The university comprises 22 teaching colleges offering programs in arts, sciences, engineering, education, economics, management, law, and arts. Teaching and research equipment exceeds 500 million yuan, with provincial key labs and engineering research centers.

The faculty includes many senior professors and provincial teaching masters. Curriculum balances theory and practice, featuring small-class teaching, bilingual courses, and intensive Chinese language programs for international students.

Zaozhuang University has two campuses: Shizhong (1,027 mu) with lush greenery and complete facilities, and Xuecheng (1,885 mu) with modern buildings and smart campus systems. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms.

The cafeteria offers diverse food options. The library is well-stocked, and sports venues, entrepreneurship incubators, and other amenities support a convenient and vibrant campus life.