Lanzhou City University

Lanzhou City University (LCU) is a provincial public university located in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province in Northwest China. It is the only university in the region with a mission to serve urban development. Its roots trace back to Lanzhou Teachers College (founded in 1958) and Baili Petroleum School (founded in 1942 by New Zealander Rewi Alley).

In 2007, Gansu Provincial Preschool Teachers College merged into LCU. As a council member of the Sino-German University of Applied Sciences Alliance and a member of the Belt and Road University Alliance, LCU actively promotes international cooperation with German, New Zealand, and Central and Eastern European institutions.

LCU's strengths lie in its clear urban service orientation and applied education model. It is the only provincial university in Northwest China targeting urban development, with strong programs in engineering, education, and management.

The university boasts 1 national first-class undergraduate program, 17 provincial first-class programs, and 5 provincial key disciplines. Programs like Petroleum Engineering and Preschool Education enjoy high regional reputation.

LCU comprises 16 schools offering 57 undergraduate programs across 9 disciplines including engineering, education, literature, science, and management. The faculty includes 1,192 staff, with 109 professors, 354 associate professors, and 226 PhD holders.

National-level talents include experts from the 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan' and leading teachers. Research platforms include a national base for excellent traditional Chinese culture heritage, plus several provincial key labs.

LCU has three campuses: main campus, Peili campus, and Chengguan campus, covering 478,900 square meters with 594,000 square meters of building space. The campuses feature modern teaching buildings, libraries, labs, sports facilities, and student dormitories.

The library offers extensive collections and electronic resources. Dormitories are equipped with air conditioning and internet access. Canteens provide diverse dining options. Lanzhou, a transportation hub in Northwest China, offers a comfortable living environment with four distinct seasons, making it an ideal place for international students.