Hechi University

Hechi University is located in Yizhou District, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and is the only full-time regular undergraduate institution in northwestern Guangxi. Its predecessor was Hechi Teachers College, and in 2003 it was upgraded to a university through the merger with Yizhou Ethnic Normal School, approved by the Ministry of Education.

It is now a Guangxi first-class discipline construction university. The university operates under a co-construction system by the autonomous region and Hechi City, with the autonomous region as the main body, committed to serving local economic and social development and cultivating high-quality applied talents with innovative spirit and practical ability.

Hechi University boasts distinctive strengths. As the only undergraduate institution in northwestern Guangxi, it has a deep-rooted tradition in teacher education, serving as the main training base for local basic education teachers and earning the reputation of 'Cradle of Teachers in Northwestern Guangxi.' It is a Guangxi first-class discipline construction university, with 2 Guangxi key disciplines, 2 Guangxi key construction disciplines, 1 Guangxi advantageous and distinctive key discipline, and 1 Guangxi ethnic college characteristic discipline, covering 9 major fields including literature, science, engineering, and education.

Programs such as Chinese Language and Literature and Chemical Engineering and Technology enjoy high reputations in the region. The university has received national-level honors like 'Model School for Language Standardization' and autonomous region-level awards such as 'Green University' and 'Safe and Civilized Campus,' reflecting its recognized quality.

In academics and research, Hechi University has a highly qualified faculty. As of June 2025, it employs 948 staff, including 784 full-time teachers, 292 of whom hold senior professional titles (about 37%). The university has 15 secondary colleges offering 51 undergraduate programs, with a curriculum that emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, fostering students' innovation and applied skills.

It operates several research platforms, including Guangxi key laboratories and Guangxi university key research bases for humanities and social sciences, achieving notable results in areas such as resource development in northwestern Guangxi, ethnic culture preservation, and ecological protection.

Hechi University's campus is scenic and well-equipped. The Longjiang Campus covers 578 mu, featuring lush greenery and a lake, earning it the title of 'Green University' at the autonomous region level. The under-construction Jinshan Lake New Campus, planned for 2,450 mu, will include modern teaching buildings, labs, a library, and sports facilities, expected to be completed by 2026.

On the current campus, the library has a rich collection of books and electronic resources; student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, ensuring comfortable living conditions; the cafeteria offers diverse dining options to suit various tastes.