Lanzhou Institute of Technology

Lanzhou Institute of Technology (LIT) is a full-time public undergraduate university located in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, China. Founded in 1942 as Peili Craft School, it was upgraded to a university in 2012.

With over 80 years of history, LIT is positioned as an application-oriented institution, emphasizing engineering disciplines while offering programs in management, economics, literature, and arts. The university has two campuses: Qilihe and Lanzhou New Area, covering about 1,784 mu (approx.

LIT excels in applied talent cultivation. It boasts 3 provincial key disciplines (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering), 1 national first-class undergraduate program (Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation), 11 provincial first-class programs, and 5 provincial innovation and entrepreneurship pilot programs.

Recognized as a 'National Advanced Unit for Vocational Education' and 'National Civilized Unit,' the university has a strong reputation in engineering practice. It collaborates with major companies like PetroChina and Zoomlion, offering extensive internship opportunities.

LIT comprises 15 teaching units offering 38 undergraduate majors. Over 40% of faculty hold senior professional titles, and more than 85% have doctoral or master's degrees. The university features provincial-level experimental teaching demonstration centers and engineering training centers, with teaching equipment valued at 184 million yuan.

The library holds 1.07 million print books and 1.17 million e-books. The curriculum integrates theory with practice through a '3+1' school-enterprise joint training model, allowing students to work on real projects. Research institutes focus on intelligent manufacturing, new energy, and information technology, undertaking numerous provincial research projects.

The Qilihe campus is in downtown Lanzhou with convenient transportation and complete amenities. The Lanzhou New Area campus is a modern facility with sports fields, student activity centers, and smart classrooms. Dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet.

The campus features green spaces, libraries, labs, and innovation bases, providing an excellent environment for study and life.