Lanzhou University of Arts and Science

Lanzhou University of Arts and Science (LUAS) is a provincial public undergraduate university located in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, approved by the Ministry of Education. Founded in 1950 through mergers of several institutions, it has a history of over 70 years.

As one of the first pilot universities in Gansu for transformation to application-oriented development, LUAS focuses on culture, tourism, media, and arts, aiming to cultivate high-quality applied talents. The campus embraces an open and inclusive culture, actively promoting international exchanges through partnerships with overseas universities, offering Chinese language courses, professional programs, and cultural activities for international students.

LUAS's core strengths lie in its distinct application-oriented positioning and featured disciplines. It is among the first batch of pilot universities in Gansu for transformation to application-oriented development, emphasizing industry-education integration and school-enterprise cooperation, with graduate employment rates consistently above 90%.

Flagship programs include Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection (the first such undergraduate program in Gansu), Tourism Management, Digital Media Arts, and Journalism. The intangible cultural heritage program, leveraging Gansu's rich cultural resources, has become a benchmark nationwide.

In teaching and research, LUAS emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with a curriculum system of 'general education + professional education + practical innovation.' It has 2 provincial key disciplines, 5 provincial first-class undergraduate program construction sites, and 3 provincial experimental teaching demonstration centers.

The faculty includes experts receiving special allowances from the State Council and provincial teaching masters. Research platforms include the Gansu Cultural and Creative Industry Research Center and the Gansu Key Laboratory for Digital Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage, focusing on regional cultural resource development and digital preservation.

The campus is located in Chengguan District, Lanzhou, near the Yellow River scenic area, with a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. Covering about 1,300 mu (86 hectares) with a building area of 500,000 square meters, it features modern teaching buildings, a library, experimental centers, and sports facilities.

The library has a rich collection of books and digital resources. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, and cafeterias offer diverse dining options, including halal food. The campus is green with cultural landscapes, including an art exhibition hall and intangible cultural heritage workshops.