Liaodong University

Liaodong University is located in Dandong, Liaoning Province, a scenic border city along the Yalu River facing North Korea. As a provincial public comprehensive university, it focuses on undergraduate education and offers programs in nine disciplines: economics, education, literature, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management, and arts.

Its roots trace back to Sanyu Middle School founded in 1912, and the current institution was formed in 2003 through the merger of Liaoning Finance College and Dandong Vocational Technical College. With over 16,000 full-time students and 963 faculty members, the university actively engages in international exchanges, providing a multicultural learning environment for overseas students.

Liaodong University excels in applied talent development and is a pilot university for the 'Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program' and a member of the 'Hundred Schools Project.' Its flagship programs include textile engineering, clinical medicine, and agriculture, which inherit strong traditions from former specialized schools like Andong Silk Industry School and Dandong Medical College.

The university emphasizes hands-on learning through partnerships with local industries, ensuring high graduate employability. It has also earned national recognition for defense education and community service, reflecting its comprehensive strength and social reputation.

The university comprises 13 schools offering 42 undergraduate and 4 vocational programs. Its faculty includes many senior professors and scholars with international experience. The curriculum integrates theory with practice through an industry-education integration model, allowing students to engage in real-world projects.

Research platforms include the Animal and Plant Specimen Museum (formerly Sanyu Hall) and a library with 1.17 million volumes. Recent research achievements span textile materials, border medicine, and agricultural ecology, with strong collaboration with local enterprises for technology transfer.

Liaodong University has multiple campuses (Linjiang, Jinshan, Jingshan, Wulongbei) covering 820,000 square meters with 410,000 square meters of buildings. The campuses are set in a green, riverside environment with modern classrooms, labs, and sports facilities.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet, and canteens offer diverse cuisines. The library provides ample study space, and international student apartments ensure a comfortable living experience.