Guizhou University of Commerce

Located in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in southwestern China, Guizhou University of Commerce (GZUC) is a full-time application-oriented undergraduate university approved by the Ministry of Education. It is also a pilot unit for the transformation of local undergraduate universities toward application-oriented education in Guizhou.

Founded in 1947 as 'Guiyang Shangxin Senior Accounting School', GZUC is the birthplace of business education in the province. It was upgraded to a regular undergraduate university in 2015 and renamed Guizhou University of Commerce.

Guizhou University of Commerce's core strengths lie in its deep business heritage and clear application-oriented positioning. As the birthplace of business education in Guizhou, it has over 70 years of history in fields like accounting, commerce, and trade.

Its predecessor schools, including 'Guiyang Shangxin Senior Accounting School' and 'Guizhou Commercial School', were once recognized as national key secondary vocational schools, earning a strong industry reputation. As a pilot unit for application-oriented transformation, GZUC emphasizes practical teaching aligned with industry needs, partnering with well-known enterprises for internship and training bases.

Guizhou University of Commerce's teaching and research are application-oriented, supported by a strong faculty of 616 full-time teachers and 154 part-time teachers, over 40% of whom hold senior professional titles and many have industry experience.

The university has 12 teaching units offering 35 undergraduate programs across business, engineering, and liberal arts. The curriculum integrates theory with practice, using case studies, project-based learning, and innovative teaching methods.

Guizhou University of Commerce boasts a beautiful campus covering a planned area of 978 mu (about 65 hectares), with high greenery coverage and iconic buildings like Jingxin Lake, Shangwen Building, Shangneng Building, and Siqi Building.

The campus features modern facilities including a spacious library, well-equipped teaching buildings, comfortable dormitories, and multiple dining halls. The library offers rich collections and study spaces; sports facilities include a track field and basketball courts.