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Yanshan University
YSU

燕山大学
Established	1920; 105 years ago (1920)
Budget	CN¥ 2.013 billion(2023)
President	Zhao Dingxuan (赵丁选)
Academic staff	2,200
Total staff	3,200
Students	40,000
Location	Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
Campus	Urban, 820 acres
Colors	Yanshan Blue
Affiliations	Beijing Tech CDIO Initiative
Website	www.ysu.edu.cn
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese	燕山大学
Traditional Chinese	燕山大學
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Yànshān Dàxué

The east campus entrance.

The west campus entrance.

Yanshan University (Chinese: 燕山大学) is a public university in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China. It is supported by the Hebei Province government.

In 2023, about 40,000 students attended the university. It also had 3,200 staff members. Among them, 2,058 were teachers. This included 568 professors and 678 associate professors.

History of Yanshan University

Early Years (1920-1960)

The Harbin Sino-Russian Industrial School in 1920, where Yanshan University began.

Yanshan University started as part of the Harbin Institute of Technology in 1920. Back then, it was called the Harbin Sino-Russian Industrial School.

In 1958, a special part of the Harbin Institute of Technology moved. This part focused on heavy machinery. It moved to Fulaerji, a key industrial town. Fulaerji is in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. This part of the school was then called the School of Heavy Machinery.

Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute (1960-1997)

In 1960, the School of Heavy Machinery became its own independent school. It was renamed the Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute. A year later, in 1961, it joined with two other schools. These were the Shenyang College of Heavy Machinery and the Lanzhou Petroleum Industry Institute.

In 1978, the institute was recognized as a very important national university. It was one of 88 such schools. Starting in 1984, some parts of the institute began to move. They moved to Qinhuangdao, a city on the coast in Hebei Province.

Yanshan University Today (1997-Present)

A view of the Yanshan University campus in 2022.

The entire Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute finished moving to Qinhuangdao in 1997. At this time, it was given its current name: Yanshan University. This name change was approved by the government's education department.

Academics and Research

University Research

Yanshan University's research teams have achieved great things. In 2018, one team won first prize. This was at the "World Robot Contest-Inclusive Robot Challenge." This contest was supported by a national science foundation.

In 2023, the university's research was highly ranked worldwide. This was based on how many research papers were published and cited. Its programs in engineering, materials science, chemistry, and computer science are among the top 1% globally. This ranking comes from ESI (Essential Science Indicators).

Yanshan University has also helped with important national projects. It played a role in designing the Comac C919 airplane. It also helped with the Shenzhou spacecraft. The university contributed to the design of China's high-speed trains. Plus, it helped with the huge FAST telescope.

Student and Staff Numbers

As of 2023, Yanshan University has 40,000 students. It also has 3,200 staff members. Out of these, 2,058 are teachers. This includes 568 professors and 678 associate professors. The university also has 200 professors who guide students working on their PhDs.

University Rankings

Universities are often ranked to show how they compare globally. Here are some of Yanshan University's world rankings:

World Rankings of Yanshan University

Ranking Organization	Year	Rank
Shanghai Ranking	2021	901
	2022	801
	2023	801
Best Global Universities Rankings	2021	1360
	2022	1358
	2023	1407
World University Rankings	2021	1001
	2022	1201
	2023	1501

Note: "Increase" means the university moved up in the rankings (a lower number is better). "Decrease" means it moved down (a higher number).

National Rankings in China

In a national review of university subjects in China, eight of Yanshan University's programs did very well. They received grades of B or higher. For example, its mechanical engineering program earned an A. This placed it among the top 10% nationwide. Materials science and engineering received a B+. This put it in the top 20% across the country.

Main Study Areas

School of Electrical Engineering

This school focuses on electricity and related technologies. In 2023, it had 243 staff and teachers. About 4,808 students studied here. This included students working on their PhDs, master's degrees, and bachelor's degrees.

The school offers advanced research programs in:

• Control Science and Engineering (how to make systems work automatically)
• Instrument Science and Technology (designing and using measuring tools)
• Electrical engineering (the study of electricity and electronics)

School of Information Science and Engineering

This school is also known as the School of Software Engineering. It teaches about computers and information. In 2023, it had 197 staff members. About 150 of them were teachers. The school had 140 PhD students and over 4,000 other students.

Students can pursue advanced degrees in:

• Electronic Science and Technology
• Computer Science and Technology
• Optical Engineering (using light in technology)
• Software Engineering (designing computer programs)

The school has two important labs in Hebei Province:

• Special Optical Fiber and Fiber Optic Sensing Lab
• Computer Virtualisation Technology and System Integration Lab

School of Mechanical Engineering

This school focuses on machines and how they work. In 2023, it had 5,264 students. This included students at all levels, from bachelor's to PhD. The school has over 300 teachers. Many of them are professors who guide PhD students.

School of Materials Science and Engineering

This school studies different materials and how they can be used. In 2023, about 1,600 students were enrolled here. This included 820 undergraduate students. Since 2007, more than half of the undergraduate students from this school have gone on to study for master's or PhD degrees. The school has 122 staff and teachers. This includes 56 professors.

International Connections

Partnership with the University of Toledo

Yanshan University has a special friendship with the University of Toledo (UToledo) in the United States. This partnership started in 1986. It happened because Qinhuangdao and Toledo became "sister cities" in 1985.

In 2008, they opened a Confucius Institute at UToledo. This institute helps people learn about Chinese culture and language. Many students have taken Chinese classes there. The institute has also shared Chinese culture with many local people. Leaders from both universities often visit each other. They have had over 200 exchange visits.

In 2016, the law schools of both universities signed an agreement to work together. They also created new programs, like a master's program and a health care training program.

BRICS Universities League

Yanshan University is also part of the BRICS Universities League. This is a group of universities from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). They work together on education and research.

Notable Alumni

• Ding Xuexiang: He is a very important person in the Chinese government. He is a member of the top political group in China.

Campus and Environment

The Yanshan University campus is quite large. It covers an area of 820 acres. This is about the size of 620 football fields! The buildings on campus cover almost one million square meters.