Yanshan University facts for kids
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燕山大学
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| Established | 1920 | ||||||
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| Budget | CN¥ 2.013 billion(2023) | ||||||
| President | Zhao Dingxuan (赵丁选) | ||||||
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Academic staff
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2,200 | ||||||
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3,200 | ||||||
| Students | 40,000 | ||||||
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| Campus | Urban, 820 acres | ||||||
| Colors | Yanshan Blue | ||||||
| Affiliations | Beijing Tech CDIO Initiative |
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| Website | www.ysu.edu.cn | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 燕山大学 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 燕山大學 | ||||||
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Yanshan University (Chinese: 燕山大学) is a large public university in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China. It is supported by the Hebei Province.
As of 2023, about 40,000 students attend Yanshan University. The university has 3,200 staff members, including 2,058 teachers. Among these teachers, 568 are professors and 678 are associate professors.
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How Yanshan University Started
Early Days: Harbin Institute of Technology (1920-1960)
Yanshan University began as part of the Harbin Institute of Technology in 1920. This was originally called the Harbin Sino-Russian Industrial School.
In 1958, a special part of the Harbin Institute of Technology, which focused on heavy machinery, moved. It went to Fulaerji in Heilongjiang Province. There, it was renamed the School of Heavy Machinery of the Harbin Institute of Technology.
Becoming the Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute (1960-1997)
In 1960, the School of Heavy Machinery became its own independent university. It was then called the Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute. A year later, in 1961, it joined with two other colleges.
By 1978, it was recognized as one of China's 88 most important universities. Starting in 1984, parts of the institute began moving to Qinhuangdao. This is a city on the coast in Hebei Province.
Yanshan University Today (1997-Present)
The Northeast Heavy Machinery Institute finished its move to Qinhuangdao in 1997. At that time, the Chinese government officially approved its new name: Yanshan University.
Amazing Research and Learning
Cool Research and Discoveries
Yanshan University's teams have achieved great things in research. In 2018, a research team from YSU won first prize in a big robot competition. This competition was about making robots that can help everyone.
By 2023, YSU was recognized globally for its research papers. Its work in engineering, materials science, chemistry, and computer science was among the top 1% worldwide. This is based on how many papers were published and how often they were used by other researchers.
YSU has also helped with major national projects. They played a part in designing the Comac C919 airplane. They also helped with the Shenzhou spacecraft and China's high-speed trains. Plus, they helped design and set up the huge FAST telescope.
University Journals
Yanshan University publishes its own academic journals. As of 2022, they manage two main journals:
- Journal of Yanshan University
- Journal of Yanshan University(Philosophy and Social Science)
Learning and Teaching at YSU
How YSU Ranks Globally
Universities around the world are often ranked by different groups. These rankings help show how well a university is doing compared to others. Here's how Yanshan University has been ranked by some major organizations:
| Ranking Group | Year | Rank |
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| Shanghai Ranking | 2021 | 901 |
| 2022 |  801 |
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| 2023 | 801 |
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| Best Global Universities Rankings | 2021 | 1360 |
| 2022 | 1358 |
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| 2023 |  1407 |
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| World University Rankings | 2021 | 1001 |
| 2022 | 1201 |
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| 2023 | 1501 |
National Recognition in China
In China, universities also have national rankings for their different study areas. In a recent national evaluation, eight of Yanshan University's study areas received high grades. For example, its mechanical engineering program was ranked among the top 10% nationwide. Materials science and engineering also did very well, ranking in the top 20%.
Main Study Areas
School of Electrical Engineering
The School of Electrical Engineering is a big part of YSU. In 2023, it had 243 staff and teachers, with 69 being professors. This school is home to 4,808 students. This includes students working on their Ph.D., master's degrees, and bachelor's degrees.
The school has special research centers for advanced studies. These include areas like Control Science and Engineering and Electrical engineering.
School of Information Science and Engineering
This school is also known as the School of Software Engineering. In 2023, it had 197 staff members, with 150 of them being teachers. Among the teachers, 58 are professors and 50 are associate professors.
Many students study here, including 140 Ph.D. students and over 3,000 undergraduate students. The school offers advanced degrees in areas like Computer Science and Technology. They also have special labs for things like computer virtualization.
School of Mechanical Engineering
The School of Mechanical Engineering is another large school at YSU. In 2023, it had 5,264 students. This includes 2,764 undergraduate students and 380 Ph.D. students.
More than 300 teachers work here. This includes 87 professors, many of whom guide Ph.D. students.
School of Materials Science and Engineering
This school focuses on how different materials work and how to create new ones. In 2023, about 1,600 students were enrolled here. This includes 820 undergraduate students.
The school has 122 faculty members and staff. Among them are 56 professors who guide Ph.D. students. Many students from this school go on to graduate programs after finishing their first degree.
Working with Other Countries
Partnership with the University of Toledo
Yanshan University has a special connection 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 even opened a Confucius Institute at UToledo. This institute helps people learn about Chinese culture and language. Many students have taken Chinese classes, and cultural events have reached thousands of people. Leaders from both universities visit each other often. They have also started programs for law students and health care training.
Part of the BRICS Universities League
Yanshan University is also part of the BRICS Universities League. This is a group of universities from countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. They work together on education and research.
Famous People from YSU
- 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 very large. It covers an area of 820 acres. This is like having more than 600 football fields! The buildings on campus cover almost one million square meters.
