Shandong University
China
About
Located in Jinan, China, Shandong University is one of the nation's most prestigious public research institutions and is especially renowned for its excellence in engineering, clinical medicine, material science, and chemistry. For international students, the university offers a welcoming and cosmopolitan environment featuring a wide array of degree programs taught entirely in English, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels. The dedicated International Center and global affairs office provide robust support infrastructure, assisting students with everything from visa processing and accommodation to cultural integration and language tutoring. As a distinctive characteristic, the university is situated across multiple scenic campuses in Jinan—historically known as the "City of Springs"—allowing students to immerse themselves in a unique blend of traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge academic innovation.
Background
Shandong University (山东大学; SDU) is a public university in Jinan, Shandong, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. Shandong University derives its official founding date from the Imperial Shandong University (官立山東大學堂), which established in Jinan in November 1901 on the request of Yuan Shikai, then Governor of Shandong, as the second modern national university in the country. The precursor institution of Shandong University Medical School, Cheeloo University, was founded by American and English mission agencies in the late 19th century as Tengchow College of Liberal Arts in Penglai. Tengchow College was the first modern institution of higher learning in China. Shandong University has eight campuses, all but two of which are located in the provincial capital city of Jinan. The rest are located in Weihai and Qingdao respectively. Shandong University is constantly ranked the best university in Shandong province, and one of the top-ranked universities in the People's Republic...
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- Shandong University of Science and Technology · Qingdao
- Shandong University of Technology · Zibo
- Shanghai Business School · Shanghai
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