Jinan University
Guangzhou, China • World Rank #151
Updated May 2026
Overview
Founded 1906 in Nanjing as Jinan School.
Became National Jinan University 1927. During the Sino-Japanese War the University moved to Fujian, then to Shanghai 1946.
Merged with Fudan University and Transportation University 1949. Rebuilded in Guangzhou, acquired present status and title 1958.
Reopened at the end of the Cultural Revolution 1978.
Mainly opened to Chinese students coming from abroad, to students from Hong Kong, Macau,Taiwan, and Chinese students of foreign nationality. Part of "211 Project" universities.
Main administrative body: Overseas Chinese Affairs Office
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Jinan University are gathered below for quick reference. Most enquiries route through the admissions team unless noted otherwise.
Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Jinan University are summarised below. These numbers help you size the institution against your shortlist and weigh academic depth alongside programme fit.
Degrees
Also post-doctoral research degrees programs
Bachelor's 11 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Law
- Management
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Tourism
Master's 119 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Administration
- Administrative Law
- Advertising and Publicity
- Aesthetics
- Anaesthesiology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art Criticism
- Art History
- Art Management
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chinese
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Communication Arts
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Networks
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Demography and Population
- Dermatology
- E-Business/Commerce
- Ecology
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Electronic Engineering
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Engineering Management
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Ethnology
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foreigners Education
- French
- Genetics
- History
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Business
- International Economics
- International Law
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Laboratory Techniques
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Marine Biology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Microelectronics
- Molecular Biology
- Museum Studies
- Neurosciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Operations Research
- Ophthalmology
- Optical Technology
- Optics
- Organic Chemistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy of Education
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Private Administration
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Radiology
- Regional Studies
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social Policy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Statistics
- Stomatology
- Surgery
- Systems Analysis
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Tourism
- Toxicology
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Venereology
- Zoology
Doctoral 63 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Advertising and Publicity
- Anaesthesiology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Applied Linguistics
- Art Education
- Art Management
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Chinese
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Communication Arts
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Networks
- Demography and Population
- Dermatology
- E-Business/Commerce
- Ecology
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Genetics
- History
- Human Resources
- Immunology
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Business
- International Law
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Marine Biology
- Mechanics
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Optical Technology
- Organic Chemistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pharmacy
- Physical Chemistry
- Political Sciences
- Private Administration
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Radiology
- Regional Studies
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Tourism
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Faculties & Divisions
Jinan University's departmental layout. Some institutions use 'school' for what others call 'department' — terminology varies but the function (subject area management) is similar.
Tourism (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Tour Operator
- Hospitality Manager
- Travel Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cinema and Television
- Fine Arts
- Music
Chinese Language and Culture (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Cultural Studies
- Linguistics
Economics (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- International Economics
- Statistics
- Taxation
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Management
- International Business
- International Economics
- Law
- Taxation
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Electrical & Information (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Information Technology
- Packaging Technology
- Software Engineering
Foreign Studies (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
Information Science and Technology (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Intellectual Property (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
- Cultural Studies
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Political Sciences
- Southeast Asian Studies
Journalism and Communication (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Journalism
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Liberal Arts (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- History
- Literature
Life Science and Technology (College) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedical Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Engineering (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Optical Technology
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Advertising and Publicity
- Chinese
- Journalism
- Law
- Literature
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Business (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Finance
- International Business
- International Economics
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- International Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Management (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Administration
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Haematology
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Ophthalmology
- Stomatology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Translation Studies (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Translation and Interpretation
Programs Offered
Search the Jinan University programme catalogue or scan it by degree level. The catalogue updates periodically; recently added programmes may not yet appear in some search-engine results.
101 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China
Bachelor's Degree 101 programmes
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How to apply to Jinan University
A short guide to applying to Jinan University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Jinan University's catalogue includes 101 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Jinan University's admissions process.
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Get your documents ready
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
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Apply through the official channel
Submit your completed application through Jinan University's official website at www.jnu.edu.cn. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
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Reach out and track your application
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at 020-85220010. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jinan University
A short Q&A covering Jinan University's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
Where is Jinan University located?
Jinan University is located in Guangzhou, China.
Is Jinan University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at Jinan University?
Student enrolment at Jinan University is around 37,918.
What is Jinan University's ranking?
Jinan University is ranked #151 globally and #41 in China.
What programmes are available at Jinan University?
Jinan University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Jinan University officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.
What is Jinan University's official website?
Jinan University's official website is www.jnu.edu.cn.
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