Jinan University
Guangzhou, China • World Rank #151
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
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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.
Bachelor's Degree
101 programmes
These 101 programmes make up Jinan University's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.
Business English 商务英语 English Language Studies
Chemistry Engineering and Technology 化学工程与工艺 Chemistry
Chinese 汉语言 Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese (Business Chinese) 汉语言(商务汉语) Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese (Chinese Language & Culture) 汉语言(中华文化) Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese (Tourism Chinese) 汉语言(旅游汉语) Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language and Literature (Teacher-training) 汉语言文学(师范) Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language and Literature (Editing and Publishing) 汉语言文学(编辑与出版) Publishing
Chinese Language and Literature (Senior Secretary) 汉语言文学(秘书学) Arts
Chinese Medicine 中医学 Linguistics & Language Studies
Civil Engineering 土木工程 Civil Engineering & Construction
Clinical Medicine 临床医学 Medicine
Computer Science and Technology 计算机科学与技术 Computer Sciences
Culture Industry Management 文化产业管理 Business & Management
Ecology 生态学 Environmental Sciences
Economics Statistics 经济统计学 Economics
Economics Statistics (Actuary) 经济统计学(精算) Economics
Economics (Investment Economics) 经济学(投资经济) Economics
Electrical Engineering and Automation 电气工程及其自动化 Robotics & Automation
Electronic Business 电子商务 Robotics & Automation
Electronic Information Engineering 电子信息工程 Robotics & Automation
Electronic Science and Technology 电子科学与技术 Robotics & Automation
Electronic and Information Engineering 电子与信息工程 Robotics & Automation
Engineering Mechanics 工程力学 Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature 英语 English Language Studies
Environmental Engineering 环境工程 Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science 环境科学 Environmental Sciences
Exhibition Economy and Management 会展经济与管理 Business & Management
Finance 金融学 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Finance (Financial Engineering) 金融学(金融工程) Finance, Banking & Insurance
Financial Management 财务管理 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Fine Arts(Appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese Painting) 美术学(中国书画赏析) Linguistics & Language Studies
Food Quality and Safety 食品质量与安全 Food Science
Food Science and Engineering 食品科学与工程 Food Science
French Language and Literature 法语 Linguistics & Language Studies
History 历史学 History
History (Teacher-training) 历史学(师范) History
Hospitality Management 酒店管理 Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management 人力资源管理 Human Resource Management
Information Engineering 信息工程 General Engineering
Information Management and Information Systems 信息管理与信息系统 Information Systems & Technology
Information Security 信息安全 Cyber Security
Information and Computer Science 信息与计算科学 Computer Sciences
Intellectual Property 知识产权 Law
International Affairs and Relations 国际事务与国际关系 Politics & International Relations
International Business 国际商务 International Business
International Economics and Trade 国际经济与贸易 Economics
International Politics 国际政治 Politics & International Relations
Internet and New Media 网络与新媒体 Media Studies & Mass Media
Internet of Things Engineering 物联网工程 Electronics
Japanese Language and Literature 日语 Literature
Journalism (International Journalism) 新闻学(国际新闻) Media Studies & Mass Media
Law 法学 Law
Law (Lawyer) 法学(律师) Law
Logistics Management 物流管理 Supply Chain & Logistics
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 高分子材料与工程 Materials Science
Marketing 市场营销 Marketing
Materials Physics 材料物理 Materials Science
Materials Science and Engineering 材料科学与工程 Materials Science
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 数学与应用数学 Mathematics
Musicology (Composition and Computer Music Production) 音乐学(作曲与电脑音乐制作) Music
Musicology (Piano Performance) 音乐学(钢琴表演) Music
Network Engineering 网络工程 Information Systems & Technology
Nursing 护理学 Nursing
Opto-Electronics Information Science and Engineering 光电信息科学与工程 Robotics & Automation
Oral Medicine 口腔医学 Medicine
Overseas Chinese Education 华文教育 Linguistics & Language Studies
Overseas Chinese Education (Language Education of Preschool Children) 华文教育(学前儿童语言教育) Linguistics & Language Studies
Packaging Engineering 包装工程 General Engineering
Pharmacy 药学 Pharmacy
Physical Education 体育教育 Physics & Astronomy
Public Administration 公共管理 Public Administration
Public Administration (Urban- Management) 公共管理(城市管理) Public Administration
Public Affairs Management (Emergency Management) 公共事务管理(应急管理) Emergency & Disaster Management
Public Finance 财政学 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Software Engineering 软件工程 Software Engineering
Taxation 税收学 Economics
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages 汉语国际教育 Linguistics & Language Studies
Telecommunication Engineering 通信工程 Communication Studies
The Arts of Announcing and Anchoring 播音与主持艺术 Liberal Arts
Theatre Film and TV Directing (Film and TV Script Writing and Directing) 戏剧影视导演(影视编导) Performing Arts
Theatre Film and TV Literature 戏剧影视文学 Performing Arts
Tourism Management 旅游管理 Tourism & Leisure
Traditional Chinese Pharmacology 中药学 Linguistics & Language Studies
Translation and Interpreting 翻译 Translation & Interpreting
Water Science and Engineering 水文与水资源工程 General Engineering
Accounting 会计学 Accounting
Accounting (CPA Canada) 会计学(加拿大CPA) Accounting
Advertising (Digital Media and Advertising Creative) 广告学(数字媒体广告创意) Advertising & Digital Marketing
Advertising (Internet and New Media) 广告学(互联网与新媒体) Advertising & Digital Marketing
Animation 动画 Film & Animation
Applied Chemistry 应用化学 Chemistry
Applied Physics 应用物理学 Physics & Astronomy
Architecture 建筑学 Architecture
Automation 自动化 Robotics & Automation
Biological Science 生物科学 Biological Sciences
Biomedical Engineering 生物医学工程 Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biopharmaceutical 生物制药 Pharmacy
Biotechnology 生物技术 Biotechnology
Broadcasting and TV 广播电视学 Media Studies & Mass Media
Business Administration 工商管理 Business Administration
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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.
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 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.
- 5 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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