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Lanzhou University

Lanzhou, China • QS 2027 #721-730

Updated May 2026 · Source: lzu.edu.cn

Overview

English Name: Lanzhou University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #721-730 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #201-300 CWTS Leiden 2025 #335 SCImago 2026 #289

Based in Lanzhou, China, Lanzhou University is a public university that functions as a higher-education provider within China.

At Lanzhou University, the institution teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes and is organised into numerous faculties and schools.

Lanzhou University is ranked #289 globally and #72 within China.

Location & Contact

Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Lanzhou University are listed below.

Address: West Campus 222 Tianshui South Road
Postal Code: 730000

Academic Details

The numbers behind Lanzhou University: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from High School and National College Entrance Examination

Degrees

Also MBA and Executive MBA; Post-doctoral Research Programmes

Faculties & Divisions

Browse Lanzhou University's faculties and divisions, along with the subjects they cover.

Cuiying Honors (College) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Sports Teaching and Research (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Sports
Agriculture Grassland Agro Ecosystem (Laboratory) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
Applied Organic Chemistry (Laboratory) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
Arid and Grassland Ecology (Laboratory) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arid Land Studies
  • Ecology
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (Laboratory) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Materials Engineering
  • Physics
Mechanics on Disaster and Environment in Western China (Laboratory) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Studies
  • Safety Engineering
Western China’s Environmental Systems (Laboratory) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Studies
Arid Environment and Climate Change (Research Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arid Land Studies
  • Geography
  • Meteorology
Dunhuang Studies (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
  • Religion
Studies of Ethnic Minorities in Northwest China (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Ethnology
Arts (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fine Arts
Atmospheric Sciences (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Meteorology
Basic Medical Sciences (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
Chinese Language and Literature (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • Literature
Civil Engineering and Mechanics (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanics
Clinical Medical Studies (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
Continuing Education (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Earth and Environmental Sciences (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
Economics (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
Education (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
Foreign Languages and Literature (School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Linguistics
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages
  • Russian
  • Translation and Interpretation
Geological Sciences and Mineral Resources (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geological Engineering
  • Mineralogy
Higher Vocational Education (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

History and Culture (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cultural Studies
  • History
Information Science and Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
International Cultural Exchange (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Journalism and Communication (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Journalism
  • Mass Communication
Law (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Life Sciences (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
Management (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Management
Marxism (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Political Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
Network Education (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Nuclear Science and Technology (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Nuclear Physics
Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
Pharmacy (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Pharmacy
Philosophy and Sociology (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
Physical Science and Technology (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Politics and Administration (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Political Sciences
Public Health (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Public Health
Stomatology (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Stomatology

Frequently Asked Questions about Lanzhou University

Common questions about Lanzhou University — answers from its published profile.

Where is Lanzhou University located?

Lanzhou University is located in Lanzhou, China.

What is Lanzhou University's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

Where does Lanzhou University stand in university rankings?

Lanzhou University holds rank QS 2027 #721-730.

Who recognises Lanzhou University?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.

Where can I learn more about Lanzhou University?

The institution's website is www.lzu.edu.cn.

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