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