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Tibet University

Lhasa, China • Founded 1985

Updated May 2026 · Source: utibet.edu.cn

Overview

English Name: Tibet University
Founded: 1985
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
SCImago 2026 #3680

Founded 1951 as Tibetan Cadres Training School.

Successively became Tibet Military District Cadres School, Tibet Local School for Cadres, Tibet Administration School for Cadres, Tibet Normal School 1965, Tibet Normal College 1975. Acquired university status and current title 1985.

Merged with Art School of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Tibet Junior Medical College and the Medical Department of the Tibet College for Nationalities,Tibet Autonomous Region Finance and Economics School 1999. Merged with the Tibet College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry 2001.

Tibet College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry became indipedent 2016.

Part of "211 Project" universities. Under the administration of the Tibet Autonomous Region

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Tibet University is listed below.

Address: 10 Zangda East Road, Chengguan District
Postal Code: 850000

Academic Details

Below are the institutional metrics for Tibet University: scale, staffing, and accreditation.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education

Degrees

The construction of a doctorate conferring unit was approved in 2010.

Faculties & Divisions

Subject coverage by faculty at Tibet University is listed below.

Modern Educational Technology (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Educational Technology
Tibetan Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
  • Tibetan
Arts (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
Continuing Education (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Central TVU Tibet
Education (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Teacher Training
Liberal Arts (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • History
  • Literature
Ideological and Political Theory Teaching (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Modern Languages
  • Political Sciences
Science (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
Logistics (Group) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Transport and Communications
  • Transport Management
Cosmic Rays (Institute) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Astrophysics
Finance and Economics (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Finance
Politics and Law (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
  • Political Sciences
Technology (Institute) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Technology
Tibetan Information Technology (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
Economics and Management (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Marketing
Medicine (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
Tourism and Foreign Languages (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Modern Languages
  • Tourism

Frequently Asked Questions about Tibet University

Frequently asked questions about Tibet University.

In what year was Tibet University established?

Tibet University was founded in 1985 (approximately 41 years ago).

Where can I find Tibet University?

The institution is located in Lhasa, China.

What is Tibet University's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

Who recognises Tibet University?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.

How do I find Tibet University online?

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

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