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Yangtze University

Jingzhou, China World Rank #1007

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: Yangtze University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
World Rank: #1007
Rank in China: #178
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Yangtze University, a public institution based in Jingzhou, China, operates as a higher-education provider contributing to higher-education provision in China.

The academic catalogue at Yangtze University runs across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, with numerous faculties and schools hosting a catalogue of active programmes. Each unit administers its own admissions and curriculum framework.

Yangtze University has 36,000 students active in its programmes. The student body operates within its campus environment, supported by teaching and administrative staff across faculties.

Yangtze University's standing — captured by #1007 globally and #178 within China — places it within China's academic hierarchy. The institution participates in China's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Address, contact details, and online presence for Yangtze University are summarised below. Cross-check with the official website if you intend to send documents or financial information.

Address: 1 Nanhuan Road
Postal Code: 434023

Academic Details

Yangtze University's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.

Academic Year: September to July
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS https://school.cucas.edu.cn/Yangtze-University-408/program/Doctoral/
Total Students: 36,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 2,247
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 786

Degrees

Also 2 postdoctoral programs ( Geological Resources and Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering)

Bachelor's 10 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Agriculture
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Law
  • Management
  • Medicine
  • Natural Sciences
Master's 27 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Art Education
  • Botany
  • Business Administration
  • Chinese
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Curriculum
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fishery
  • Forestry
  • Information Sciences
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Mineralogy
  • Music Education
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Petrology
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Surveying and Mapping
Doctoral 9 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geophysics
  • Mineralogy
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Transport Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

The faculties at Yangtze University, and what each one teaches, are organised below for easy browsing. Many faculties also host research centres and outreach activities outside their core teaching.

Geochemistry (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geochemistry
  • Geological Engineering
  • Hydraulic Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Chemist
  • Lab Researcher
  • Quality Control Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Agriculture (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Environmental Management
  • Natural Resources
  • Plant and Crop Protection

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Animal Science (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Aquaculture
  • Zoology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Arts (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dance
  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Music
  • Musicology
Chemistry and Environmental Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

City Construction (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Town Planning
  • Water Management
Computer Science (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Educational Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Economics
  • Farm Management
  • Forest Economics
  • International Business
  • International Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Educational Sciences (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Electronic Information (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Information Technology
  • Measurement and Precision Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
Foreign Languages (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Linguistics
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Gardening and Horticulture (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Forest Management
  • Horticulture
Geophysics and Oil Resources (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geophysics
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Physicist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Geosciences (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geology
  • Paleontology
  • Surveying and Mapping

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information and Mathematics (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Mathematics

Common Career Paths

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Actuary

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Studies (School) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • Chinese
  • Economics
  • Fine Arts
  • International Studies
  • Management
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
Life Sciences (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Bioengineering
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Genetics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Literature (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • History
  • Literature
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
Management (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Administration
  • Transport Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Mechanical Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronics and Automation
  • Industrial Design
  • Machine Building
  • Mechanical Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medical Technology
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Surgery

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Petroleum Engineering (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical Education (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
  • Sports

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physics Science (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Optics
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Physicist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Politics and Law (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
  • Political Sciences
  • Social Work

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Yangtze University's teaching programmes are listed below — search or scan by level. International student eligibility varies by programme — some require additional language or visa-pathway checks.

107 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China

Bachelor's Degree 107 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural and Forestry Economic Management
Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Resources and Environment
Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy
Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science
Animal Science
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Chemistry
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics
Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology
Psychology
Bachelor's Degree in Aquaculture
Marine Science
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Architecture

Showing 10 of 107.

How to apply to Yangtze University

A short guide to applying to Yangtze University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Yangtze University's 107 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Yangtze University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Yangtze University processes applications through www.yangtzeu.edu.cn. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yangtze University

Common questions about Yangtze University answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

What city is Yangtze University in?

Yangtze University operates from Jingzhou, China.

Is Yangtze University public or private?

Yangtze University operates as a public institution.

How big is Yangtze University's student body?

Yangtze University serves approximately 36,000 students.

How is Yangtze University ranked?

Yangtze University is ranked #1007 globally and #178 in China.

What qualification levels does Yangtze University offer?

Programmes at Yangtze University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises Yangtze University?

Yes, Yangtze University is recognised by Ministry of Education.

What is Yangtze University's official website?

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

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