Overview
English Name: Yangzhou University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
Times Higher Education 2026 #501-600
ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #201-300
CWTS Leiden 2025 #691
SCImago 2026 #349
Founded 1902 by Zhang Jian as Yangzhou Normal School and Tonghai School of Agriculture.
The Agriculture Section and the Humanities Special Training Class moved to Yangzhou, giving rise to Subei Institute of Agriculture and Subei Normal Vocational School;other institutes were established in Yangzhou or moved to Yangzhou 1952. Merger of Teachers College of Yangzhou, Agricultural College of Jiangsu, Engineering College of Yangzhou, Medical College of Yangzhou, Water Conservancy Engineering College of Jiangsu and Business School of Jiangsu and gave rise to present university 1992.
Main administrative body: Jiangsu Province
Location & Contact
Address, contact details, and online presence for Yangzhou University are summarised below.
Academic Details
Yangzhou University's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are below.
Academic Year: September to July (September-January; February-July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination
Total Students: 40,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 2,400
Degrees
Degrees offered at Yangzhou University, organised by academic level.
Bachelor's 11 programs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Management
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Master's 88 programs
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Agriculture
- Aquaculture
- Architecture
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts
- Computer Engineering
- Crop Production
- Dance
- Design
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foreigners Education
- Forestry
- Geological Engineering
- Horticulture
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrument Making
- Insurance
- International Business
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Library Science
- Management
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Materials Engineering
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Military Science
- Mining Engineering
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing
- Opera
- Optical Technology
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Power Engineering
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Regional Studies
- Rural Planning
- Rural Studies
- Safety Engineering
- Social Work
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Stomatology
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Textile Technology
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Veterinary Science
Doctoral 5 programs
- Education
- Medicine
- Stomatology
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
- Veterinary Science
Faculties & Divisions
The faculties at Yangzhou University, and what each one teaches, are listed below.
Agriculture (College) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Biochemistry
- Crop Production
- Development Studies
- Food Technology
- Genetics
- Information Technology
- Regional Planning
- Rural Planning
- Safety Engineering
Animal Science and Technology (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Biology
- Food Science
- Genetics
- Nutrition
- Sports
Art (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Management
- Design
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Musicology
Bio-science and Bio-Technology (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
Business (College) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Management
- Business Administration
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- International Economics
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Medical Technology
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
Chinese Language and Literature (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Literature
Civil Science and Engineering (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Bridge Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Road Engineering
- Safety Engineering
- Structural Architecture
- Transport Engineering
Educational Science (Teachers' Education) (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Pedagogy
- Primary Education
- Teacher Training
Energy and Power Engineering (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Building Technologies
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Thermal Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources
- Water Management
Foreign Languages Studies (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Japanese
- Korean
- Modern Languages
Guangling (College) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Chemical Engineering
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Tourism
Horticulture and Plant Protection (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Entomology
- Horticulture
- Pest Management
- Plant and Crop Protection
Hydraulic Science and Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Water Science
Information Engineering (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Journalism and Communication (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Technology
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Photography
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Law (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Mathematical Science (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Equipment
- Automotive Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
Medicine (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dermatology
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Pharmacy
- Venereology
Physical Education (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Physical Science and Technology (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biophysics
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Optical Technology
- Optics
- Physics
- Science Education
Social Science (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archiving
- History
- Library Science
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Social Welfare
Tourism and Cuisine (Food Science and Engineering) (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cooking and Catering
- Dairy
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Nutrition
- Safety Engineering
Veterinary Medicine (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dietetics
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Science
- Zoology
Marxism (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Wen (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Foreign Languages Education
- Literature
Frequently Asked Questions about Yangzhou University
Quick reference for Yangzhou University: founding, control type, and recognition status.
In which city is Yangzhou University?
Yangzhou University is based in Yangzhou, China.
Is Yangzhou University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at Yangzhou University?
Yangzhou University has approximately 40,000 students.
What is Yangzhou University's ranking?
Yangzhou University is ranked THE 2026 #501-600.
Who recognises Yangzhou University?
Yes, Yangzhou University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
How do I find Yangzhou University online?
You can find Yangzhou University online at www.yzu.edu.cn.
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