Introduction
Tongji
University, formerly Tongji German Medical School, was
established in 1907. It was given its present name and
became a state university in 1927. It was one of the
oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher
education in China. The university has developed rapidly
in all respects over the fifty years since the founding of
China, especially since the country's opening-up policy.
It is now a comprehensive university with seven
disciplines in engineering, science, medicine, management,
arts, law and economics with strength in architecture,
civil engineering and oceanography.
As a
university which had established a reputation for its
research, Tongji became one of the first group of
universities which were authorized by the China State
Council to establish its Graduate School. As one of the
leading universities, it was successful in its application
for the 211 Program which provided universities with
substantial government fund. The university now registers
over 41,000 students at all levels from certificate and
diploma courses to Bachelors Degrees, Masters, PhD programs
and post doctoral attachments. There are over 4200 academic
staff for teaching and/or research, among whom there are 6
Members of Chinese Academy of Science, 7 Members of Chinese
Academy of Engineering, over 530 professors and 1300
associate professors. The university offers diverse courses
in its 81 Bachelors Degrees, 151 Masters, 58 PhD programs
and 13 post doctoral mobile stations. As one of the state
leading centers for scientific research, the university has
5 state key laboratories and engineering research centers.
The student
life in its different campuses is interesting and buzzing
with energy. There are clubs of various kinds that you may
wish to join.You are always welcome at Tongji University.
Your life at Tongji will become one of the most
unforgettable and worthwhile experience in your life.
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