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'''Donghua University''' (DHU, {{zh|s=东华大学|t=東華大學}}) is a public [[research university]] in [[Shanghai]], China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/introduction/list.htm|title=Brief Introduction|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> "Donghua" literally means [[East China]]. Established in 1951, it is directly |
'''Donghua University''' (DHU, {{zh|s=东华大学|t=東華大學}}) is a public [[research university]] in [[Shanghai]], China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/introduction/list.htm|title=Brief Introduction|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> "Donghua" literally means [[East China]]. Established in 1951, it is directly administered by the [[Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China|Ministry of Education of China]] as part of the [[Double First Class University Plan]] and former [[Project 211]] for [[National Key Universities]].<ref name="Chinese Department of Education">{{Cite web |url=http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A22/moe_843/201709/t20170921_314942.html |title=教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委 关于公布世界一流大学和一流学科建设高校及建设 学科名单的通知 (Notice from the Ministry of Education and other national governmental departments announcing the list of double first class universities and disciplines)}}</ref> It is best known for its research and education in [[engineering]], [[management]], [[design]] and [[materials science]] disciplines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.dhu.edu.cn/95/a5/c5344a38309/page.htm|title=Key Disciplines|website=english.dhu.edu.cn|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref> |
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As of 2021, Donghua University is ranked 601st-700th globally by the [[Academic Ranking of World Universities]], comparable to [[Syracuse University]] and [[Southern Methodist University]] in the United States. It is ranked as the top 1 school for Textile Engineering, Fiber Materials Science, and Fashion Design in China. |
As of 2021, Donghua University is ranked 601st-700th globally by the [[Academic Ranking of World Universities]], comparable to [[Syracuse University]] and [[Southern Methodist University]] in the United States. It is ranked as the top 1 school for Textile Engineering, Fiber Materials Science, and Fashion Design in China. |
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Revision as of 11:30, 13 January 2022
东华大学 | |
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Former names | East China Institute of Textile Technology (1951-1985) ; China Textile University (1985-1999) |
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| Motto | 崇德博学, 励志尚实 |
Motto in English | Virtue & Learning, Inspiration & Factuality |
| Type | National |
| Established | 1951 |
| President | Yu Jianyong |
Academic staff | 1,336 |
Administrative staff | 2,209 |
| Students | 28,497 |
| Undergraduates | 14,204 |
| Postgraduates | 6,822 (including 1,045 doctoral students) |
Other students | 4,827 international students |
| Location | Shanghai , China |
| Campus | Changning District and Songjiang District, Shanghai |
| Website | www.dhu.edu.cn |
Donghua University (DHU, simplified Chinese: 东华大学; traditional Chinese: 東華大學) is a public research university in Shanghai, China.[1] "Donghua" literally means East China. Established in 1951, it is directly administered by the Ministry of Education of China as part of the Double First Class University Plan and former Project 211 for National Key Universities.[2] It is best known for its research and education in engineering, management, design and materials science disciplines.[3]
As of 2021, Donghua University is ranked 601st-700th globally by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, comparable to Syracuse University and Southern Methodist University in the United States. It is ranked as the top 1 school for Textile Engineering, Fiber Materials Science, and Fashion Design in China.
History
Founded in June 1951, Donghua University was originally named East China Institute of Textile Technology (华东纺织工学院).[4] In September 1985, the institute changed its name to China Textile University (中国纺织大学) and changed it once again to Donghua University in August 1999. The word "Donghua" means East China.
It has been a national key university since 1960 and was one of the educational institutions in China authorized to confer all three levels of degree: bachelor's, master's, and doctorate.[citation needed]
Campuses
Donghua University has two campuses: one in Changning District and the other in Songjiang District in Shanghai. Most bachelor courses are taken in Songjiang district.[5]
International engagement
Being well known as an international university; ranking top 5 in the list of most international-friendly universities in China. Being amongst the first Chinese universities to accept international students, Donghua University is no stranger to the needs of international students like Shanghai Summer School participants. To date, Donghua University has hosted international students from almost 140 countries.
References
- ^ "Brief Introduction". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ "教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委 关于公布世界一流大学和一流学科建设高校及建设 学科名单的通知 (Notice from the Ministry of Education and other national governmental departments announcing the list of double first class universities and disciplines)".
- ^ "Key Disciplines". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ "History of Donghua University (1)". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ "Map and Direction". english.dhu.edu.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
