Bengbu University Overview
Bengbu University is a full-time provincial public university located in Bengbu, Anhui Province, China. Its history of higher education can be traced back to 1978, and the current university was officially established in April 2007 through the merger of Bengbu Educational College, Bengbu College, and Bengbu Workers College.
The university focuses on applied and industry-related disciplines while developing in a multi-disciplinary manner. In 2019, it was designated as a provincial construction university for a master’s program.
Key Facts and Data
- Type: Full-time provincial public university.
- Establishment: Current form approved by the Ministry of Education in 2007.
- Enrollment: The university has an enrollment of approximately 17,500 students pursuing a range of academic disciplines across 14 colleges.
- Academic Focus: The university’s 14 faculties cover seven disciplines, including engineering, management and economics, food and bio-engineering, computer science, literature, and arts. The College of Business and Economics, Arts and Culture, Education, and Engineering have received recognition.
Internationalization and Global Engagement
Bengbu University actively pursues international cooperation and exchange as a key part of its development strategy.
Bengbu University has established partnerships with institutions in various countries to facilitate joint research and student/teacher mobility.
Cooperation Agreements: The university holds cooperation agreements with institutions in countries including:
- South Korea (e.g., Anyang University)
- Ukraine (e.g., National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, or NUBiP)
- Hungary (e.g., University of Debrecen)
- Belgium
- Ireland
Specific Program Outcomes:
- Anyang University, South Korea: A cooperation agreement signed in November 2022 allows undergraduate students from Bengbu University to pursue master’s degrees at Anyang University.
- NUBiP of Ukraine: An online conference in 2021 was held to plan exchange programs for students and teachers and discuss creating joint curricula with the possibility of obtaining double diplomas. Following this, 22 Bengbu University graduates applied for master’s programs at NUBiP of Ukraine.
- University of Debrecen, Hungary: In 2024, the two universities signed a cooperation agreement to organize joint professional programs, conferences, and mobility opportunities for students and faculty members. Bengbu University is noted as one of only 13 universities in China to offer Hungarian courses, and the sole one in Anhui Province.
International Activities: The university has programs and initiatives in place, such as establishing the Fengyuan Overseas Engineer College, indicating a focus on international engineering talent development.
