Ningbo University (NBU), located in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, is a full-time ordinary college jointly organized by the People's Government of Zhejiang Province and the People's Government of Ningbo City.[16]Ningbo University is a national "double first-class" construction university, a university co built by Zhejiang Province, the Ministry of Education and Ningbo City, a university co built by the National Oceanic Administration and Ningbo City, and one of the first key construction universities in Zhejiang Province.[17]
Ningbo University was founded by Bao Yugang in 1986, and was listed in the first batch of colleges and universities in China in 1992.In 1996, the former Ningbo University, Ningbo Normal University and Zhejiang Fisheries University Ningbo Branch merged to form a new Ningbo University.Since then, the State Oceanic Administration Ningbo Ocean School, the Ministry of Forestry Ningbo Forestry School, Ningbo Normal School and Ningbo Run Run Shaw Art Preschool Normal School have been incorporated into Ningbo University.[16-17]In 2000, Ningbo University was listed as the provincial key construction university by Zhejiang Provincial Government.In 2007, Ningbo University was listed as a doctoral degree authorization unit.In 2012, Ningbo University became a university co founded by the Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Provincial People's Government and Ningbo Municipal People's Government.In 2017, Ningbo University was selected as a national "double first-class" university.[18]
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has its main campus and Meishan Campus, covering a total area of 3055 mu,[17]We will carry out full-time undergraduate education, master's and doctoral education and other academic education, as well as various continuing education and education for foreign students.[16]Ningbo University has 12 disciplines, 23 colleges, 10 university level research institutions and 5 directly affiliated hospitals;There are 3163 teaching staff and 20152 full-time undergraduates;There are 9 first level discipline doctoral degree authorization points, 31 first level discipline master degree authorization points, 9 post doctoral research mobile stations, 27 master degree authorization categories, 59 undergraduate enrollment majors, and 1 double first-class construction discipline.The school has 23 national, provincial and municipal key laboratories,[17][19][26]As of September 2023, the total value of instruments and equipment is 1597274300 yuan.[98]
"Double First-Class" initiative(2017, 2022)[8] State Oceanic Administration and Ningbo City jointly build universities (2011)[1] Colleges and Universities Jointly Established by Zhejiang Province, the Ministry of Education and Ningbo City (2012)[1] The first batch of key universities in Zhejiang Province (2000, 2015)[1]
competent department
Ningbo City[10]
Current leaders
Zhu Da (Secretary of the Party Committee)[15](Secretary of the Party Committee)、Cai Ronggen (Principal)[15]President
Number of full-time academicians
Two academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences[28](As of March 2024) 3 academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering (including one foreign)[28](As of March 2024) 6 foreign academicians[28](As of March 2024)
Undergraduate major
59[1](As of March 2024)
Master's degree
31 first level discipline master's degree authorization points[1](As of March 2024) 27 authorized categories of master's professional degrees[1](As of March 2024)
Doctoral Program
9 doctoral programs in first-class disciplines[61](As of November 2021) 13 doctoral programs in secondary disciplines[61](As of November 2021)
post-doctoral
9 mobile scientific research stations[1](As of March 2024)
National Key Discipline
One "double first-class" construction discipline[26](As of March 2024)
School setting
23 colleges/departments[1](As of March 2024)
School motto
Seek truth from facts and apply it to the world[16]
One first prize of national teaching achievement[1] Five second prizes of national teaching achievements[1] 2019 "4A level safe campus" of colleges and universities in Zhejiang Province[60]
three thousand one hundred and sixty-three[1](As of March 2024)
Number of students
thirty-two thousand five hundred and fifty-one[1](As of March 2024, there are 20152 undergraduates, 11805 masters and 594 doctors)
Historical evolution
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Initial stage of school construction
In December 1984, Bao Yugang, the world ship king and a famous Ningbo native, decided to donate 50 million yuan of foreign exchange to establish Ningbo University, and signed the Minutes of Negotiations in Beijing with Geng Dianhua, the then mayor of Ningbo.In January 1985, the Zhejiang Provincial Government approved the report of Ningbo Municipal Government on the preparation of Ningbo University;In September, Deng Xiaoping inscribed the name of Ningbo University;In October, the Ningbo Municipal Government held a foundation laying ceremony for Ningbo University, attended by Wan Li, then Acting Premier of the State Council, Bao Yugang and others.In April of the next year, the former State Education Commission decided that Zhejiang University, Fudan University, University of Science and Technology of China, Peking University and Hangzhou University should support the construction and teaching of Ningbo University.[16][18]
In September 1986, the first freshmen of Ningbo University registered.In November, Ningbo University held its opening ceremony, which was attended by Wan Li, then Acting Premier of the State Council, leaders of relevant central departments and provinces and cities, Bao Yugang and his wife.In October 1988, Ningbo University held the inaugural ceremony of the first phase of the campus, which was attended by the then Vice Premier of the State Council Tian Jiyun and other leaders.[18]
In July 1990, Ningbo University was approved as a bachelor's degree awarding unit. The first undergraduate graduated from Ningbo University and was awarded a bachelor's degree;In the same year, Ningbo University began to train graduate students jointly with other universities and research institutes.In 1992, Ningbo University was listed in the first batch of enrollment colleges in China;In May, Jiang Zemin, then General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, wrote an inscription for Bao Yugang Library of Ningbo University;In September, Ningbo University held the inauguration ceremony of Bao Yugang Library and Ningbo University Sports Center and the unveiling ceremony of Mr. Bao Yugang's bronze statue.[18]
Bao Yugang Library of Ningbo University[63]
Joint education
In 1995, Ningbo University was among the first to pass the undergraduate teaching qualification evaluation organized by the former National Education Commission.In March of the next year, the Zhejiang Provincial Government decided that the former Ningbo University, Ningbo Normal University, and Ningbo Branch of Zhejiang Fisheries University should jointly run the school and establish a new Ningbo University, which should be merged by the three universities and jointly built by the province and city.In June 1998, the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council approved Ningbo University as a new master's degree awarding unit, and international trade, engineering mechanics, and aquaculture were approved as master's degree awarding specialties;At the same time, Ningbo University School of Medicine was founded, which was sponsored and funded by Dr. Tang Yuhan, a Hong Kong scientist and physician.In April 1999, the first state-owned private secondary college in Zhejiang Province, the College of Science and Technology of Ningbo University, was established.[18]
In 2000, Ningbo University was listed as the provincial key construction university by Zhejiang Provincial Government;In April, 18 secondary colleges of Ningbo University were established, and 6 academicians were successively appointed as the dean of the college;In May, the former State Oceanic Administration Ningbo Ocean School and the Ministry of Forestry Ningbo Forestry School were merged into Ningbo University;In July, the former Ningbo Normal School and Ningbo Run Run Run Shaw Art Preschool Normal School were merged into Ningbo University, and the junior branch of Ningbo University Normal College was established.[18]
In March 2001, Ningbo Health School was merged into Ningbo University and Ningbo University Health Vocational and Technical College was established.In February of the next year, Ningbo University was listed by the provincial government as one of the three key universities in Zhejiang Province.[18]In 2003, Ningbo University became a university accepting Chinese government scholarships for international students.[102]In March, the provincial government agreed to establish an independent Ningbo City Vocational and Technical College based on the College of Vocational and Technical Education of Ningbo University;In December, Ningbo University passed the undergraduate teaching evaluation of the Ministry of Education.In July 2004, the former Health Vocational and Technical College of Ningbo University was transformed into an independent Ningbo Tianyi Vocational and Technical College;In November, the College of Science and Technology of Ningbo University was recognized as an independent college by the Ministry of Education.In January 2005, the Primary Branch of Normal College of Ningbo University was renamed as the College of Basic Education;In the same year, Ningbo University exceeded 50 master's degree programs and scientific research funds exceeded 100 million yuan.[18]
Steady development
In June 2007, with the approval of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, Ningbo University was added to the list of doctoral degree authorization units, and engineering mechanics, communication and information systems, aquaculture and other three disciplines were listed as doctoral degree authorization disciplines.In December, Ningbo University established a basic college for freshmen and renamed it Yangming College in April 2008.[18]At the end of 2008, Ningbo University's "platform, module and window" college students' independent entrepreneurship teaching model innovation experimental area project became one of the 30 talent training model innovation experimental areas in China.[106]In 2010, Ningbo University Science Park, led by Ningbo University, passed the review of national university science park.[107-108]
In November 2011, Ningbo University became a university jointly built by the State Oceanic Administration and the Ningbo Municipal People's Government, and its comprehensive strength ranked among the top 100 universities in China for the first time.In 2012, Ningbo University won one second prize of National Natural Science Award;In October, Ningbo University became a university co founded by the Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Provincial People's Government and Ningbo Municipal People's Government;[18]In December, the Medical College of Ningbo University was approved as one of the first national "Outstanding Doctor Education and Training Plan" projects.[101]
In 2014, Ningbo University became the second university in Zhejiang Province after Zhejiang University to include three awards representing the highest scientific and technological level of the country (National Natural Science Award, National Technological Invention Award, and National Science and Technology Progress Award).[18]In the same year, Ningbo University was selected into the national "Outstanding Agriculture and Forestry Talents Education and Training Plan".[100]In April 2015, Ningbo University was selected as one of the first batch of key construction universities in Zhejiang Province.[18]In 2016, the marine biological medicine innovation and talent introduction base of Ningbo University was selected into the national "111 Plan".[99]In 2017, Ningbo University was awarded the title of "One of the First National Demonstration Universities for Deepening Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Reform" and "National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base for College Practice Education" by the Ministry of Education[103]In September, Ningbo University was selected as a national "double first-class" university.[18]
In March 2018, Ningbo University was selected into the first batch of the Ministry of EducationNational "New Engineering" Research and Practice Project；[2]July,Meishan Campus of Ningbo UniversityOfficially put into use, all teachers and students of Ocean College, Maritime College and Food and Pharmacy College entered Meishan Campus;[20]In the same month, Ningbo University was selected as Zhejiang Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation Demonstration Base.[104]In August 2019, Ningbo University was awarded the title ofUniversities with typical experience of national innovation and entrepreneurship。[3]In 2020, Ningbo University addedNingbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of SciencesJointly cultivate 200 professional master's degree candidates, with enrollment majors of machinery, electronic information and materials and chemical engineering;[21]In March, the Ministry of Education approved Ningbo University to cooperate with Franch Conte University in Burgundy, France to hold a doctoral education project in clinical medicine and life sciences;[4]In October, Ningbo University andNingbo Science and Technology AssociationSign a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement[5]；In the same monthState Intellectual Property OfficeThe Ministry of Education has identified it as a national intellectual property pilot university in 2020.[23]
In January 2021, Ningbo University was officially approved as the first university in Ningbokey state laboratoriesThe full name of the laboratory is: the national key laboratory for quality and safety hazard factors and risk prevention and control of agricultural products jointly built by the province and ministry.[22]In February of the next year, Ningbo University was selected into the second round of "double first-class" construction universities and disciplines;[7]On March 23, Ningbo University and Ningbo Emergency Management Bureau signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and the two sides jointly established the "Ningbo University School of Emergency Management"。[9]
In July 2023, Ningbo University was elected asNingbo Crew Service AssociationChief Supervisor Unit;[11]In November, Ningbo University became one of the first member units of Ningbo "Future Scientists Training Community" Alliance;[12]In the same month, Ningbo University and other units launched the establishment of a new generation of industry education integration community in the electronic information technology innovation industry, which also marks the official launch of the large platform for industry education integration in the electronic information technology innovation industry, which gathers high-quality educational resources and industrial resources.[13]In March 2024, Ningbo University Foreign Legal Talents Training FederationThe Alliance was established, which is also the first foreign-related legal talent training alliance in Zhejiang Province.[14]
School running conditions
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College and department construction
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has 23 colleges/departments and 59 undergraduate majors, covering 12 disciplines including economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management, art, and interdisciplinary.[1]
Ningbo University
college
major
Ningbo University Business School[69]
International Economy and Trade
Finance
economics
business administration
accounting
Information management and information system
Ningbo University Law School[70]
Law
administrative management
College of Marxism, Ningbo University
-
School of Teacher Education, Ningbo University[71]
Applied Psychology
Preschool education (teacher training)
Primary Education (Normal School)
Physical Education College of Ningbo University[72]
physical education
Sports training
College of Humanities and Media, Ningbo University[73]
(School of Journalism and Communication)
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature (Normal School)
history
Communication
School of Foreign Languages, Ningbo University[74]
English (including English teachers)
Japanese
German
Pan Tianshou College of Architecture and Art Design, Ningbo University[75]
Fine Arts (Normal School)
industrial design
environmental design
Visual communication design
architecture
School of Music, Ningbo University[76]
Musicology (Normal School)
College of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University[77]
physics
Microelectronics Science and Engineering
Physics (Innovation Class for Top Talents)
Microelectronics Science and Engineering
School of Mathematics and Statistics, Ningbo University[78]
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Financial engineering
School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University[79]
Chemistry
Materials Science and Engineering
Chemical Engineering and Process
College of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University[80]
mechanical engineering and automation
engineering mechanics
industrial engineering
Vehicle engineering
Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
School of Information Science and Engineering, Ningbo University[81]
communication engineering
Electronic Information Science and Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Electrical Engineering and Automation
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering
School of Civil Engineering and Geographic Environment, Ningbo University[82]
civil engineering
Geographic Science (Normal School)
Environmental engineering
Ningbo University Maritime College[83]
Navigation technology
Marine engineering
physical distribution management
Ship and ocean engineering
Ocean College of Ningbo University[84]
Aquaculture
Biotechnology
School of Food Science and Engineering, Ningbo University[85]
Food Science and Engineering
Ningbo University Medical Department[86]
clinical medicine
preventive medicine
Stomatology
pharmacy
Anger University Union College of Ningbo University[87]
-
College of Continuing Education, Ningbo University
(Network Education College)
-
International Exchange College of Ningbo University
-
Yangming College of Ningbo University
-
Reference: As of March 2024[24]
Ningbo University
Discipline construction
As of March 31, 2024, Ningbo University has 9 first level discipline doctoral degree authorization points, 31 first level discipline master degree authorization points, 9 post doctoral research mobile stations, 1 "double first-class" construction discipline, 1 provincial peak discipline, 1 provincial advantageous characteristic discipline, 3 A-class provincial first-class disciplines, and 6 B-class provincial first-class disciplines.[1][26-27]
According to the data released by ESI, 12 disciplines of Ningbo University, including engineering, clinical medicine, chemistry, material science, animal and plant science, agricultural science, environment and ecology, pharmacology and toxicology, biology and biochemistry, computer science, physics, and general social science, rank among the top 1% of academic institutions in the world.[1]
List of Key Disciplines of Ningbo University
Discipline construction category
Subject name
"Double first-class" construction discipline
Dynamics
Provincial Climbing Discipline
Aquatic products
Provincial advantageous characteristic discipline
Dynamics
Provincial first-class discipline (Class A)
Applied Economics
biology
Information and Communication Engineering
Provincial first-class discipline (Class B)
education
Physical Education
Foreign Language and Literature
mathematics
physics
Electronic Science and Technology
Reference: As of March 2024[26-27]
First level discipline doctoral degree authorization point of Ningbo University
Disciplines
Subject name
Training College
education
Physical Education
Physical Education Institute
Neo Confucianism
mathematics
School of Mathematics
physics
College of Physics
biology
oceanography institute
Engineering
Dynamics
mechanics institute
Electronic Science and Technology
School of Information
Information and Communication Engineering
School of Information
agronomy
Aquatic products
oceanography institute
Medical Science
clinical medicine
medical college
reference material:[88]As of November 2021
Master degree authorization point of Ningbo University
Disciplines
Subject name
economics
Applied Economics
Law
Law
Marxist theory
education
education
Physical Education
Psychology
literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Foreign Language and Literature
history
Chinese history
Neo Confucianism
mathematics
physics
Chemistry
geography
biology
Engineering
Dynamics
mechanical engineering
Electronic Science and Technology
Information and Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Technology
civil engineering
Transportation engineering
Ship and ocean engineering
Food Science and Engineering
agronomy
Aquatic products
Medical Science
Basic Medicine
clinical medicine
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Management
Business Administration
Public Management
Art
Music and Dancing
Interdisciplinary
Design
reference material:[89]As of June 2023
Ningbo University Postdoctoral Research Station
Dynamics
Aquatic products
Information and Communication Engineering
Physical Education
mathematics
physics
biology
Electronic Science and Technology
clinical medicine
Reference: As of November 2023[31-32]
Discipline evaluation
In the fourth round of national discipline assessment released in 2017, Ningbo University obtained the results of two disciplines B, three disciplines B, three disciplines C+, four disciplines C, and two disciplines C -.[25]
Results of the Fourth National Discipline Assessment
subject
grade
subject
grade
Foreign Language and Literature
B
Aquatic products
B
Physical Education
B-
mathematics
B-
Information and Communication Engineering
B-
Applied Economics
C+
Law
C+
education
C+
physics
C
Dynamics
C
civil engineering
C
Food Science and Engineering
C
Marxist theory
C-
Chemistry
C-
reference material:[25]
Teachers
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has 3155 teaching staff (including 2148 teaching and research staff), including 553 senior professional and technical staff, 718 deputy senior professional and technical staff, and 1725 doctoral degree staff.There are 2 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 3 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (one of them is a foreign academician), 6 academicians of the Royal Academy of Engineering and other foreign academies, 41 national excellent talents, 1 member of the discipline review panel of the State Council, 7 candidates of the national "Hundred and Ten Thousand Talents Project", and 11 winners of the National Excellent Youth Fund,3 young candidates of the Innovation Talent Promotion Plan of the Ministry of Science and Technology, 1 leader of the "Innovation Team Development Plan" of the Ministry of Education, 15 candidates of the "New Century Excellent Talent Support Plan" of the Ministry of Education, 1 provincial top talent, 5 provincial special experts, 1 provincial leading innovation and entrepreneurship team, 13 national and provincial experts with outstanding contributions, 62 provincial special talents, 13 distinguished professors of Qianjiang Scholars,There are 8 provincial 151 key funded talents and 18 first level talents.[28]
List of Academicians and Teachers of Ningbo University (Part)
category
full name
post
Academician of CAS
Zhao Yufen
Dean of New Drug Technology Research Institute of Ningbo University
Guo Wanlin
Member of the "Double First Class" Construction Strategy Advisory Expert Committee of Ningbo University
Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering
Du Shigui
Director of Institute of Rock Mechanics, Ningbo University
Chen Jianping
Director of Institute of Plant Virology, Ningbo University
Director of the State Key Laboratory jointly built by the province and ministry
Foreign academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering
Academician of the Royal Norwegian Academy of Sciences
Togel Munn
Professor of Ningbo University Maritime College
Academician of Canadian Academy of Engineering
Zhu Zhiwei
Dean of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Ningbo University
Academician of the National Academy of Engineering of Ukraine
Maurier Alexander
Professor, College of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University
Academician of the Royal Academy of Engineering
White dot base
Professor of Ningbo University Maritime College
reference material:[29-30]As of March 2024 (incomplete statistics)
Teaching construction
quality engineering
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has 20 national first-class undergraduate courses, 5 national quality courses, 2 brand courses of the Ministry of Education to study in China in English, 182 provincial first-class undergraduate courses, 16 provincial quality online open courses, and 223 collaborative education projects of the Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education.[1][95]Ningbo University is a project unit of the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students.[107]
First class undergraduate major construction site
category
name
National first-class undergraduate specialty construction sites (38)
accounting
economics
administrative management
Ideological and political education
preschool education
Applied Psychology
Sports training
history
Geographic science
Japanese
Materials Science and Engineering
industrial engineering
Navigation technology
Ship and ocean engineering
Finance
International Economy and Trade
business administration
Chinese Language and Literature
musicology
physics
Chemistry
engineering mechanics
Electronic Information Science and Technology
civil engineering
physical distribution management
Biotechnology
Food Science and Engineering
clinical medicine
Law
Primary School Education
physical education
tourism management
English
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
mechanical engineering and automation
communication engineering
Computer Science and Technology
Aquaculture
Provincial first-class undergraduate specialty construction site
(11)
Clothing and Costume Design
Human Geography and Urban Rural Planning
Visual communication design
Vehicle engineering
Environmental engineering
Marine engineering
preventive medicine
architecture
Microelectronics Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Automation
industrial design
reference material:[6][33]As of March 2024
National first-class undergraduate courses
Macroeconomics
Primary School Chinese Curriculum and Teaching Theory
music appreciation
Reading and Writing
Economic Law
Guide to Advertising
Commodity inspection
Yoga and Health
Sports Biomechanics
Music and Health
Human bone and joint anatomy
Funny Advertising
Consumer Behavior
Listen to China
Economic Administrative Law
Educational research methods
vocal music
Practical Teaching of Ideological and Political Theory
Social Practice of Red Art Creation
Ecological distribution and collection of coastal organisms in Zhujiajian
reference material:[34]As of June 2023
National quality courses
College English
Sports Biology
Human anatomy
Economic Law
Sports Economics
reference material:[95]As of March 2024
Teaching achievements
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has won one first prize and five second prizes of national teaching achievements.It has 6 national characteristic majors, 3 national comprehensive reform projects, 2 national outstanding talent training plans, 17 Chinese and international certified majors, 1 national teaching team, 2 national experimental teaching demonstration centers, 1 national virtual simulation experimental center, 1 national off campus practice base for college students, and 1 experimental zone for talent training mode reform of the Ministry of Education,The Ministry of Education has one innovative experimental zone for talent training mode, and one national college students' cultural quality education base.[1]
Some teaching achievements of Ningbo University
time
Award Name
Award winning projects
Issued by
2006
Science and Technology Award of Colleges and Universities First Prize of Natural Science Award
Propagation of nonlinear elastic-plastic loading unloading waves and viscoelastic waves in solids[64]
Science and Technology Development Center of the Ministry of Education
2006
Second prize of National Award for Science and Technology Progress
Key technology innovation and industrialization of marine biological live feed and fully cooked puffed feed[65]
Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
2009
Second prize of National Award for Science and Technology Progress
Innovation and Application of Key Technologies in Wireless Multimedia Communication Transmission and Terminal System[66]
Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
2014
First prize of national teaching achievement
The Research and Practice of "Degree+Skill" Talent Training System in Adult Higher Education[67]
ministry of education
2014
Second prize of National Award for Science and Technology Progress
Molecular detection technology, species identification of important plant pathogens and their application in port quarantine[68]
Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
2018
Second prize of national teaching achievement
Exploration and Practice of the "Five in One" Postgraduate Collaborative Training Mechanism in Local Universities[97]
ministry of education
2018
Second prize of national teaching achievement
The Research and Practice of the "Integration and Progressive" Training System for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talents in Local Universities[97]
ministry of education
2021
First Prize of National Excellent Achievements in Educational Science Research
Centennial Changes and Reflections on Undergraduate Education in American Research Universities[56]
ministry of education
2021
Second Prize of National Excellent Achievements in Educational Science Research
A Study on the Impedance of Teachers' Curriculum Reform and Its Resolving Strategies[56]
ministry of education
Cooperation and exchange
In 1993, Ningbo University was the first university to exchange visits between students from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. Students from Ningbo and Taiwan exchanged visits for 25 times.The exchange of student visits and research activities between Ningbo and Hong Kong with the Chinese University of Hong Kong were listed as the Ten Thousand Talents Program of the Ministry of Education.As of March 31, 2024, Ningbo University has established cooperation and exchange relations with more than 100 foreign universities and research institutions. It has been selected as one of the first construction units of "Zhejiang Province's Internationally Featured Universities" and Ningbo International People to People Exchange Base, and has passed the quality certification of national colleges and universities studying in China.[1]
Teaching exchange
Ningbo University has established one Sino foreign cooperative school running institution in the joint college of Anger University, Ningbo University, and three Sino foreign cooperative school running projects, including the Sino French clinical medical double doctor project, the Sino Australian MBA project, and the Sino US actuarial undergraduate project.There are two Confucius Institutes in the Northern Lights in Iceland and the Tamatav University in Madagascar.There are three reverse "2+2" projects jointly built with the Russian National Management University, South Korea Changxin University and Indonesia Binus University.It has been approved as the special online project of the International Chinese Teacher Scholarship of the Ministry of Education's Sino foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation Center, the "University Graduate Program" of the Chinese government scholarship of the National Scholarship Commission for the 2022-2023 academic year, and the construction unit of the provincial famous teacher studio for international students' national conditions education.Led the establishment of the "China CEE University Physical Education and Research" international alliance.It has been approved two international cooperation training projects for innovative talents of CSCEC, including "International Cooperation Training Project for Innovative Talents of Mechanics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology" and "International Cooperation Training Project for Innovative Talents of High Level in Clinical Medicine".Ningbo University has sent a total of 8 people to the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations International Law Commission and other international organizations for internships.[1]
Ningbo University[62]
academic exchange
Ningbo University has carried out intercollegiate academic and educational exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University of Macau and Macao University of Science and Technology, and signed relevant agreements.It has signed academic exchange and cooperation agreements with 23 Taiwan universities, including Ocean University of Taiwan, Soochow University of Taiwan, and Furen University of Taiwan.[1]Ningbo University is a member of CDIO Engineering Education Alliance.[105]
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Scientific research platform
Scientific and technological research institutions
Ningbo University has 23 national, provincial and municipal key laboratories;3 national, ministerial and provincial innovation bases;One national achievement promotion organization;6 national and local engineering technology (research and development) centers;3 collaborative innovation centers;9 public service platforms at all levels;Zhejiang Province introduced 2 new carriers for innovation of famous institutes;One intermediary service agency in Ningbo.[35]
Scientific and technological research institutions of Ningbo University
classification
mechanism
number
National, provincial and municipal key laboratories
National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base
1
Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education
2
Zhejiang Key Laboratory
8
Ningbo Key Laboratory
12
International Cooperation Base of the Ministry of Science and Technology
1
National, ministerial and provincial innovation bases
Innovation and talent introduction base for colleges and universities of the Ministry of Education
1
International Cooperation Base of the Ministry of Science and Technology
1
Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base
1
National achievement promotion institutions
National achievement promotion institutions
1
National and local engineering technology (research and development) centers
Engineering Research Center Branch of the Ministry of Science and Technology
1
National Development and Reform Commission Engineering Research Center Sub center
1
National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory
1
Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education
1
Ningbo Engineering (Technology) Research Center
2
Collaborative Innovation Center
Zhejiang Collaborative Innovation Center
2
Ningbo Collaborative Innovation Center
1
Public service platforms at all levels
Science and technology novelty search workstation of the Ministry of Education
1
Public service platform of State Oceanic Administration
1
Zhejiang Public Service Platform
1
Ningbo Public Service Platform
6
Zhejiang Province introduces new carriers for innovation of famous institutes
Zhejiang Province introduces new carriers for innovation of famous institutes
2
Ningbo Intermediary Service Agency
Ningbo Intermediary Service Agency
1
Reference: As of March 2024[35]
Scientific research institutions of humanities and social sciences
Ningbo University has built a three-level research platform system at the provincial (ministerial), municipal and university levels, and has many research bases such as the key research base of philosophy and social sciences in Zhejiang Province and the sports and social sciences research base of the General Administration of Sport of China;Several think tanks, such as new key professional think tanks in Zhejiang Province and new university think tanks in Zhejiang Province;It also has several innovation centers, research centers and research institutes.[35]
Humanities and Social Sciences Research Platform of Ningbo University
classification
category
name
Think tanks
New type key professional think tank of Zhejiang Province
East China Sea Research Institute
Zhejiang New University Think Tank
Support Think Tank for Zhejiang Province to Promote the Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta
Yangtze River Delta Ecological Civilization Research Center
Zhejiang New Think Tank Cultivation Unit
Central and Eastern European Economic and Trade Cooperation Research Institute of Ningbo University
Zhejiang New University Think Tank
Research Institute of Cross Strait Integration and Development
"Belt and Road" National and Regional Research Center of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission
Central and Eastern European Research Center
Social Science Base
Sports Social Science Research Base of General Administration of Sport of China
Sports Economy Research Center of Ningbo University
Zhejiang Provincial Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Sciences
East Zhejiang Culture Research Institute
Zhejiang Xi Jinping Research Center Base of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
Ningbo University Base of Zhejiang Xi Jinping Research Center for Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in a New Era
Ningbo First Round Cultural Engineering Research Base
Ningbo East Zhejiang History and Culture Research Base
Ningbo Social Science Research Base
Ningbo Regional Economic Research Base
Municipal Social Governance Modernization Research Base
Ningbo Higher Education Development Research Base
Research Base for Healthy City Construction
Ningbo Cultural Tourism Integration Development and International Communication Research Base
Ningbo City Civilization Research Base
Ningbo Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences
Key Laboratory of Smart and Healthy City Construction of Ningbo University
Zhejiang Province New Era Party's United Front Research Base
Zhejiang New Era Party's United Front Research Base Ningbo Base
Innovation team
Ningbo Cultural Innovation Team
Ningbo University Music Performance Innovation Team
High level innovation team of colleges and universities in Zhejiang Province
Coastal Bay Area Construction and Its Legal Guarantee
Translation of "Classic Zhejiang" and International Communication
Collaborative Innovation Center
Zhejiang Collaborative Innovation Center
Port Economy Collaborative Innovation Center
Collaborative Innovation Center for Land and Sea Land Use and Governance
Ningbo University Collaborative Innovation Center
Ningbo Port Trade Cooperation and Development Collaborative Innovation Center
Ningbo Land and Sea Land Space Utilization and Governance Collaborative Innovation Center
research institute
University level research institute
Research Institute of Regional Economic and Social Development of Ningbo University
East Zhejiang Culture Research Institute of Ningbo University
China Institute of Non public Economy, Ningbo University
Zhejiang Institute of Translation Studies, Ningbo University
Great Health Research Institute of Ningbo University
Zhejiang Taiwan Research Institute of Ningbo University
Modern Communication Research Institute of Ningbo University
Powerful Strategy Research Institute of Ningbo University
Education Evaluation Institute of Ningbo University
Institute of Chinese Classics, Ningbo University
Independent school level institutions
China Rural Policy and Practice Research Institute of Ningbo University
Donghai Research Institute of Ningbo University
Central and Eastern European Economic and Trade Cooperation Research Institute of Ningbo University
Intelligent Computing Laboratory of "Business Economics and Culture" of Ningbo University
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research findings
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has won 9 National Science and Technology Awards, including 1 second prize of National Natural Science Award, 2 second prizes of National Technological Invention Award and 6 second prizes of National Science and Technology Progress Award.[1]
natural science
As of March 2024, Ningbo University has won 40 provincial and ministerial awards for scientific and technological achievements.It has realized the major instrument projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the national key research and development plan, the major international cooperation projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Youth Fund, the national "863 Plan" social development field projects, the national science and technology support plan urbanization field projectsMany breakthroughs such as major cooperation projects of the Ministry Municipal Cooperation Plan of the National Soft Science Program have been made, and the annual average scientific research funds of the university have exceeded 212 million yuan.[36]
social sciences
In the Academic Ranking of World Class Universities (Social Sciences) in 2020 released by the Arresen Alumni Association, Ningbo University ranked 55th in China in the academic ranking of liberal arts.During the "13th Five Year Plan" period from 2016 to 2020, Ningbo University was approved 164 projects of the National Social Science Fund, including 9 major bidding projects and 12 key projects of the National Social Science Fund.Ningbo University has been approved 12 major bidding projects and 17 key projects of the National Social Science Fund.In 2016, it was selected into two National Philosophical and Social Sciences Achievements Library, published three Chinese Social Sciences in 2020, and reprinted four Xinhua Abstracts in full.In 2020, more than 42 million yuan will be spent on the humanities and social sciences horizontal projects;65 school local school enterprise cooperation platforms have been established, with a total of more than 10 million yuan.Five local research institutes were established, with a total contract fund of more than 50 million yuan.[37]
Academic resources
Collection resources
Ningbo University Library is a member library of CALIS and CASHL. It has two national science and technology information service platforms, namely, the Science and Technology Novelty Search Workstation Z19 of the Ministry of Education and the University Intellectual Property Information Service Center.Ningbo University Library takes Sincere Library as the central library and Meishan Campus Library as the branch library.The Sincere Library was opened in November 2017. By December 2023, it has 3.2396 million paper documents and 2.584 million electronic books.Meishan Campus Library (Liu Haoqing and Kong Aiju Library) has a collection of books covering almost all disciplines, especially aquatic products, biology, shipping and other disciplines, with a total collection of nearly 500000 books.[38-39]
Ningbo University Library[63]
Academic journals
Journal of Ningbo University (Science and Engineering Edition)
The Journal of Ningbo University (Science and Engineering Edition) is a comprehensive academic journal of natural science and engineering technology sponsored by Ningbo University. It was founded in 1988. The Chinese standard serial publication number is ISSN 1001-5132, CN 33-1134/N, and it is a bimonthly publication. It is published on the 10th of every single month and is publicly distributed. It mainly publishes academic papers and research achievements in science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, medicine and other disciplines.[40]
The Journal of Ningbo University (Science and Engineering Edition) has won the first prize of Excellent Scientific and Technological Journals of Chinese Universities (2006), the first prize of Excellent Scientific and Technological Journals of Zhejiang Province (2006), the editorial group of Science and Engineering Edition has won the National Advanced Collective of Scientific and Technological Journals of Universities (2008), and the Silver Award of Online Excellent Journals of Chinese Scientific and Technological Papers (2010, 2011).Since 2011, it has entered the ranks of "RCCSE China's core academic journals". In 2015, it has been included in "China's core scientific and technological journals", "China's statistical source of influencing factors of academic journals", "China's statistical source of scientific and technological papers", "China's citation report of scientific and technological journals (expanded edition)", "CNKI", "Wanfang Database", "VIP Chinese scientific and technological journal database""American Chemical Abstracts" and other well-known statistical sources.[40]
Journal of Ningbo University (Humanities)
Journal of Ningbo University (Humanities) is a comprehensive Chinese academic journal of humanities and social sciences sponsored by Ningbo University. It was first published in 1988. The serial number of Chinese standards is ISSN 1001-5124, CN 33-1133/C,It is a bimonthly journal, published on the 10th of a single month and published publicly. It mainly publishes academic papers and research results of humanities and social sciences related disciplines such as literature, history, philosophy, law and economics.[40]
Every year, a certain number of papers in Journal of Ningbo University (Humanities) are reprinted by Renmin University of China Newspapers and Periodicals, Chinese Social Sciences Abstracts, Academic Abstracts of Liberal Arts in Colleges and Universities, and are "Top 100 Social Sciences Journals of Colleges and Universities in China", "Core Journals of Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences", and "RCCSE Core Academic Journals of China (A)""2018 China Humanities and Social Sciences Journal AMI Comprehensive Evaluation · A Extended Journal".The newspaper was included in Wanfang Database, VIP Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database, CEPS Chinese Electronic Journal Service Database, CNKI, etc.[40]
Journal of Ningbo University (Educational Science Edition)
The Journal of Ningbo University (Educational Science Edition), founded in 1979, is a comprehensive academic journal of educational science sponsored by Ningbo University, formerly known as the Journal of Ningbo Normal University, a featured column journal of national university social science journals, and a national famous journal of local universities.The Journal of Ningbo University (Education Science Edition) focuses on academic innovation, focuses on educational hot spots, and publishes research articles on education history, basic education theory, higher education, curriculum teaching theory, basic education, vocational education, preschool education, psychology, etc.[40]
campus culture
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School logo
Calibration
The logo of Ningbo University is a round logo with double round sets. In the middle is the graphic logo of the south sky gate and the big steps on the red campus on a white background. On the outer ring is the name of "Ningbo University" inscribed by Deng Xiaoping, and below is the English capital of Ningbo University.[16]
Ningbo University logo[16]
school flag
The flag of Ningbo University is a red rectangular flag, with a white logo and the name of the university in Chinese and English printed in the center.[16]
Ningbo University Flag[16]
school badge
Ningbo University faculty, undergraduate and graduate students use different colors of the school logo.[16]
The motto of Ningbo University bears the spiritual elements of patriotism, hometown love, innovation and entrepreneurship of the "Ningbo Gang", the spirit of Ningbo University of "inclusiveness, self-improvement, pragmatic innovation, and keeping pace with the times", and the understanding of Ningbo University teachers and students on the mission of the university and the growth of students.[41]
School spirit
Inclusive, self-improvement, pragmatic and innovative, keeping pace with the times[16]
school song
School Song of Ningbo University
Words: Ni Ruilin, Qiu Ke'an
Song: Park Yonghao
On the coast of the East China Sea, the red glow is boundless, and the spring tide is rolling,
The towering university is magnificent and stands erect in Yongcheng.
For China to take off, our home will prosper, our home will prosper.
Young students hold high the torch of ideal and climb.
The four stars burst into light, and the success of innovation and pioneering was loud and clear.
Meet the call of the times, strengthen the arms of knowledge,
We should carve jade in the wind and rain, and forge steel in the fire.
We want to carve jade in the wind and rain, and we want to forge steel in the fire.[42]
Community culture
There are 111 student associations registered in Ningbo University. The university has carried out scientific research and innovation competitions such as "Challenge Cup", "Creating Youth", and cultural brands such as "Opening Season", "Fashion Season", "Youth Day", "Sincere Reading Festival", "Drama Festival", "Splendid Cultural Flight". Student associations have participated in TOP TEAMI scientific research forum and other activities.In 2022, more than 7500 people from 784 teams of Ningbo University will participate in summer social practice activities.[43-44]
Major Student Organizations of Ningbo University
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student union
The Student Union of Ningbo University is a mass organization under the leadership of the Ningbo University Committee of the Communist Party of China and the guidance of the Ningbo University Committee of the Communist Youth League. It is a bridge between schools and students.
Ningbo University Student Union emblem
Graduate Association
The graduate student association of Ningbo University is a mass organization of "self-education, self-management, and self service" for all graduate students under the leadership of the Research Department of the Party Committee of the University.
Emblem of Ningbo University Graduate Association
Youth Volunteer Association
Ningbo University Youth Volunteer Association, founded in 2004, is a school level student organization that aims at "dedication, fraternity, mutual assistance and progress" and provides free volunteer services for teachers, students and various public welfare undertakings.
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Troupe
The Student Art Troupe of Ningbo University is the only school level organization with an artistic nature, directly led by the Youth League Committee of the University. It is divided into management departments and art troupes. The management departments include the Performing Arts Department, the Office, the Planning Department, the Publicity Department, the Public Relations Department and the Operation Department. The art troupe includes dance troupes, choirs, vocal orchestras, instrumental orchestras and the host group,It also has Caojian Cross Talk Society and Music Drama Society.
Ningbo University Art Troupe Emblem
Etiquette team
The Etiquette Team of Ningbo University is a team composed of full-time students of Ningbo University who have good image and temperament, study both inside and outside, are committed to participating in the etiquette services of various major games held inside and outside the school, and can represent the image of the school.
Ningbo University Etiquette Team Badge
Science and Technology Innovation Association
Ningbo University Student Science and Technology Innovation Association was established in January 2008, with the main task of holding various scientific research activities, and is committed to selecting and cultivating talents through various competitions.
Emblem of Science and Technology Innovation Association of Ningbo University
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Campus
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As of March 2024, Ningbo University is divided into main campus and Meishan campus, with a total area of 3055 mu.Most of the schools of the university are located in the main campus, while the Ocean College, the Maritime College, and the School of Food Science and Engineering are located in Meishan Campus. There are school buses between the two campuses.[1][46]
Main Campus
The campus is located at No. 818, Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province,[47]As of April 2023, the main campus of Ningbo University covers an area of 2497 mu, with a building area of 955000 square meters, 8 directly affiliated units and 22 colleges, and 29005 teachers and students.[96]The main campus has central library, Bao Yugang teaching building, Bao Yushu science building, Pan Tianshou art building, Yang Yongman building, science and innovation center, Nanjing University Museum and other buildings, as well as stadium, stadium, tennis court, restaurant, post office, school hospital and other facilities.[48]
Main Campus of Ningbo University[63]
Meishan Campus
The campus is located at 169 Qixing South Road, Meishan Street, Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province,[47]It covers an area of about 528 mu, with a total construction area of more than 220000 square meters.The overall design of the campus is based on the scheme provided by the Architectural Design Institute of Tongji University. The style not only inherits the characteristics of the main campus of Ningbo University, but also pays more attention to the characteristics of marine culture.In the overall layout, the shared teaching area is the core, and the campus is roughly divided into living area, research area and sports area, forming a pattern of one core and three wings.Meishan Campus, with a total investment of about 1.35 billion yuan, was jointly built by Ningbo University and Beilun District Government (Meishan Free Trade Port Management Committee). It was officially signed in 2015, and was completed and officially put into use in July 2018.Meishan Campus has moved to Ningbo University Maritime College, College of Oceanography and School of Food and Pharmacy as a whole, including some research platforms of New Drug Research Institute.By 2023, there are more than 4400 teachers and students in Meishan Campus of Ningbo University.[49]
President, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee
June 2014 August 2020
Zheng Mengzhou
deputy Party secretary
May 2004 March 2017
Xu Yin
Member of the Party Committee, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission
July 2005 June 2014
Deputy school inspector
June 2014 January 2018
Tang Shaoxiang
vice-principal
August 2005 February 2009
Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President
February 2009 July 2009
deputy Party secretary
July 2009 November 2018
Feng Zhimin
vice-principal
November 2008 November 2018
deputy Party secretary
November 2018 August 2020
Wang Wenbin
vice-principal
July 2009 June 2014
Song Fujun
Deputy Secretary
October 2011 May 2014
Shao Qianjun
vice-principal
October 2013 August 2020
Guo Huawei
Secretary of the Party Committee
January 2014 November 2016
Shen Manhong
President, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee
June 2014 August 2020
Yu Jiansen
Member of the Party Committee, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission
May 2014 October 2019
Chen Juexiang
vice-principal
June 2014 June 2015
Xu Tiefeng
vice-principal
June 2014 December 2018
Yan Xiaojun
vice-principal
June 2015 November 2017
Xue Weihai
Secretary of the Party Committee
February 2017 August 2020
Le Chuanyong
vice-principal
December 2018 August 2022
Wang Haohan
vice-principal
December 2018 February 2024
Tong Xiaohui
deputy Party secretary
July 2020 November 2022
Yao Juming
vice-principal
July 2020 January 2024
Zhao Quanjun
vice-principal
July 2020 March 2023
deputy Party secretary
March 2023 January 2024
Reference source: As of March 2024[50]
Campus environment
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The Heavenly Southern Gate
The "South Heaven Gate" is facing the north gate of Ningbo University, which is one of the unique signs of Ningbo University. Every year's graduates, whether they are group photos or personal photos, will take photos here.[51]
"South Tianmen" of Ningbo University[63]
Egret Forest
In spring and summer, the Egret Forest of Ningbo University is a paradise for birds.It has also attracted the attention of many photography lovers.[51]
Egret Forest of Ningbo University[63]
Bao Yugang Library
Baoyugang Library of Ningbo University is located in the corner of the big lawn. The simple colors and the design of the clock tower make it one of the unique symbols of Ningbo University.Every morning from Monday to Friday, at eight o'clock, the bell rings in the old clock tower on the top floor of the library.[51]
Bao Yugang Library[63]
Big lawn
The lawn of Ningbo University is the most popular place on the campus. Students can read in the shade of trees, fly kites, set up tents and play games on the lawn.[51]
Ningbo University Lawn[63]
Alumni
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After the establishment of Ningbo University, by 2020, more than 200000 alumni have contributed to the national economic and social development throughout the country.[54]
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Wu Xinglong[52]
The 83rd session of the former Ningbo Normal University (later merged into Ningbo University)
Professor and doctoral supervisor of School of Physics, Nanjing University
Ma Yuqiang[53]
The 84th session of the former Ningbo Normal University (later merged into Ningbo University)
Professor of Physics, Nanjing University, Director of the Center for Advanced Theoretical Research in Material Science, Nanjing University
Zhou Yan
Former Ningbo Normal University 1993
Alternate member of the 4th Zhoushan Municipal Committee of Zhejiang Province, deputy to the 4th Municipal People's Congress[109]
Zhao Zhi'an
Former Grade 77 Alumni of Physics Department of Ningbo Branch of Zhejiang Normal University
Chairman and General Manager of Shanghai Sean Technology Co., Ltd[110]
Xiang Lehong
Former Alumni of Physics Department of Ningbo Normal University in 1993
Founder of Songge[111]
Wu Xinglong
The 83rd Alumni of the Physics Department of Ningbo Normal University
Professor and doctoral supervisor of School of Physics, Nanjing University[112]
Honors won
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Some honors of Ningbo University
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April 2015
Selected into the first batch of provincial key universities[18]
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Selected as a national "double first-class" university[18]
2020
"4A level safe campus" of colleges and universities in Zhejiang Province[60]
Zhejiang Provincial Safety Office, Provincial Department of Education, Provincial Department of Public Security
2021
IChemE Global Award[55]
British Association of Chemical Engineers
2022
Advanced collective of fire management[59]
Ningbo Fire Protection Association
2023
First place in Zhejiang "Internet+" College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition[57-58]
