Jinan University

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Not to be confused with University of Jinan.

Jinan University (traditional Chinese: 暨南大學; simplified Chinese: 暨南大学; pinyin: Jìnán Dàxué; Wade-Giles: Chi-nan Ta-hsuëh; JNU) is one of the leading research universities in China. Though going through ups and downs with the history of the nation since its founding with the name Chi Nan School in 1906 at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Jinan University has never lost its way in the pursuit of truth and knowledge. Under the guidance of the school motto “loyalty, sincerity, integrity and respect”(忠信笃敬), in line with the aim of “modernization, internationalization and comprehensiveness”, Jinan University has been developing quickly in recent years. At the year of 2007, Jinan university has 20 colleges and 89 research institutes. The university offers 67 undergraduate major fields, 133 master degree programs, 58 Ph.D degree granting programs, 45 Ph.D programs and 6 post-doctorial research stations. The university also has 2 national key disciplines and 1 national engineering center. There are 32,408 students in this university, including 22,174 full-time students, 6,890 graduates and 16,506 undergraduates. The number of overseas students,including foreign students, overseas Chinese students, students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, amounts to 12,108. The current dean of the university is Dr. Hu Jun.

1 The name of the university
2 The Special Feature of the University
3 The history of the university
4 School Values
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] The name of the university

The name "Ji-Nan" (also Chi-Nan "reaching southward") comes from 'The Classic of History' (Chinese: 書經/书经; Pinyin: Shūjīng; ) which is a compilation of documentary records related to events in ancient history of China. The articles reads, "His speech and teachings spread from north to south, until they reached the four corners of the world." Thus the name "JiNan" conveys the school's mission: to spread Chinese culture and learning from North to South, from China to the rest of the world.

[edit] The Special Feature of the University

One of the oldest universities in China and one of the “211” key national universities in China
The 1st university in China that recruits foreign students
The 1st university in China that enrolls students at both spring and autumn semesters
The 1st university that pioneered the implementation of credit system in China
The university with the largest number of overseas students
The only university that finds her alumni in both Chinese and foreign state-level leaders in China

[edit] The history of the university

In 1906, a Manchu Minister named Duan Fang(端方,1861-1911) submitted a memorial to Emperor Guangxu(光緒帝, August 14, 1871–November 14, 1908), proposing that an oversea Chinese school be set up for the purpose of spreading far and wide the enlightening influence of education and strengthening the emotional ties with compatriots overseas. Emperor Guangxu approved of his proposal and thus Duan Fang was honored as the founder of Jinan university.. On March 23rd 1907. Jinan Academy founded in Nanjing, which serving as a curtain-raiser for the later development of overseas Chinese education. Henceforth became the first of its kinds in Chinese history. In 1927, Jinan Academy was renamed Jinan National University, located in Shanghai. After the found of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, Jinan University was closed and its schools was merged by the other university such as Fudan University. In 1958, Jinan University reestablished in Guangzhou.

The university has 4 campuses:

main campus, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
College of Chinese language and culture, Guangzhou
Zhuhai College, Zhuhai
Tourism College, Shenzhen

Historical Events:

1906: Jinan Academy, the predecessor of Jinan University was established in Nanjin.

1918: Jinan Academy moved to Shanghai

1927: Jinan Academy was renamed Jinan National University

1941-1946: Jinan University moved to Fujian Province during the Second World War.

1949: Jinan National University was merged into Fudan University and Jiaotong University

1958: Jinan University was re-established in Guangzhou

1978: The Medical School was established

1979: The College of Economics was established

1983: Jinan University pioneered in the country the implementation of credit system

1985: The College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science and Engineering were established

1986: The College of Continuous Education was established

1993: The College of Chinese Language and Culture and the Tourism College were established

1998: Management School and the Zhuhai College were established

1999: The College of Life Science and Technology was established

2001: College of Journalism and Communication, College of Information Science and Technology, College of Foreign Studies, Pharmacy College, Law School and International School were established. Jinan University was ranked 40th among all institution of high learning in China.

2002: Jinan University started to launch EMBA Program with approval from the Degree Administration Office of the State Council. As one of the first group of universities. Jinan University was ranked the 37 th among all universities within the country in comprehensive strength.

2003: Clinical Medicine College was established. Jinan University ranked at the 36 th place.

2004: The 1st and the 2nd Clinical Medicine Colleges were founded.

2005: College of Arts was founded.

2006: Jinan University celebrated her Centenary Celebration