Beibu Gulf University

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Beibu Gulf University
北部湾大学
BBGU seal.png
Other name
湾大
Former name
QinZhou College
Motto
博观内省、达道知行
Motto in English
"Observe broadly, reflect deeply, attain knowledge, and act accordingly."
Type Public
Established1973 (1973)
Rector Miao Jian
Total staff
1400
Students22,500
Location, ,
China
CampusRural, 2070 mu
Website en.bbgu.edu.cn OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Beibu Gulf University is a university in Qinzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is a full-time regular higher education institution primarily focused on engineering, natural sciences, and management. It is a jointly established university by the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the State Oceanic Administration. It is also a participant in the "Applied Undergraduate University" project of the 13th Five-Year Plan of China. Moreover, it is recognized as a base for the "Industry-Education Integration Innovation Experiment" by the School Planning and Construction Development Center of the Ministry of Education. Beibu Gulf University serves as a pilot institution for the comprehensive transformation and development of new undergraduate institutions in Guangxi and is one of the founding members of the National Alliance of Applied Technology Universities. The university campus is designated as a 3A-level scenic area. In 2023, the school marks its 50th anniversary since its founding and the 117th year of hosting teacher education programs.

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History

The university's history can be traced back to the establishment of Qinzhou Area Normal School in 1973. In 1982, it was renamed Qinzhou Area Teacher Training College, and in 1985, it expanded to become Qinzhou Branch of Guangxi Normal University. In 1988, Qinzhou Area Teacher Training College was renamed Qinzhou Area Education College, and in 1991, it was transformed into Qinzhou Normal Higher Vocational School. In 2004, Qinzhou Ethnic Normal School, originally founded in 1906 (including Qinzhou Branch of Guangxi Radio and Television University), merged with Qinzhou Normal Higher Vocational School. In 2006, it was upgraded to Qinzhou University. In late November 2018, the Ministry of Education approved the establishment of Beibu Gulf University on the basis of Qinzhou University. [1]

Overview

The school covers an area of 2070 acres with approximately 700,000 square meters of building space. The staff includes about 1,400 members. The total full-time student body is about 22,500, including 436 master's students and over 300 international students. The institution comprises 19 academic units: the College of Marine Science, Maritime College, College of Mechanical, Shipbuilding & Ocean Engineering, College of Petroleum & Chemical Engineering, College of Food Engineering, College of Electronics & Information Engineering, College of Architectural Engineering, College of Resources & Environment, College of Science, College of Economics & Management, College of Humanities, College of International Education & Foreign Languages, College of Ceramics & Design, College of Education, College of Marxism, College of Physical Education, Beibu Gulf University-East Michigan Joint College of Engineering, College of Continuing Education, and College of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. [2]

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References

  1. 钦学院发〔2016〕2号 关于公布《钦州学院章程》的通知 bbgu.edu.cn
  2. "学校简介-北部湾大学". 北部湾大学 (in Chinese). Retrieved 7 December 2023.

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