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Southwest University of Science and Technology.
As of January 2024, the school campus now covers an area of 5,463 acres, with a construction area of 1.19 million square meters and a total fixed asset value of 28700 million yuan, the value of teaching and scientific research instruments and equipment has reached 1 billion yuan, the library has a collection of more than 2.69 million paper books and more than 7.98 million electronic books; There are 16 colleges, including the National Defense Science and Technology College, and 85 undergraduate majors; It has 5 first-level discipline doctoral degree authorization points and 23 second-level discipline doctoral degree authorization points; 24 master's degree programs in first-level disciplines, 95 master's degree programs in second-level disciplines, and 16 master's professional degree categories; 3 postdoctoral research stations; There are more than 2,741 faculty members, including graduate students, undergraduate students, and foreign studentsMore than 90,000 people.
As of January 2024, in recent years, the university has completed a number of major national projects, "973" and "863" plans, national science and technology support plans, national natural science key projects, national major instrument projects, national defense key projects, national social science projects, etc., and won more than 240 national and provincial science and technology awards such as the second prize of national science and technology progress.
Xihua University. As of October 2023, the school has five campuses in Pidu, Yibin, Pengzhou, Rennan, and Yisancang (Thailand), with a campus area of nearly 4,000 acres; It has 21 colleges, 99 undergraduate majors (of which 77 majors will be enrolled in 2023), and 39 master's degree authorization points; There are more than 1,000 senior professional and technical personnel, and nearly 4 full-time students10,000 people.
As of December 2022, the university has undertaken more than 500 national, ministerial and provincial key scientific research projects, and won more than 40 various achievement awards at or above the ministerial and provincial levels, such as the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award and the Sichuan Provincial Social Science Outstanding Achievement Award. In January 2015, Liu Qingyou, President of Xihua University, won the 2014 National Science and Technology Progress Award for the R&D and application of the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible platform "Offshore Oil 981".
First of all, from the perspective of the comprehensive strength of the school, Xihua University and Southwest University of Science and Technology have their own merits. Xihua University has outstanding advantages in engineering, agriculture, medicine and other fields, while Southwest University of Science and Technology has excellent performance in information technology, new materials, new energy and other fields. Secondly, from the perspective of discipline construction, the two universities also have their own characteristics and advantageous disciplines. Disciplines such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and food science and engineering at Xihua University have a high reputation in China, while disciplines such as computer science and technology, materials science and engineering, and environmental science and engineering at Southwest University of Science and Technology are also highly recognized. Finally, from the perspective of student development, both universities provide students with a wealth of extracurricular activities and practical opportunities. Xihua University focuses on cultivating students' innovative spirit and practical ability, and has a number of laboratories and scientific research institutions, while Southwest University of Science and Technology encourages students to participate in various competitions and innovation and entrepreneurship activities, providing students with more opportunities to exercise.
In general, Xihua University and Southwest University of Science and Technology have their own advantages, and which university to choose needs to be decided according to personal interests and development direction.