Yenching University
Yenching University is a famous university founded in Beijing in the early 20th century, jointly founded by four American and British churches, and is one of the largest, best quality and most beautiful universities in modern China. The founder of the school, Situ Leiden, has long served as the president and dean of Yan University, and he defined the school's motto as "Freedom to serve because of the truth".
In the first half of the 20th century, Yenching University, together with Peking University and Tsinghua University, was known as the "Three Famous Universities in Beiping", and was a well-known institution of higher learning with international reputation, which cultivated a large number of outstanding talents, including many Nobel Prize winners.
After the reorganization of faculties in 1952, Yenching University was abolished, and some disciplines and faculties were merged into Peking University and other universities. The campus of Yenching University is still accepted by Peking University and has become one of its important cultural heritages.
Today, there are also educational institutions in Hong Kong, such as Chung Chi College and United College, which continue the tradition of Yenching University.
Fu Jen University
Founded in 1925 by the Holy See, Fu Jen University is one of the four famous universities in Beiping at the beginning of the 20th century. The school is as famous as Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Yenching University, and is well known to the Chinese community. One of the founders of Fu Jen University is Mr. Ma Xiangbo of Fudan University.
However, in 1952, in China's higher education reform, Fu Jen University was abolished. The campus was assigned to the North Campus of Beijing Normal University, while the faculty and departments were merged into Peking University, Beijing Normal University, Chinese Renmin University, China University of Political Science and Law, and ** University of Finance and Economics.
Today, the former site of Fu Jen University is the School of Continuing Education of Beijing Normal University. Although Fu Jen University no longer exists, its historical and cultural heritage has been continued in the School of Continuing Education of Beijing Normal University.
Qilu University
Qilu University is a famous church university founded in Jinan, Shandong, China in the early 20th century, and was jointly founded by several ** religious organizations in the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries. The university is one of the earliest modern universities in China and one of the earliest medical colleges in China, enjoying a high reputation at home and abroad.
Qilu University was popular at the time due to its emphasis on medicine, theology, literature, science, and agriculture, as well as its emphasis on practical disciplines and vocational training. One of the founders of the school is from the United States, Canada, Australia and other ** church organizations, one of the purposes of their establishment of modern universities in China is to train more ** disciples, but also to better promote the doctrine.
In 1952, Qilu University was abolished in the adjustment of Chinese colleges and universities, and its campus was incorporated into Shandong University. After Shandong University moved to Qingdao, the original campus was taken over by Shandong Agricultural College (now Shandong Agricultural University). In 1987, the "Jinan Old Campus of Shandong Medical University" was established at the original site. In 2017, Shandong Medical University was merged into Shandong University to form the new Shandong University.
Soochow University
Soochow University is a prestigious private university founded in Suzhou, China, in the early 20th century, and the first private university in China. The university focuses on law, literature, medicine, engineering, agriculture, business and other disciplines, and focuses on practicality and application, so it is very popular with the society.
Founded in 1900, Soochow University is one of the earliest private universities in China, co-founded by several ** religious organizations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One of the founders of the school is from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other ** church organizations, they set up private universities in China to train more ** disciples, but also to better promote the doctrine.
In 1952, Soochow University was abolished in the reorganization of Chinese colleges and universities, and its campus was incorporated into Suzhou Medical College. In 2000, Suzhou Medical College was merged into Soochow University.
St. John's University
St. John's University is one of the earliest modern universities in China and the first national Catholic university in China. The school was founded in 1870 in Shanghai by Bishop Joseph of the Episcopal Church in the United States. At the time, St. John's University was considered the Harvard of China because it was not only the first university to be established, but it was also highly regarded for the quality of its teaching and its curriculum.
St. John's University is considered to be a university that is in line with Western culture because of its disciplines in many fields, including arts, science, engineering, business, and medicine, and has adopted the model and curriculum of American universities. The school also cooperates with several ** religious organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other countries, and has received their support and funding.
In 1952, St. John's University was abolished in the reorganization of Chinese colleges and universities, and its campus was merged into East China Normal University. Although St. John's University no longer exists, its historical and cultural heritage is still well preserved and passed on.
Aurora University
Aurora University, formerly known as Aurora College, is a well-known private university in modern China. Founded in 1903 by Father Ma Xiangbo in Xujiahui, Shanghai, the school was the first school in China to offer postgraduate education and award doctoral and master's degrees.
Aurora University advocates academic freedom and ideological democracy in education, and adopts the heuristic teaching method of "starting from the beginning, opening the way". Students who study at Aurora University generally have no problem finding employment after graduation.
In 1952, Aurora University was abolished, and its medical school, St. John's University School of Medicine, and Tongde Medical College were merged to form Shanghai Second Medical College, and the rest of the departments were merged into Fudan University, Shanghai First Medical College, East China Normal University, Jiaotong University, Tongji University, East China Institute of Chemical Technology, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing University, Nanjing Normal University and other universities.
The original site of Aurora University is now the medical school building of Shanghai Jiao Tong University at Nos. 227 and 280 Chongqing South Road. Although Aurora University no longer exists, its historical and cultural heritage is still well preserved and passed on.
Zhijiang University
Zhijiang University is a church university jointly founded by the North Presbyterian Church and the South Presbyterian Church in Hangzhou, China, and is the earliest modern university in Hangzhou and one of the earliest private universities in China. The school was founded in 1845 as Chongxin Yijuku, later renamed Yuying Yijuku, renamed Zhijiang School in 1914, and officially established as a private Zhijiang University in 1928.
Zhijiang University is located in the Yuelun Mountains on the banks of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, with a quiet and beautiful campus, and is one of the most beautiful universities in China. The school has a unique architectural style, a combination of Chinese and Western, represented by the Bell Tower, Shensi Hall, Kezhen Lecture Hall, etc., with a typical Western classical architectural style. The Zhijiang University Bell Tower is one of the earliest university bell towers in China and the only one in China with Western classical architectural style.
Zhijiang University has a complete range of disciplines and advanced teaching facilities, and has a wide influence among Chinese universities. The university has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents, including academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, educators, scientists, writers, artists and social activists.
In 1952, Zhijiang University was abolished in the adjustment of Chinese colleges and universities, and some of its majors and teachers were merged into Zhejiang University, Fudan University, Nanjing University and other universities. The campus of Zhijiang University has been used by Zhejiang University of Technology and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology until now.
Jinling University
Famous alumni such as educator Tao Xingzhi, Nobel Prize winner Pearl Sai, philosopher Fang Dongmei, and literary historian Cheng Qianfan are all from here.
Jinling University is one of the earliest private universities in China and one of the earliest Christian universities in China. The school was founded in 1888 by several ** church organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Jinling University focused on agriculture, literature, medicine, theology, science and engineering, and focused on practicality and application, so it was very popular with society at that time.
One of the founders of Jinling University is from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other ** church organizations, they founded a modern university in China with the purpose of cultivating more ** disciples, but also to better propagate the doctrine.
In 1952, in the reorganization of Chinese colleges and universities, Jinling University was abolished and its campus was incorporated into Nanjing University. Although Jinling University no longer exists, its position and influence in the history of Chinese higher education cannot be ignored.
Lingnan University
Lingnan University is a private research university located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, and is one of the eight UGC-funded public universities in Hong Kong. Lingnan University has a long history, with its predecessor as Glory College established in 1888 and later developed into Lingnan University.
Lingnan University is committed to providing students with global learning opportunities and developing international perspectives and cross-cultural experiences in a globalised environment. The school adopts a small-class teaching and teacher-student harmony education approach, and encourages students to participate in service-learning, so as to cultivate their moral character of having the courage to assume social responsibility.
Lingnan University has a global reputation for disciplines ranging from humanities to business administration and social sciences.
In April 1927, the school was closed. In 1952, Lingnan University merged with the liberal arts and sciences departments of National Sun Yat-sen University and other institutions in the reorganization of faculties to form the current South China University of Technology, Sun Yat-sen University.