Foshan University is an undergraduate institution and belongs to the second category of undergraduate colleges, which is also commonly known as a "second-level" institution.
1. The history and development of Foshan University
Foshan University was founded in 2002, formerly known as Guangdong Light Industry College. In 2016, it was upgraded to a second-category undergraduate college. The school is located in Shishan Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. In recent years, the school has continued to expand its scale, built new campuses many times, upgraded teaching facilities, and continuously strived to improve the quality of school running.
2. The school’s subject setting and advantageous majors
Foshan University currently has 15 colleges, covering 14 undergraduate major categories, with a total of 72 undergraduate majors. The school’s advantageous majors include materials science and engineering, food science and engineering, light chemical technology and engineering, etc. Among them, light chemical technology and engineering is a national-level specialty, and materials science and engineering is a key discipline in Guangdong Province.
3. School faculty and scientific research achievements
Foshan University has a group of high-level teaching staff. The total number of faculty and staff in the school exceeds 2,000, including more than 1,300 full-time teachers with doctoral degrees. There are more than 300 people. The school attaches great importance to scientific research, has received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation for many times, and published a large number of high-quality scientific research papers. In the past five years, the school has applied for more than 900 patents and has obtained more than 600 authorizations.
4. The school’s teaching quality and employment situation of graduates
Foshan University focuses on education and teaching reform and quality assurance, implements innovative talent training models and teaching methods, and has achieved remarkable results. The employment situation of graduates is good, and graduates from all walks of life are welcome, especially graduates from materials science, mechanical engineering and other related majors, which are favored by employers.
5. Student activities and characteristic culture
Foshan University is committed to cultivating all-round development of students. To this end, the school focuses on student associations and innovation and entrepreneurship activities, and actively builds communication platforms. At the same time, the school also has rich campus culture and special activities, such as the Spring Festival Gala, art performances, Golden Gate Concert, etc., providing students with a wide range of entertainment and experience opportunities.
6. Conclusion
Although Foshan University is only a second-category undergraduate institution, with its continuous efforts, innovation and development in recent years, its teaching level, scientific research results, and teaching staff have improved. The employment situation of graduates has been greatly improved and improved. As a key university in Guangdong Province, Foshan University plays an irreplaceable role in cultivating talents and promoting local economic development.