Address: 2 Xueyuan Road, Minhou County, University Town, 350116 Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Chemical Engineering & Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Technology
Fuzhou University was founded in 1958 and is a university of Fujian Province, in south-east China. Its main Qishan campus lies in the Fuzhou University Town, while the older Yishan campus and a Tongpan campus are also in the city. A college of arts and design operates in Xiamen, and an independent college, Yangguang College, is associated with the university.
The university belongs to Project 211, the national programme that supported selected universities from the 1990s. Its colleges and schools include Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Management, Foreign Languages and Materials Science and Engineering, and it offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Student numbers are above 45,000, with 45,410 reported for 2023 and 45,567 in Times Higher Education data for its 2027 rankings. ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025 places the university in the 301-400 band, and Times Higher Education 2027 lists it between 701 and 800. The university also keeps a library of Western-language classics, associated with the sinologist Kristofer Schipper.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Food Science, Geotechnics, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong regional influence in Fujian. Collaborations with local industries.
Research:
Green Chemical Processes & Catalysis, Structural Engineering & Disaster Prevention, AI & Big Data Applications, New Energy Materials.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2000
Current students***:
38000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Leading comprehensive university in Fujian, strong in chemical and civil engineering, beautiful campus.
Cons
More regional focus.
Best For
Leading comprehensive university in Fujian with strong programs in chemical and civil engineering.
Xiamen University, also in Fujian Province, is a public university with chemistry, marine science and materials science among its specialties.
Hunan University in Changsha has civil, mechanical and chemical engineering as its main specialties, similar to the engineering profile here.
Zhejiang University of Technology, in Hangzhou, is a public university whose specialties include chemical engineering and technology, mechanical engineering and materials science.
For materials science and chemical engineering together with computer science, Xiangtan University in Hunan Province offers a comparable mix.
Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin lists chemical engineering and technology, materials science and mechanical engineering as its specialties.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Kyushu University (Japan), in Fukuoka, is a research university whose engineering fields include mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering.
Aalto University (Finland) combines engineering, information and computer science, and materials science in its specialties.
Université de Lorraine (France), based in Nancy, lists materials science and engineering, chemical engineering and computer science among its specialties.
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Universität Duisburg-Essen (Germany) in Essen brings together engineering, including civil engineering, with nanomaterials and nanoscience.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Fuzhou University established?
It was founded in 1958 as a provincial university in Fujian. Most teaching today takes place on the Qishan campus in the Fuzhou University Town.
What campuses does the university have?
In Fuzhou it has the Qishan campus, the older Yishan campus and a Tongpan campus. It also has an arts and design college in Xiamen and an independent college, Yangguang College.
Is it part of a national university programme?
Yes, it belongs to Project 211, a national programme that supported selected universities from the 1990s. Current programme status can be checked with the Ministry of Education.
How many students study at Fuzhou University?
Recorded totals are above 45,000, with 45,410 students reported for 2023 and 45,567 in Times Higher Education data. These totals cover undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Where does it appear in world rankings?
ShanghaiRanking's ARWU 2025 puts it in the 301-400 band. Times Higher Education 2027 places it in the 701-800 band.
Does the university have any special library collections?
The Xi Guan library holds Western-language classics and is associated with the Dutch sinologist Kristofer Schipper. It supports the university's work on sinology and Western scholarship.
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovation, Materials, Renewable Energy
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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