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Introduction to University of Science and Technology Liaoning (USTL)
Through more than 60 years of construction and development, the University of Science and Technology Liaoning (USTL) has cultivated a huge workforce forming the backbone of China’s main iron and steel enterprises, thus earning a reputation as ‘a cradle for metallurgical engineers’. Previous leaders of the Anshan Iron and Steel Company (Angang) have always included graduates of our university, and at present there are more than 2000 former USTL graduates working in various positions at Angang. Further more, every year USTL sends outstanding graduating students to more than 10 of China’s largest iron and steel companies, such as Tanggang, Wugang, Jigang, Tiantie, Baogang, and Bengang.
USTL is organized into 18 colleges and faculties, among which, the following 14 are open to foreign students:
★ The school of Material Science and Engineering ★ The school of Chemical Engineering and Technology ★ The school of Mechanical Engineering and Automation ★ The school of Electronic and information Engineering ★ The school of Computer Science and Engineering ★ The school of Resources and Civil Engineering ★ The school of Science ★ The school of Architectural Engineering ★ The school of Business Administration ★ The school of Economics and Law ★ The school of Foreign Languages ★ The school of the Higher Vocational Education ★ The school of Arts ★ The school of International Education |
The University of Science and Technology Liaoning (USTL) was established in 1948 and was one of China’s earliest metallurgical higher institutions. The university has developed into a national comprehensive university with a main focus on technology. It offers a variety of programs and subjects covering technology, science, economics, liberal arts, and law. There are currently 19000 full time undergraduate students, more than 1000 postgraduate students, and 1036 faculty members in 18 colleges and faculties. The university offers 42 undergraduate programs, 32 of which also have master’s or doctoral degree authorization. Many majors also have the authorization to confer degrees at the equivalent educational level to master’s degrees. The university has 12 provincial level key subjects and 8 provincial level key laboratories. Its strength lies in polytechnic education, and it continues to develop its overall construction and curriculum development.