“Once, thirty-six university branch campuses were attached to Peking University and Tsinghua University.” Now they form part of Beijing Union University’s rich history. We stand before one campus. This is Beijing Union University’s Waiguanxie Street campus.
Beijing Union University is a comprehensive municipal university. It is one of Beijing’s largest. The university formed in 1985. The Ministry of Education approved its establishment. Before 1985, it was different. From 1978, it was 36 branch campuses. Peking University and Tsinghua University supported these.
Waiguanxie Street campus is at No. 5 Waiguanxie Street outside Andingmen in Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Beijing Union University has many campuses. They are in six urban districts. The Xiaoying main campus houses the College of International Education. This is east of the National Olympic Sports Center. Transportation is easy from there.
The university delivers 61 undergraduate specialties. These involve 10 disciplines. These are economics, law, education, and literature. History, science, engineering, management, arts, and medicine also feature.
Beijing Union University covers about 600,000 square meters. Its library holds over 2.4 million volumes. There are nearly 1,800 full-time teachers. Around 30,000 registered students attend. This number includes over 1,000 international students. Postgraduate students also study here.
The university focuses on undergraduate programs. It also promotes postgraduate studies. Vocational higher education sees coordinated development. Continuing education expands. International education grows too.
“Academic立校” is a key strategy. This translates to “Academic Standing School.” “人才强校” is another strategy. This means “Talent Strong School.” The university promotes internal development. It strives to build a high-level applied university.
Beijing Union University aims to cultivate talent. It wants talent that suits the nation. It especially wants to serve Beijing’s economic and social needs.
Here at Beijing Union University’s Waiguanxie Street campus you find tradition. You also find a forward-looking approach to education. The university uses Beijing’s educational resources. It offers students quality learning. They can attend lectures by famous teachers. They can also study at other universities. This provides broader learning platforms.
The university wants to meet students’ individual needs. It promotes student development. It is building a better student growth mechanism. It promotes a credit system reform. It also offers double degrees. Students can choose a second major. They can also take minor programs. This gives students many development paths.
“Dedicating Whole-heartedly, Growing up Joyfully” is a concept here. It is deeply rooted among students. Volunteer service is a major activity. Students promote spiritual civilization. They also contribute to society.