In 2001, Yango University was established by Fuzhou University, a national “double first-class” construction university and a key university in the national “211 project”. Since its founding, the university has always adhered to the original intention of “establishing a renowned institution over a hundred years, educating the leading figures of the era.” It has endeavored to develop a unique approach to education with an emphasis on practical skills and aims to become a benchmark for a “national first-class applied university.” The institution is dedicated to continuous development and success, with a focus on the growth and achievements of its students, faculty, and the college itself.

After years of development, the university has made significant progress. In 2017, it was accredited as a master’s degree-granting institution, and in 2022, it was chosen for the cultivation project of first-class applied construction universities in Fujian Province. It has also been approved for three national first-class professional points. The university’s teaching, scientific research, and educational standards have improved rapidly, and all key indicators are now ranked at the forefront of private universities in China.

The school is situated in the Fuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, covering a 1,500-acre campus with a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. Currently, the campus hosts nearly 20,000 full-time students and 976 teaching staff. By 2024, Yango University will open its coastal campus, focusing on the digital and wisdom industry. This initiative aims to cultivate high-level applied talents in big data, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. The goal is to support the regional economy’s development and provide talent and technical expertise to construct southeastern China’s digital economy.

The Strategic Layout of Yango University

Yango University is dedicated to fostering the practical skills required by future society. The university is committed to providing high-quality, open, and internationally-minded education while respecting each student’s unique qualities. This includes nurturing students’ independent learning and self-management abilities and creating a future-oriented university integrating science and education.

Yango University comprehensively implements practical education and teaching, aligning the curriculum closely with the needs of society. It is based on real projects, focuses on cutting-edge technology, and emphasizes learning through practical scenarios and real-world experiences. To achieve this, the university actively collaborates with leading enterprises and research institutes to jointly cultivate applied, innovative, and skilled talents, continuously enhancing the quality of talent development.

The Subject Setting of Yango University

Yango University enrols students from 18 provinces and cities across the country. It has 13 secondary colleges and 42 undergraduate majors, covering eight significant disciplines. Three majors, including computer science and technology, electronic information engineering, and e-commerce, have been selected as national first-class undergraduate major construction sites. Five majors, such as finance, law, arts, civil engineering, and business administration, have been chosen as provincial first-class majors. Moreover, Two disciplines, business administration and information and communication engineering, were selected as the applied disciplines for construction in Fujian universities. Civil engineering and public administration were also chosen as the disciplines applied to cultivation in the province.

The university has over 700 full-time teachers, with 75% holding master’s or doctoral degrees. The faculty’s strength ranks among the top private universities in China.

The Talent Cultivation of Yango University

Yango University follows the principle of “nurturing students as a parent would”. It provides a range of personalized educational tracks, including further education, civil service examination and opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. The number of well-paid graduates, the employment rate, and the quality of education at Yango University significantly surpass those of similar universities over the past 23 years. Additionally, the college has cultivated over 35,000 outstanding alums, with more than a hundred students enrolling in esteemed domestic and international universities for further study.

The school embraces a “student-centred” educational approach, leading to significant student accomplishments in various disciplinary competitions, winning over 1,000 awards at national and provincial levels.

The International Cooperation of Yango University

Yango University is actively advancing its internationalization efforts and has established academic training, exchanges, and collaborations with over 20 universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other countries.

The university has partnered with institutions such as Coventry University in the UK, Alliant International University in the US, International University of Applied Sciences of Bad Honnef in Germany, Institute of Business and Hotel Management in Switzerland, and the University of Newcastle in Australia to offer “3+1” and “2+2” double bachelor’s degree and undergraduate degree programs. Additionally, the university has collaborative programs with universities like Hiroshima University in Japan and Newcastle University in Australia for bachelor’s and master’s degree study abroad programs. It has established friendly exchange and cooperation relationships with many universities in Taiwan, such as Feng Chia University, Shih Hsin University, Ming Chuan University, Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, and selects and sends faculty members and students to Taiwan for training and study visits. In 2021, the Ministry of Education approved the cooperation between Yango University and the Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG) of France in organizing the undergraduate education project in e-commerce. Also, the qualification of undergraduate student enrollment in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan was approved in 2022.