Ningbo University (NBU)

Ningbo University (NBU) is a major public university in Zhejiang, China, supported by the provincial government, China’s Ministry of Education, and local authorities. Founded in 1986 with donations from Hong Kong entrepreneur Sir Yue-Kong Pao, it received symbolic backing from leaders such as Deng Xiaoping, who inscribed its name, and Xi Jinping, who encouraged its development into a first-class institution. Over time, NBU expanded through mergers and government support, becoming part of China’s “Double First-Class” initiative. Today, it is a comprehensive teaching and research university ranked among the top 100 in China, offering a wide range of disciplines and advanced degree programs, with several fields ranked in the global top 1% according to ESI.

NBU has a large academic ecosystem, including multiple campuses, affiliated hospitals, research institutes, and extensive international partnerships with over 100 institutions worldwide. It hosts tens of thousands of students and a strong faculty base with high-level researchers and national talent award recipients. The university emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability, achieving strong outcomes in national competitions and graduate employment rates. With significant research infrastructure, international scholarship programs, and collaborations across academia and industry, NBU continues to position itself as a globally engaged, research-driven university focused on high-quality education and technological advancement.