In October,1922, Shanghai University was co-founded by the member of Kuomintang and Chinese Commuist Party. At that time, Mt. Yu Youren was President, Mr. Qu qiubai was the Dean of sociology department. In 1983, Shanghai University (former Shanghai Univeristy) was rebuilt by incorporating the branches of Fudan University, Shanghai International Studies University, East China Normal University, Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Shanghai Light Industry Machinery Institute and Shanghai Fine Arts College. In 1983, Shanghai University (former Shanghai Univeristy) was rebuilt by incorporating the branches of Fudan University, Shanghai International Studies University, East China Normal University, Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Shanghai Light Industry Machinery Institute and Shanghai Fine Arts College.

Renmin University of China (RUC) is the first comprehensive research university established by the People’s Republic of China. Its predecessor was Shanbei Public School, founded in 1937. Chinese heads of state MAO Zedong, DENG Xiaoping, JIANG Zemin, HU Jintao and XI Jinping have all paid close attention to RUC’s development. Each has visited RUC’s campus and delivered speeches or written inscriptions for the university. RUC has made countless contributions to the development of the society. It was named the China’s flagship for social sciences and humanities education. RUC is one of the “211” and “985” Project universities.

Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (hereafter ZUEL) is a key university directly administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, a key university sponsored by “211 project”, “985 Project Innovation Platform”, a national university of world-class universities and world-class disciplines (“Double World-Class”). ZUEL is the university jointly founded by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance and Hubei Province.

Founded in 1958, Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT) is located in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, a historical and cultural city in south central China. With a graceful natural environment and convenient transportation, its area spreads 1388 acres. Over 65 years, CSUFT is one of China’s first-class universities with strong academic strength in Hunan Province and was awarded an excellent institution in the teaching evaluation of undergraduate education by the Ministry of Education of China.

Chongqing University was founded in 1929 with the vision of building a “well-equipped and influential university”. By the 1940s, the University had developed into a comprehensive university with a complete system of disciplines covering liberal arts, science, engineering, business, jurisprudence, and medicine, etc. In 1952, it became a multi-disciplinary university with focus on engineering disciplines after a round of nationwide faculty adjustment. In 1960, it was designated as a national key university.

Yanshan University (YSU), co-constructed by Hebei Provincial Government, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, is the major university supported by Hebei Province in the development of national first-class universities and world first-class disciplines. YSU is a member of the Cooperation Consortium of Beijing High Technology Universities.

East China Normal University (ECNU) is located in Shanghai---a renowned international metropolis with architectural landmarks that capture the eye with new aesthetic designs. The architectural designs are emblematic of the skyline over the city, revealing a nurturing culture of people and an abundance of resources for boosting the city.

Authorized by Ministry of Education, CTGU was founded in June 29, 2000, comprising the former Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electric Engineering/Yichang and the former Hubei Sanxia University. The history of CTGU can be dated back to 1923, while the bachelor education started from 1978, and the postgraduate and international student education began from 1996. CTGU has the qualification to confer the degrees of bachelor, master and doctor, and to recruit international students of CSC scholarshipand membership of UNAI.Moreover, the Ministry of Water Resources and the People’s Government of Hubei Province signed agreements in 2009 to build CTGU in joint effort. Beside, CTGU was awarded with“Advanced unit of opening up”by Hubei Provincial government in 2010; and was awarded with“Demonstration base of international student education”in 2014. By now, China Three Gorges University has become an comprehensive university with characteristic features of prominent discipline advantage, hydropower resources and great social reputation.