Wenshan University |
Approved by the Yunnan Provincial Government and
accredited by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of
China in 1984, Wenshan University is a dynamic four-year liberal arts
institution dedicated to excellence in higher education. Nestled against
the beautiful Xihua Mount and embraced by the zigzagging Panlong
River, our 118-acre campus is situated in the heart of Wenshan city,
Yunnan, southwest of China, a fantastic place with a diversity of
ethnic peoples. We offer more than 47 three or four-year undergraduate
degree programs to approximately 8,000 students through values-centered
programs that lead to development of the whole person. More than 400
faculty, staff and administration are committed to an integrative
liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests and
future of our Chinese students and international students. We are trying
with all our efforts to quicken the steps of facility construction,
increase the amount of faculty and staff, and deepen the teaching
reform so as to make our institution a successful educational training
center which can serve both our community and the world better in the
future. |
Mission & Academics |
Wenshan University is dedicated to the development of
knowledge in a wide range of academic fields. It offers values-centered
programs for undergraduate students through research and creativity.
The programs offered at the University prepare students to assume
important roles in their field of studies to contribute to the welfare
of society. The institution welcomes people from all racial, ethnic and
geographical regions in the world and seeks to cooperate with other
institutions of higher education worldwide. The new millennium will
allow Wenshan University, its students, faculty, and staff to achieve
their personal and professional aspirations and compromise with society
by cultivating well educated individuals, scholars, and intellectuals.
Wenshan University recognizes the importance of the
community and seeks to work with local, provincial, and national
educational institutions and share ideas to ameliorate the living
conditions of the people through furthering lifelong learning and
promoting ethical lifestyles. One of our main goals is to support
academic liberty and foster cultural enrichment to our community and
beyond.
The University’s first-rate teaching agenda and its
research centres and institutes are two examples of the commitment we
have towards academia. In Wenshan, it is easy to learn about Chinese
culture, language, politics, history, and modern development. With the
guidance and support from the excellent faculty members of our
institution, students are able to carry out their academic goals and
this is how our remarkable teaching reputation is one of the most
important elements of Wenshan University.
We believe that education is an essential element for our
community and the global society. Wenshan University is determined to
fulfill student’s motivations and support scholarship for those who
possess exceptional qualifications. It is in our best interest to
enhance the skills and knowledge of young learners in meeting their
objectives, and our commitment to prepare future leaders to face the
new challenges of the globalized world will generate harmony and promote
the importance of academic awareness. |
Academic Goals |
Wenshan University is committed to the
development of the whole person within a value system focusing on
morality, wisdom and health and creates a harmonious environment where
students grow mentally and physically well. We, while learning skills,
gain a broad range of knowledge and understanding about the arts,
humanities and sciences; obtain social and physical enjoyment through
athletic and recreational activities and special events; grow in
capacity for work, achievement and leadership; and experience
self-discovery and personal fulfillment that will serve a lifetime.
The University Community seeks to foster peace and harmony by
maintaining order and stability. Policies and rules help to establish
order and serve the common good. The Wenshan University Community is a
voluntary society that asks you as its member to possess a loyalty to
the institution and personal commitment to growth, education and the
community. |
Location of Wenshan University |
Wenshan University is situated in Wenshan City,
Wenshan Zhuang and Hmong Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province,
People’s Republic of China. Located in southwest China, the southeast
outstretches of the Himalayas the highest mountains in the world.
Wenshan, Yunnan with a population of 3.5 million is favorable for its
beautiful landscapes, mineral resources and ethnic cultures. The
typical beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes and caves display completely
the unique features of highland in southwest China, which is named “the
Geographic Museum” in China. A few of world material and nonmaterial
world cultural heritages and famous tourist spots which make Yunnan an
attractive tourist province and where are close to Wenshan. Wenshan is well-known for its big diversity of plants and animals, for
which it is called “the kingdom of flora and fauna”. About 70 kinds of
minerals have been found in Wenshan. From 56 ethnic groups in China, 11
are living in Wenshan, each of which may have more than one branch and
some of which are still using pictograph. In short, Wenshan, Yunnan is
a perfect area for research on geography, anthropology, sociology,
linguistics and ethnic cultures. Wenshan is a fantastic place for
tourists, linguists and adventurers. Thanks to little industry in an
unexploited area, Wenshan is filled with fresh air all the year round. |
