University of Jinan is a key and comprehensive university in Shandong Province and is also entitled a distinctive institution of higher learning which is committed to producing applied-talented students. Enrolling students from all over China, it offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs and enjoys the right to recommend postgraduates exempting admission examinations. Since its foundation, the University of Jinan has adhered firmly to its motto of "Magnanimity and Perseverance, Erudition, and Pursuit of Truth and Excellence" and its educational philosophy of "Diligence, Rigorousness, Unity, and Creativity".
In addition, the University of Jinan carries forward the spirit of "being industrious, keeping pace with the times, and pursuing excellence". Nowadays, University of Jinan has become an important base of talent training for local and regional economic development, and more than 220,000 students have graduated from the University of Jinan. University of Jinan has 24 schools, and 2 post-doctoral research center, there are 3 doctorates have been awarded first-level discipline, 26 doctorate has been awarded discipline, 20 master degree have been awarded first-level discipline and 144 master degree have been awarded discipline.
There are 6 majors for masters and 92 majors for bachelors. There are ten kinds of major specialties including Economics, Law, Education, Literature, History, Science, Technology, Medicine, Management, art, etc. There are 35916 full-time undergraduates, postgraduates and foreign students.The university boasts 1981 full-time teaching staff, of which 305 are professors, 707 are associate professors, 841 faculties who have earned doctoral degrees. There are 2 academicians who are members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 2 persons who is selected in National Talents Project, 7 experts who are members of the National Education Instruction Committee of the Ministry of Education, 2 professors who are elected in New Century Talents Project Supported by Ministry of Education.
One teacher is awarded the honor of National Renowned Teacher and one team is selected as national excellent teaching team. 4 scholars are selected in the Taishan Scholar Climbing Plan and 20 distinguished professors are prestigiously titled Taishan Scholars. 41 are awarded the honor of outstanding experts at the provincial level and national level and 70 staff members enjoy special allowance of Chinese State Council. There are 12 Shandong Provincial Renowned Teacher and 6 Shandong Provincial Excellent Teaching Teams.
