Shanxi University
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Shanxi University

Shanxi University

One of China's first three modern universities
Known for its research tradition in quantum optics
Taiyuan · Double First-Class
Rank in China
One of China's first three modern universities
World ranking
Known for its research tradition in quantum optics
City
Taiyuan
Category
Double First-Class
Application filing
from $739

Shanxi University (SXU) is one of China's first three modern universities, founded in 1902 alongside Peking University and Tianjin University, and based in Taiyuan. It's not part of Project 211 or 985 — Shanxi's only Project 211 school is the separate Taiyuan University of Technology — but SXU's Physics discipline is included in the Double First-Class initiative.

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The university has a strong research tradition in quantum optics and laser physics, home to one of China's leading state key laboratories in the field. Chemistry and the humanities are also traditional strengths.

Taiyuan is Shanxi's industrial and cultural center, with a long history of its own. The university admits international students to language programs, bachelor's and master's degrees, and offers grants.

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