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Taiyuan University of Science and Technology

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Taiyuan University of Science and Technology
太原科技大学
TypePublic university
Established1952
PresidentZuo liang
Vice-presidentLi Yongtang  Zeng Jianchao  Dong Feng   Xu Gening  Zeng Jianchao   Huang Qingxue
Location
Taiyuan
,
Shanxi
,
China
Websitehttp://www.tyust.edu.cn/

Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (simplified Chinese: 太原科技大学; traditional Chinese: 太原科技大學; pinyin: Tàiyuán Kējì Dàxué) is a university in Shanxi, People's Republic of China under the authority of the provincial government. It is located in the capital city of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, a historical and cultural city.

Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (TYUST) is a comprehensive university with distinct characteristics[example needed] and splendid traditions[example needed]. It has been one of the major bases for training the technical personnel and scientific research in the field of heavy technological equipment manufacture in China.[citation needed]

History

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The predecessor of the current institution was initially established in 1952 as the Shanxi Provincial School of Mechanical Manufacturing Industry. In 1953, it was renamed as the Taiyuan Machinery Manufacturing School under the First Ministry of Machinery Industry. Subsequently, in 1960, it underwent a further name change to become the Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Institute. Finally, in 2004, it was rebranded as Taiyuan University of Science and Technology.

Administration

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The university is structured into the following schools.[1][2]

  • School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering
  • School of Material Science and Engineering
  • School of Applied Science
  • School of Electronic Information Engineering
  • School of Economy and Management
  • School of Computer Science and Technology
  • School of Law
  • School of Humanities and Social Science
  • School of Foreign Languages
  • School of Arts
  • School Physical Education
  • School of Adult Education
  • Huake College
  • International School

References

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  1. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 2007-01-02.
  2. ^ Department of Law, Humanities and Social Science, Foreign Languages, Arts and Physical Education are now officially elevated to schools. Based on information on http://www.tyust.edu.cn.
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