Kunming University of Science and
Technology
 Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) is located in Kunming,
China's beautiful "Spring City" and capital of the mysterious and attractive
Yunnan Province, the province located "in the remote south of the colorful
clouds." ?As the largest university in Yunnan and one of China's best-known
universities, KUST became an independent public higher education institution
in September 1954.
In October 1999, this university and Yunnan Polytechnic University merged
under the name of Kunming University of Science and Technology, approved
by Yunnan Provincial Government and the Chinese Ministry of Education.
The university consists of three campuses: Lianhua campus, Xinying campus
and Bailong campus. The three campuses cover an area of 120 hectares,
with the total area over 900,000 square meters and many important construction
projects still in progress.
KUST has founded a state-level engineering research center, two
provincial- and/or ministerial- level test stations, two provincial
level research and development centers, three provincial-level
key laboratories, one Class A design and research institute, and
one Class-A environmental assessment institute. In total, there
are 32 research institutes, 13 research laboratories and 13 research
centers at university or faculty levels in Kunming University
of Science and Technology.
The university attaches great importance to both domestic and international
exchange and cooperation, enjoying links with nearly 70 universities from
20 countries around the world and solid ties with over 100 domestic local
governments, institutions of higher education and research centers. Research
activities in the university play an important and critical role in Yunnan
Province as well as in the whole of southwest China.
The long-term goal for 2010 is to develop the university into a first-class
institution with distinctive features, an important provincial and regional
training base for advanced technical talents, a research and development
base for basic and hi-tech research, hi-tech industrialization and also
a research and consulting center for regional social and economical development.
There are over 40,000 students currently studying at Kunming University
of Science and Technology.
KUST consists of 21 faculties, including science, engineering, economics,
management, arts, law and education. With 32 research institutes, 13
research laboratories and 13 research centers, the university offers
a complete list of degree programs, as well as other programs including
post-doctoral, preparatory, continuing education, vocational training
and Chinese language training for international students.
The school also recruits students from all over China, Hong Kong, Macau
and Taiwan. In addition, KUST is authorized to recruit international
students for degree programs including bachelor to master and Ph.D courses.
There are 67 bachelor programs, 74 master programs and 24 doctoral programs.
It also has four state-authorized post-doctoral stations, one state-level
key academic subject and 18 provincial-level key academic subjects.
The university runs a number of Mandarin Chinese programs. Short term
programs are offered in the summer and winter, lasting 4 to 8 weeks
in length, while longer-term programs with the duration of study ranging
from one semester to one year and above, but no longer than two years,
are available in Spring and Fall. A number of different levels of proficiency
are available from beginner and intermediate to advanced level. Each
class has four to five international students, usually split into about
ten different classes. Programs focus on Chinese listening, speaking,
reading and writing.
KUST has a highly qualified and experienced team of academic staff
engaged in both teaching and research. The total number of staff
members is about 3,300, including 800 professors and associate professors
and over 1,600 full-time teaching staff. Most of the teachers have
received scholarships and awards from China and abroad. Among the
staff are one member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and a
number of members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chinese
Academy of Sciences who work jointly with KUST.
In the Chinese language department, there are over ten teachers
teaching Mandarin Chinese classes to international students. All
are native Chinese speakers, accredited by the State Ministry of
Education and have many years of experience in teaching Chinese to
foreign students.
Library
KUST library was founded in 1954 and expanded in September 1999.
The library has a collection of 2.2 million books and periodicals
and is authorized as a state-level research documents collection
unit. The old library building can be found in Lianhua campus,
while the new one is located in Bailong campus. Over the last
50 years, the library has developed into a large and modern multi-purpose
library, playing an important role in the fields of education,
teaching and research in KUST.
Opening Hours: 8 am ¨C 6 pm, Monday to Sunday
Recreation Facilities
Sport facilities such as basketball courts, volleyball courts,
badminton courts, tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, soccer
fields and a running track are all available at Kunming University
of Science and Technology. A small gymnasium is located on campus,
where students can work out after registering to become members.
Laundry
Laundry rooms equipped with washing machines and other washing
facilities are available on each floor of the international students'
dormitories. The university doesn't have Laundromat on campus,
but there are several laundry shops nearby.
Money & Banking
There are three different banks, all with 24-hour ATMs, on campus:
Bank of Communication, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China,
and Agricultural Bank of China. These banks accept all foreign
currencies and international students can open foreign exchange
accounts, as well as foreign banknote accounts. A branch of the
Bank of China is available near the campus, around 15 minutes
walking distance away.
Medical Care
The university has no on-campus clinic. About 20-30 minutes
from campus are two big hospitals, Kunhua Hospital and Yunda Hospital.
Equipped with advanced equipment and facilities, these hospitals
are staffed by specialized medical professionals and offer high
standards of diagnosis and treatment. Both are open 24 hours
a day, with well-stocked pharmacies, and payment can be made by
cash or credit card.
Kunhua Hospital
This is also called the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province,
and is the oldest public hospital in the province.
Address: No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan Province
Tel: (86871) 363-9921 and (86871) 362-7731.
Yunda Hospital
This is Kunming's main international hospital. It has 73 clinical
and medico-technical departments, and most of its doctors can
speak good English.
Address: No. 295 Xichang Road, Kunming, Yunnan Province
Tel: (86871) 532-4888
Food & Groceries
The university dining hall offers Chinese food to both Chinese
and international students, costing around RMB 10-20 per day.
No other restaurants are available on campus, but a bunch of restaurants
can be found nearby, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Western,
and fast food restaurants. Cafes, bookstores, internet cafes,
and small shops are also available a short walk from the campus,
with some of the cafes and restaurants open 24 hours a day. If
students want to buy groceries, they can walk 10 minutes to find
Wal-Mart, which sells everything from food and drinks to daily
essentials, and much more.
Postal Services
There is a post office nearby the university, at which students
can send and receive any mail and packages from China and abroad.
Other services available are post boxes, postage stamps and
packaging supplies.
Chinese students and international students live in the same
dormitory building, which offers multiple occupancy rooms,
including double rooms and four-bed rooms. Each room has a
private toilet, telephone, internet connection and basic furniture.
From the airport to the university: 40 minutes by taxi.
From the train station to the university: 10-15 minutes by
taxi.
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