Jingdezhen University(景德镇学院)

Jingdezhen University is a multi-disciplinary, full-time public undergraduate institution founded in 1977. It is located in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, a renowned historic and cultural city, a national model for urban civilization, a top tourist destination, and the world-famous "millennium porcelain capital."

Campus and Facilities

The university covers a planned area of 2,025 mu, with the first-phase construction occupying 1,031 mu and featuring 362,000 square meters of buildings. The second phase, spanning 189 mu, is already underway. Jingdezhen University has 14,843 students enrolled and comprises 11 secondary colleges offering 34 undergraduate programs across nine major disciplines, including engineering, science, literature, management, history, law, education, arts, and agriculture. Its library houses 3.15 million volumes, and the total value of teaching and research equipment is approximately 119 million yuan. The school has over 400 on-campus and off-campus labs, training centers, and internship bases.

Achievements and Recognition

The university has earned accolades such as being named a National Advanced Unit in Greening, a National Advanced Collective in Caring for the Next Generation, and a National Voluntary Blood Donation Promotion Award Unit. It is recognized as a Civilized Unit and a Safe Campus in Jiangxi Province, among other honors.

Faculty and Talent Development

Jingdezhen University emphasizes talent cultivation, striving to build a high-quality faculty that meets the needs of applied undergraduate education. The university employs over 850 staff members, including 650 full-time teachers. Among them, 220 hold senior professional titles, and more than 670 possess master’s degrees or higher. Additionally, 147 faculty members are classified as "dual-qualification" professionals, accounting for 22% of the teaching staff. Numerous faculty members have received prestigious national and provincial honors, contributing to a culture of academic excellence.

Academic Focus and Student Success

The university prioritizes education, placing a strong emphasis on optimizing its academic structure to align with the local economy and emerging industries. It has:

• One national-level first-class undergraduate program
• One national-level first-class offline course
• Two provincial comprehensive reform pilot projects

Student achievements include awards in national competitions such as the China University Taekwondo Championship and the Huawei ICT Network Global Final. The university also excelled in the “Challenge Cup” entrepreneurship competitions and the National Computer Design Competition.

Research and Innovation

Jingdezhen University fosters a vibrant research culture, hosting the UNESCO Chair in Ceramic Culture: Preservation and Innovation and being designated as a base for the inheritance of ceramic culture by the Ministry of Education. Other platforms include 19 provincial and higher-level research institutions, such as the Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base and Provincial Science Education Bases. Since 2020, faculty have undertaken over 250 national, provincial, and municipal research projects, published more than 1,600 papers, and obtained over 700 patents.

Regional Integration and Cultural Impact

Rooted in its locality, Jingdezhen University aims to serve regional industries and society by integrating industry, academia, and education. It has developed a unique discipline structure focused on ceramics and teacher education, supported by arts, science, and management disciplines. Key initiatives include the “1+1+N” Collaborative Action Plan with local schools and the establishment of a forestry technology research institute in partnership with local governments. Over the years, the university has trained nearly 100,000 professionals, earning recognition as a cradle of ceramic artists and an incubator for primary and secondary school teachers.

Cultural and International Outreach

The university leverages its heritage as the "millennium porcelain capital" to deepen cultural education and expand international collaboration. It has hosted exhibitions such as the China-Norway Art Exhibition and partnered with institutions in countries like Thailand, the U.S., and Russia. The university's “One College, One Brand” initiative has enhanced its cultural identity and fostered a sense of pride among students and faculty.

Future Goals

Jingdezhen University is committed to high-quality development aligned with the principles of the 20th National Congress of the CPC. It focuses on:

1. Advancing undergraduate education through accreditation and application-oriented reforms.
2. Strengthening integration with industry and local development.
3. Promoting organizational transformation and improving institutional governance.

The university aims to accelerate its progress as a leading model of applied undergraduate education.

(Data updated as of October 2024)