Jishou University (; sometimes abbreviated as JSU) is a university located in Jishou, Hunan, China. The university consists of 23 colleges, with 71 specialties for undergraduates, 2 specialties for the second bachelor's degree. At present, the university has 15 provincial engineering research centres and 4 provincial key laboratories. As of 2022, Jishou University was ranked 690th in the world by SCImago Institutions Rankings. The Best Chinese Universities Ranking, also known as the "Shanghai Ranking", placed the university 299th in China. History Jishou University was formed in April 1958 by the CPC Government of the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture and was initially called "Jishou College". In August 1978, Hunan Medical University and Xiangtan University, Xiangxi merged into the university. In August 2000, Jishou Health College merged into the university. In October 2002, Wuling College merged into the university. Academics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering School of Tourism School of Biological Resources and Environmental Science School of Business School of Mathematics and Computer Science School of Physical Education School of Foreign Languages School of Physical Science and Information Engineering School of Literature and Journalism School of Medical School of Music and Dance School of Law School of Political Science and Public Administration School of History and Culture School of Art School of Information Management and Engineering School of Town Planning and Urban Planning School of International Exchange School of Continuing Education School of Marxism School of Public Languages School of Preceptors School of Computer General Course School of Modern Educational Technology Zhangjiajie College Library collections Jishou University Library's total collection amounts to more than 2.3 million items. Culture Motto: College newspaper: Journal of Jishou University People Notable alumni Yang Zhengwu, Hunan Provincial Party Committee Secretary. Wu Yunchang, Governor of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Peng Xueming, writer, scholar, commentator. He Xu, chief editor of Xingchen Online, editor of Changsha Evening News. Yao Ziheng, editor and writer. He Tu, musician producer and singer. References External links Universities and colleges in Hunan Educational institutions established in 1958 1958 establishments in China