History
Officially founded on the 4th of September, 1954, Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) was called Kunming Institute of Technology (KIT) until it was renamed to its current name in 1995. The former Yunnan Polytechnic University was merged into KUST in 1999.
Education
KUST has 1 academic division, 27 faculties, 7 research institutes, 14 clinical teaching bases (including 10 affiliated hospitals, 3 teaching hospitals, and 2 hospitals for internships), 3 bases for applied talent-training, and graduate schools.
Kunming University of Science and Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #301 Ranking
- 48 Scholarships
- 2,409 Academic Staff
- 44,330 Students
- 887 Students (int'l)
- 15,959 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Kunming University of Science and Technology Overview
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2024
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3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 301 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1153 | - | - |
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