About TEDA College

TEDA College is a comprehensive college jointly established by Nankai University and Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA). The College is located in TEDA, Binhai New Area of Tianjin, and serves as one of the three campuses of Nankai University.

The college has a long established reputation in delivering research-led education with a strong suite of programmes. We provide a platform for research, discussion and debate on a wide range of issues. Our teaching and research is delivered via two research institutes: TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology and TEDA Institute of Applied Physics.

TEDA College is committed to pushing the industry involvement in education of Nankai University, explores new model for education and promotes innovation in education system. TEDA College actively expands the awareness of the excellence of Nankai University, and makes contribution to building Nankai University into a top-ranking university.

TEDA College plays its role in providing intelligence support and facilitating regional economic development of Binhai New Area, the third growth pole of China’s economy and one of the best development areas of China. TEDA College is increasingly cooperating with firms and other factors in society, and engages itself in external collaboration to disseminate knowledge, promote the social impact of scientific and cultural activities, and stimulate commercialization of research. As an entity in economic development area, the College also encourages improvement of human environment in Binhai New Area. In turn, Binhai New Area provides the College with support and excellent community environment.

TEDA College in Figures

-TEDA College was established in August 2000.

-TEDA campus is about 50 km away from the Balitai campus of Nankai University, and is about 40 km away from the Jinnan campus of Nankai University,

-There is shuttle service between TEDA College and the other two campuses, which takes around 1 hour.

-The campus covers an area of 70,000 m² with a total building space of over 100,000 m².

-The campus houses 44 Classrooms, 4 Lecture Halls and over 30 Laboratories.

-TEDA College offers on-campus housing, with a capacity of 2100 for students and 300 for faculty and staff.  

-Currently, the teaching, research and management of TEDA College is supported by 97 faculty members, including 27 Professors and 15 Associate Professors.