Xiangsihu College of Guangxi University for Nationalities, referred to as Xiangsihu College for short, is an independent college confirmed by the Ministry of Education and a full-time ordinary institution of higher learning that implements undergraduate education.

The school was founded in April 2002, formerly known as Xiangsihu College of Guangxi University for Nationalities. In February 2004, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, it became a full-time undergraduate college (independent college). In March 2006, the Ministry of Education agreed that Xiangsihu College of Guangxi University for Nationalities should be renamed Xiangsihu College of Guangxi University for Nationalities. According to the arrangement of the Ministry of Education for the transfer of independent colleges, Xiangsihu College of Guangxi University for Nationalities plans to be transferred and renamed Nanning Digital Vocational and Technical College (subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education).

Independent college refers to an institution of higher learning that cooperates with social organizations or individuals other than state institutions and uses non-state financial funds to implement undergraduate education. Independent colleges are an important part of private higher education, belonging to public welfare undertakings, and enjoy various awards and support policies stipulated in the Private Education Promotion Law and its implementation regulations according to law. The education administrative department of the State Council is responsible for the overall planning, comprehensive coordination and macro management of independent colleges in China. The education administrative departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall be in charge of the work of independent colleges within their respective administrative areas and perform their duties according to law.