Official website of Donghua University shows that Donghua University is neither a 985 university nor a 2 1 1 university. East China University is a university with a long history and once had a profound academic background in Shandong. Since its establishment, the school has been committed to cultivating outstanding talents, covering politics, literature, history and geography, art, Russian and other disciplines.

East China University was formally merged into Shandong University on 195 1, and completed its glorious historical mission. Although Donghua University no longer exists, its spirit and academic tradition have been continued in Shandong University and other universities. Donghua University has trained a large number of outstanding talents and made great contributions to the education and social development of China. Today, although the name of Donghua University has become history, its influence and contribution are still remembered by the world.