Guangzhou University is a high-level university in Guangdong Province, with eight disciplines, including engineering, science, literature, economics, law, teaching, music and physical education, covering three levels: undergraduate, master and doctor. Guangdong Pharmaceutical University is one of the high-level pharmaceutical colleges in China, offering many specialties such as pharmacy, life science, material science and engineering. Guangdong University of Technology Yuexiu Campus has many disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and information engineering.
In addition, there are many other institutions of higher learning in Yuexiu District, including Guangdong Industrial Normal University, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and the Graduate School of Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences. The development and achievements of these institutions of higher learning have also made important contributions to the education in Yuexiu District of Guangzhou.