Nankai University, referred to as Nankai for short, began in 1904 and was formally established in 19 19. It is a comprehensive university founded by Yan Xiu and Zhang Boling, adhering to the concept of saving the country through education.

Famous professors of Nankai University are: Li Zhaoxing, Gu Pei, Feng Xue, Xu Jiang, Hou Xin, Wang Zhaojun, etc.

Nankai University also has professors: Ren Bing, Qing Zhiqiong, Qi Anbang, Liu Maoping, Jiao Yuanyuan, Cui Lianguang, Zong, Zhou, Zhang Jixun, Yao Yi,,, Lu Zhiyuan, Cheng Xinsheng, Bian Hong, Gong Gang, Zhu Minglai, Tian Li Hui, Wang Fang and Song Min.