It is also the only public university in the world that is continuously funded by the Li Ka-shing Foundation, a private foundation. The school covers an area of 1 0,990.20 mu, with a building area of 5705438+0,000 square meters.
School profile
Since its establishment, the school has received enthusiastic care and strong support from the central and local governments. 20 1 1 Shantou university is listed as a pilot unit for comprehensive reform of independent education in Guangdong province. Shantou University was founded by the Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial People's Government and Li Ka-shing Foundation from 20 12.
20 15, Shantou university entered the ranks of key disciplines of high-level universities in Guangdong province; 20 16 Guangdong Israel institute of technology, founded by Shantou university and Israel institute of technology, was formally established with the approval of the Ministry of education, and enrolled students for the first time in 20 17. On October 20 18, 1 1 year 10, the school was approved as the first batch of experimental demonstration schools for the reform of higher education system and mechanism in Guangdong province.
Reference: official website-school profile, Shantou University.