Is Shantou University 2 1 1? Yes According to the query information open network, Shantou University is a 198 1 Guangdong "Project 2 1 1" comprehensive university approved by the State Council, so Shantou University is a university of 2 1 1. Shantou University, referred to as "Shantou University", is located in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. Established by the Ministry of Education, Guangdong Provincial People's Government and Li Ka-shing Foundation, it is a national key university in Guangdong Province.