Founded in 1895 as Peiyang University, Tianjin University is the oldest institute of higher education in China, and pioneered the development of modern Chinese education.
Feng Jicai Research Institute of Literature and Art
There are three research centers under Feng Jicai Research Institute of Literature and Art: Chinese Inheritors of Oral History Research Center, China's Traditional Village Protection and Development Research Center, and Chinese Wood-Block New Year Picture Study Center.
Wang Xuezhong Art Research Institute
Research in Fine Arts at Wang Xuezhong Art Research Institution belongs to one of the national key disciplines of China. The institute has five orientations, and each has a specific research subject. The five subjects are freehand brush work, calligraphy, oil painting, traditional Chinese realistic painting, and the history of art.
APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC)
The Director of the National Energy Administration of China, Wu Xinxiong formally announced the establishment of the Sustainable Energy Center of APEC (APSEC) at the 11th Energy Ministers Meeting during APEC China 2014. The Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said at the meeting, “We are here to witness the foundation of APSEC and we will assist in the construction of the center and provide support to make contributions to promote sustainable
Research Center for National Intellectual Property Strategy Implementation
Research Center for National Intellectual Property Strategy Implementation received the formal approval of the State Intellectual Property office in April, 2013. Tianjin University was primarily responsible for the construction of the Center under the guidance of State Intellectual Property office and assistant management of Municipal Intellectual Property office in Tianjin.
Outstanding Research Achievements of Institutions of Higher Education (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Projects led by Tianjin University are awarded Outstanding Research Achievements of Institutes of Higher Education (Humanities and Social Sciences)