A Brief Introduction to Liaoning Shihua University
Originally founded in Dalian in 1950 as the first petroleum school of New China, Liaoning Shihua University is located in Fushun, a neighboring city to Shenyang. Overlooking the scenic banks of the Hunhe River, Liaoning Shihua University enjoys a beautiful campus environment. In 1953, the school relocated to Fushun and in 1958 was upgraded to Fushun Petroleum Institute, which was under the direct leadership of China Petrochemical Corporation. In February 2000, its leadership was transferred to the People’s Government of Liaoning Province, in light of the management system of “simultaneous construction by central and local governments, with the local government playing a more prominent role”. In October of the same year, Fushun Coal Industry School was incorporated into Fushun Petroleum Institute. In February 2002, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, Fushun Petroleum Institute was renamed as Liaoning Shihua University. Within the 62 years of its establishment, Liaoni..View more