Henan Polytechnic University (HPU), with a long history, is the first mining university in Chinese history as well as the earliest higher college in Henan province. Its former is Jiaozuo Coal Mining School which was established by the British Syndicate Co. Ltd., in 1909.
Now HPU has the right to grant a doctorate and has developed into a multi-disciplinary coordinated development of teaching and research university which covered science, technology, management, art, law, economics and education, etc. HPU is a the A-level university of undergraduate teaching assessed by the National Ministry of Education and honored with one of key backbone universities in Henan province. University recruits students from nationwide, with the qualification of granting doctoral, master, bachelor and recruiting overseas students.
During a century’s period, HPU has formed its idea of running school "Educate People and Advocate Academic" and founded the spirit of "Learn Eagerly and Act Diligently". The university has carried on its excellent traditional thoughts of "Work Hard and Achieve Pragmatic Results, Love China and Love HPU". The deep cultural accumulation through 100 years and rich education experience laid a solid foundation for its rapid development.
