27.05.2026 Tongji University Releases Announcement Marking Preparations for Its 120th Anniversary

Tongji University has released Announcement No. 1 in preparation for its 120th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2027. The announcement reflects on the university’s long and transformative history since its founding in 1907 as the Tongji German Medical School.

The announcement emphasizes Tongji University’s enduring mission of serving national development through education, science, and innovation. It highlights the university’s contributions to fields such as engineering, medicine, architecture, and the humanities, as well as its role in supporting China’s higher education system and international academic exchange, particularly with Germany. The university also underscores its current strategic direction, focusing on digital transformation, green development, and interdisciplinary integration.

Looking ahead, Tongji University reaffirms its commitment to advancing the “Double First-Class” initiative and strengthening the integration of education, research, and talent development. In celebration of its upcoming anniversary, the university will organize a series of commemorative events centered on academic excellence, global engagement, alumni relations, and institutional identity. Alumni, partners, and friends from around the world are warmly invited to participate in the celebrations and reconnect with the Tongji community.

Source: https://en.tongji.edu.cn/p/#/article?alias=9067d7a1-eada-4500-a406-974055dadf60