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河北经贸大学 | |
 Seal of the University | |
| Motto | 严谨为师 勤奋为学 诚信为人 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1953; 72 years ago (1953)[1][2] |
| President | Huang Sheng (黄晟) |
| Vice-president | Zhang Xiushan (张秀山) |
Academic staff | 1800 |
| Students | 21,000 |
| Location | ,, China |
| Campus | Urban, 433.26 acres |
| Colors | Blue[3] |
| Website | en |
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TheHebei University of Economics and Business (HUEB;河北经贸大学) is a provincial public university inShijiazhuang,Hebei, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Hebei and sponsored by the provincial government.
Hebei Trade & Finance Institute traces its roots back to the establishment of the Hebei Provincial Supply and Marketing Society Cooperative School in Shijiazhuang in 1953. In 1958, it was renamed as the "Hebei Province School of Business and TechnicalCadres." Following a merger with the Provincial Grain School in 1959, it was transformed into the "Hebei Province School of Finance and Trade Technical Cadres." Building upon this foundation in 1960, the "Hebei Province School of Commerce" was established, but due to historical reasons, it ceased operations after 1965. The institution was re-established as the "Hebei Province School of Commerce" in 1973. Expanding on this, the Hebei College of Finance and Trade was founded in 1978 on the basis of the Hebei Province School of Commerce, and it was renamed the Hebei Trade & Finance Institute in 1984.[4][5][6]
The history of Hebei College of Trade & Economics dates back to the establishment of the Hebei ProvincialHutuo River Five-Seven Cadre School in September 1968. This was later converted into the Hebei Provincial Cadre School in 1979. Building on the foundation of the Provincial Cadre School in 1982, Hebei Construction Institute was established. It underwent transformations and was renamed Hebei Institute of Economic Management Cadres in 1983. In 1987, the Hebei Provincial Administrative College was founded, merging with Hebei Institute of Economic Management Cadres. The year 1988 marked the revival of the Hebei Provincial Socialist College, co-located with Hebei Institute of Economic Management Cadres. In 1992, Hebei Institute of Economic Management Cadres jointly established Hebei Provincial Township Enterprise College with the Provincial Township Enterprise Bureau. Then, in 1994, Hebei College of Trade & Economics was founded based on the foundation of Hebei Institute of Economic Management Cadres.[4][5][6]
The origins of Hebei Commerce College can be traced back to the establishment of the "Hebei Provincial Business Cadre School" in 1956. Following a restructure in 1959, it became the "Hebei Provincial School of Finance and Trade Cadres." It was renamed once again as the "Hebei Provincial Business Cadre School" in 1963. Due to specific circumstances, enrollment was temporarily suspended in 1965. In 1982, the Hebei Provincial Business Cadre School was reestablished and operated at the same location as the Hebei Provincial School of Commerce. This institution underwent changes and was renamed the "Hebei Business Vocational College" in 1984. Its name was changed once more in 1992 to become the "Hebei Commerce College".[4][2][5][6]
Hebei University of Economics and Business (HUEB) was established in 1995 under approval by theState Education Commission and through combination of three former colleges(Hebei Trade & Finance Institute, Hebei College of Trade & Economics and Hebei Commerce College).[7]
On June 6, 1995,Jiang Zemin, thenGeneral Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and thePresident of the People's Republic of China, inscribed the name of HUEB.[8]
HUEB is one of the key universities inHebei Province and it offers degree programs both atundergraduate andpostgraduate levels.[7]
From 2017 to 2022, Hebei University of Economics and Business has been active in the field of research, taking on more than 90 projects funded by the national social science fund, natural fund, and theMinistry of Education. In addition to these, they have been involved in over 1500 other various academic programs. The funding for these research projects has exceeded CN¥120 million.[9]
In 2007, the monographService Industry Competitiveness published by Economic Research Center won the Hebei Provincial Social Science Outstanding Achievement Award. TheHebei Industrial Competitiveness Report released every year has become an important basis for Hebei Province to formulate theEleventh Five-Year Plan.[10]
Journal of the Hebei University of Economics and Business is a comprehensive economic, academic journal published at home and abroad, founded in 1980. It is now a bimonthly journal, published on the 15th of every month.Journal of Hebei University of Economics and Business has been selected as a national Chinese core journal,Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) source journal (extended version),China Humanities and Social Sciences Comprehensive Evaluation AMI core journal.[11] The editor-in-chief is Mr. Peng Jianqiang, Vice President of Hebei University of Economics and Business.[12]
Economy and Management was founded in 1986; at present, this publication is a bimonthly magazine sponsored by HUEB, mainly publishes economic and management research papers. It is originally the Hebei Economic Management Cadre College Journal. The original unit in charge of the journal is theOrganization Department of Hebei Provincial Party Committee, and then adjusted to the sponsorship of Hebei University of Economics and Business and the Department of Education of Hebei.[13]
In theWu Shulian Ranking(Chinese University Ranking), HUEB ranked 399th nationally.[14]
HUEB's performance in theShanghai Ranking(Academic Ranking of World Universities) China Financial Universities Ranking and its overall national standing have shown consistent trends over the years:
27th position in China in 2023.| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 22 |  20 | 21 | 27 |
| Aspect | Satisfaction / Approval Rate | National Ranking Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Strong teaching & research quality | 40% ~ 45% | Top 50% |
| Extensive library resources | 60% ~ 65% | Top 25% |
| Teachers are knowledgeable | 55% ~ 60% | Top 25% |
| Students proud to be part of HUEB | 50% ~ 55% | Top 50% |
| Alumni Support | 60% ~ 65% | Top 50% |
| Campus safety assurance | 55% ~ 60% | Top 50% |
| Closing expectation-reality gap | 40% ~ 45% | Below average |
| Note: and means the movement compared with previous year's data. | ||
Universities in China have to pass strict examination system to obtain doctoral degree conferring right.[17] HUEB currently has no right to conferdoctoral degrees, unlike neighboring universities such asShandong University of Finance and Economics,Shanxi University of Finance and Economics, andTianjin University of Finance and Economics. HUEB's subject offerings are limited to finance and economics, with no science or technology disciplines, making its overall academic strength relatively weak compared to other institutions in Hebei province. Other universities of similar academic quality, such asNorth China University of Science and Technology andHebei University of Science and Technology, already have or are in the process of obtaining the right to confer doctoral degrees. With even lower admission requirements and academic quality, theHebei University of Engineering in Handan has also received a special project doctoral program.[18]
Until 2023, HUEB has 17 faculties.[19][20]
In November 2014, the provincial Department of Education informed a reporter from Shijiazhuang Daily that theMinistry of Education of China had approved the collaboration between HUEB andConcordia University Chicago for an undergraduatemarketing education program.[24]
In February 2021, under the joint guidance of the doctoral supervisors ofWoosuk University and HUEB, all 21 HUEB faculty members pursuing their doctoral degrees inSouth Korea graduated with their doctoral degrees. HUEB andWoosuk University in South Korea have been engaged in joint doctoral training since 2018, with 15 HUEB professors employed as joint doctoral supervisors. This program is the first overseas joint doctoral training program of HUEB.[25] However, the quality of those doctoral degrees is questioned by some people online.[26][27]
In June 13, 2007, HUEB established theConfucius Institute withKathmandu University.[28] HUEB also established a Confucius Institute in Zambia with theUniversity of Zambia.[29]
As of 2022, HUEB employs over 1,800 teachers and staff members, with a majority of them being full-time teachers. There are also over 600 senior professionals and 600 individuals who either hold a PhD or are currently pursuing one.[30]
TheCharter of Hebei University of Economics and Business expresses the management system as follows:
The university implements the president accountability system under the leadership of the Hebei University of Economics and Business Committee of theChinese Communist Party. Adhere to the leadership of the party committee, the accountability of the president, the teaching of professors, and democratic management.[31]
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary | Prof. Dr. Liu Bing |
| Chinese Communist Party Deputy Committee Secretary & President | Prof. Dr. Huang Sheng |
| Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee | Prof. Liu Jianping |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Vice-President | Prof. Dr. Yang Jintian |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Vice-President | Prof. Gao Xiaofeng |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Vice-President | Prof. Zhang Xiushan |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Vice-President | Prof. Dr. Cheng Ruifang |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission | Mr. Wang Baojun |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Vice-President | Prof. Dr. Tian Xuebin |
| Member of the Standing Party Committee & Vice-President | Prof. Dr. Li Guijun |
The main campus is located on the south bank of theHutuo River in the north of Shijiazhuang, occupying an area of 2,600 acres, which was the largest single university campus in Hebei Province before the 21st century, with a greening rate of up to 40 percent.[7][18]
