Located in Lanzhou, Gansu, Lanzhou University is the top comprehensive research university in Northwest China and a national Double First-Class, 985 and 211 institution. Founded in 1909 as Gansu Law and Politics School, it is the first modern university in Northwest China.

Guided by the motto "Constantly Improving, Blazing Our Own Path", LZU excels in chemistry, ecology, atmospheric sciences and grassland science—four world-class disciplines. It's renowned for the "LZU Phenomenon", such as nine academicians from one chemistry family.

With two campuses (Chengguan & Yuzhong), it has over 30,000 students and partnerships with 100+ global institutions. As a core member of the Belt and Road University Alliance, it leads Northwest China's higher education and innovation.