The first overseas Chinese school founded by the government in China
In 1906, the Qing government founded the Jinan School.
In 1927, its name was changed into National Jinan University.
In June 1996, it became one of key universities in the state Project 211.
In June 2015, it was selected as a key high-level universities of Guangdong province.
In September 2017, it was selected as a national "Double First-Class" construction university.
