Approved by the Hubei Provincial People's Government and officially registered with the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Wuhan Guanggu Vocational College stands as a full-time higher vocational institution. Strategically situated within the hub of "China Optics Valley," its idyllic surroundings encompass the expansive Tangxun Lake, China's largest urban lake, and the bordering Canglong Island National Wetland Park. Founded in alignment with the provincial government's push for "Internet Plus" integration and to serve the high-tech industrial clusters in Optical Valley, the College commits to delivering excellence in vocational education, tailored to nurture talents for the digital and technological era.
Spanning over 427 mu (approximately 70 acres) and covering a total built-up area of 195,600 square meters, the College is well-equipped with state-of-the-art teaching, cultural, and athletic facilities. It houses 1 National Vocational Skills Appraisal Center, more than 80 on-campus training labs, and over 110 off-campus internship bases, ensuring a robust learning environment that combines theory with practice. In terms of educational and cultural amenities, along with infrastructure, the College has been fully furnished to support a modern learning environment, featuring a library, multimedia classrooms, computer labs, an auditorium, a standardized soccer field, basketball courts, badminton courts, and a large indoor gymnasium.
Organized into eight secondary schools, namely the Internet+ School, the Intelligent Manufacturing School, the Big Data Business School, the Human Settlement Engineering Design School, the Great Health School, the Optoelectronic Information School, the Marxist School, and the Continuing Education School, the College offers a total of 38 specialized programs and directions. Currently, it accommodates 9,590 students, providing a varied curriculum including fields such as science, engineering, economics, management, education, and the arts, in addition to offering lifelong learning beyond traditional degree programs like continuing education, vocational certification, and industry training. Our education prioritizes career readiness by associating its programs with market demands and facilitating a deep integration of education and industry, resulting in an enhancement of students' career prospects and the cultivation of entrepreneurial skills. As for the College faculty, 29% hold the rank of associate professors or higher, 85% have intermediate professional titles, and a significant 60% are "dual-qualified" teachers, adept in both academic instruction and practical industry expertise. This commitment to excellence ensures students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce.
Located within the confines of Optical Valley and harnessing the resources of Wuhan's dynamic high-tech industries, the College is resolutely committed to contributing to the economic progress of the region. Assuming the responsibility of nurturing highly skilled professionals custom-made for Wuhan's flourishing high-tech sector, it focuses on promoting the profound integration of education and industry as a fundamental strategy to enhance students' innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Adhering to the core principles of "industry-education integration, school-enterprise collaboration, work-study combination, and knowledge-action unity," and leveraging the opportune circumstances presented by the Comprehensive Reform Pilot Project for Establishing Wuhan Metropolitan Circle as a Resource-saving and Environment-friendly Society, our College’s efforts will be mainly made to fortify brand establishment, emphasize unique educational characteristics, and foster high-caliber talents.
