Shenzhen Polytechnic University (SZPU), a flagship of higher vocational institutions located in Nanshan District, has recently broken ground on a new campus in Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone. The new campus will become the first higher education institution in the cooperation zone upon completion.

Covering over 636,300 square meters in Chishi Township, the Shenshan campus plans to enroll 15,000 full-time students and establish six colleges covering 33 majors in line with the cooperation zone’s industrial layout.

A ground-breaking ceremony is held for Shenzhen Polytechnic University's Shenshan campus.  File photos

It will also collaborate with top enterprises such as Huawei and BYD to establish six characteristic colleges to bridge industry and education, forging innovative and future-ready tech talent.

SZPU’s Shenshan campus is nestled amidst mountains and unites Chishi and Wanyaodong rivers, embracing its natural beauty. Emphasizing the harmonious union of man and nature, it aims to showcase respect for the existing ecological tapestry. 

A bird's-eye view rendering of the project

The campus will also feature a modular and flexible layout with clusters to embrace the evolving needs of vocational education. The island-shaped clusters, linked by connecting corridors, will seamlessly weave all the functional areas together, creating a 24/7 open and shared complex.

Rooted in Lingnan culture, the campus’s architecture and landscapes showcase the region’s unique characteristics; while diverse learning and living spaces foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation among students. 

SZPU’s Shenshan campus, aligning with Shenzhen standards and the “SZPU model,” will explore a unique industry-university-research model, driving regional industrial upgrades and empowering regional high-quality development.