Beihua University is a province-owned comprehensive university whose scope is the most extensive one. Approved by the Ministry of Education, it was founded in 1999 by the combination of the original Jilin Teacher's college, Jilin Medical College, Jilin Forestry College and Jilin Electrification Academy. The university has 1 medical faculty, 31 teaching colleges (center), 18 academic researching institutes, 4 affiliated institutions, 5 teaching assistant departments. And currently, it offers 72 undergraduate programs, 56 master programs and 8 specialized master programs. There are 23905 students, including 21368 undergraduates, 1157 graduates, junior college students, and 510 international students from 60 countries. 350 international students are receiving degree programs education.