Blazing the trail for private universities in China

XI'AN: Xi'an Fanyi University has blazed a trail in China's education through its pioneering, innovative educational style, large number of boarding students and high graduate employment rate.

Construction of the university in Xi'an, capital of 13 feudal dynasties, started in 1985 after the approval of the Shaanxi Provincial Education Bureau.

It opened its door to students two years later. Starting from scratch, the university has grown into a large and noted institute of higher learning that has graduated about 70,000 students.