Guilin University Of Aerospace Technology

What Guilin University Of Aerospace Technology does

Guilin University of Aerospace Technology (桂林航天工业学院, GUAT) is a Chinese public applied-technology undergraduate university located in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Founded in 1978 as Guilin Aerospace Industry School, it was upgraded to undergraduate status in 2012 and is positioned as the only aerospace-themed applied undergraduate university in southern China. The university serves domestic and international students through undergraduate, vocational, continuing education, international, and master's programs across approximately 15 colleges covering aerospace engineering, aviation services and tourism management, mechanical and electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, automotive engineering, computer science, energy and built environment, foreign languages and trade, media and design, and Marxist studies.

GUAT's core research and applied-technology capabilities are anchored by two provincial-level platforms — the Guangxi Small UAV System and Application Engineering Research Center and the Guangxi Low-Altitude Tourism Industry Development Research Base — focusing on unmanned aerial vehicle technology, multi-UAV coordination, intelligent inspection, digital mapping, low-altitude tourism, general aviation, and drone light show performances. Additional applied capabilities include the JD Intelligent Supply Chain Industry College co-developed with JD.com (smart logistics VR simulation, warehouse network planning, unmanned delivery, logistics data decision-making), a Technology Transfer Platform (成果转化平台) for commercializing research outcomes, and a Beijing Research Institute serving as an off-campus R&D node.

As a public university under Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region administration, GUAT is funded through provincial government appropriations, regulated tuition, research grants, and industry partnerships rather than commercial revenue. Student recruitment runs through China's national/provincial Gaokao system. The university reported 5,590 graduates in 2025, 93%+ graduate employment in logistics and supply chain management programs, and hosts the National Youth UAV Competition Guangxi regional event drawing 100+ schools and 1,500+ youth participants. Recent strategic priorities center on positioning GUAT as the academic anchor of the regional low-altitude economy, including the China-ASEAN Low-Altitude Technology Enterprise Alliance and the Beihai cooperation framework agreement.

Name

Guilin University Of Aerospace Technology

Legal name

桂林航天工业学院

Website

https://guat.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guilin University of Aerospace Technology (桂林航天工业学院) is a Chinese public applied-technology undergraduate university in Guilin, Guangxi — the only aerospace-themed applied undergraduate university in southern China — serving domestic and international students through programs in aerospace engineering, UAV technology, low-altitude economy, intelligent manufacturing, and digital supply chain management.

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Aerospace education
• UAV research
• Higher education
• Low-altitude economy
• Aviation engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilin

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Guilin University of Aerospace Technology is a public aerospace-themed applied undergraduate university in southern China that delivers undergraduate, graduate, vocational, continuing, and international higher education programs across 15 specialized colleges. The university emphasizes aerospace engineering, UAV/drone technology, low-altitude economy, intelligent manufacturing, and digital supply chain management, while operating research centers, the National Youth UAV Competition (Guangxi regional), and a Technology Transfer Platform for research commercialization. It also produces drone light shows and conducts industry-collaborative research with partners such as JD.com and the Guangxi Aerospace Society.

Product overview

Guilin University Of Aerospace Technology is a higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple engineering and technology disciplines. The university's academic portfolio includes specialized colleges in aerospace, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, computer science, and aviation services. It also hosts the National Youth UAV Competition and provides research platforms for technology transfer and achievement commercialization.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Education Programs (本专科教育) Full-time undergraduate degree programs across 15 specialized colleges including aerospace engineering, AI, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, aviation services and tourism management, automotive engineering, and supply chain management. For domestic and international students entering through the national Gaokao system.
• Graduate Education (Master's Programs) Master's degree programs for graduate students seeking advanced specialization in aerospace and engineering disciplines.
• Continuing Education Programs (继续教育) Continuing education and adult education programs for working professionals, available through jxjy.guat.edu.cn. Covers continuing education and adult degree programs.
• International Student Education (留学生教育) International student education program providing courses and overseas learning opportunities for foreign students. Delivered through the International Exchange (国际交流) division at gjc.guat.edu.cn.
• National Youth UAV Competition (Guangxi Regional) An annual national-level youth science and technology competition for drones, hosted by the university for the Guangxi regional preliminary. Serves as flagship STEM outreach event with 100+ schools and 1,500+ youth participants in 2026.
• Drone Light Show Performances (无人机光影秀) Large-scale drone formation performances with 1,000+ drones creating synchronized light displays for events, integrated with low-altitude tourism applications. Available for event organizers and tourism partners.
• Technology Transfer Platform (成果转化平台) A platform for transforming research achievements into practical applications, located at https://jszyzx.guat.edu.cn/. Provides research commercialization services for industry partners seeking to license or apply university-developed technology.
• JD Intelligent Supply Chain Industry College Industry-university collaborative program co-developed with JD.com focused on smart logistics talent cultivation, featuring VR simulation laboratory, warehouse network planning, and intelligent warehousing/unmanned delivery/logistics data decision-making capabilities.
• UAV Pilot Skills Competition (Guilin City) A municipal UAV pilot skills competition focusing on skills training and certification for UAV operation, co-organized with technical schools and vocational training partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5590 graduates received degrees in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Guangxi (Guilin) Second Technical School (桂林市第二技工学校)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 July 2026GUAT partnered with the Guilin Second Technical School as a co-organizer of the 2026 Guilin City UAV Pilot Skills Competition, collaborating on skills training and certification.
• Guangxi Morning Star Vocational Training School (桂林市晨星职业培训学校)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 July 2026GUAT partnered with the Guilin Morning Star Vocational Training School as a co-organizer of the 2026 Guilin City UAV Pilot Skills Competition.
• Guilin City Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism Bureau (桂林市文化广电和旅游局)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026GUAT jointly hosted the 2026 '逐梦苍穹·青春当燃' graduation season low-altitude themed performance with the Guilin Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism Bureau and Qixing District Government, exploring an innovative 'low-altitude + cultural tourism' model.
• Guangxi (Guilin) Low-Altitude Tourism Research Institute (广西(桂林)低空旅游研究院)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026The institute, hosted at GUAT's School of Aviation Services and Tourism Management, co-organized the drone light show and low-altitude research day activities, supporting Guilin's low-altitude + cultural tourism brand.
• China Aviation Society (中国航空学会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2026GUAT co-organized the 10th National Youth UAV Competition Guangxi Regional Competition with the China Aviation Society and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Science and Technology Association. This is the university's flagship annual STEM outreach event.
• Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Science and Technology Association (广西壮族自治区科学技术协会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2026GUAT co-organized the 10th National Youth UAV Competition Guangxi Regional Competition with the China Aviation Society and Guangxi Science and Technology Association.
• Communist Youth League Guilin Committee (共青团桂林市委员会)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026GUAT co-hosted the 2026 Guilin City University National Flag Guard Team Display Competition with the Guilin Youth League Committee and Guilin National Defense Mobilization Office.
• Beihai Municipal Government (北海市人民政府)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026GUAT signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Beihai Municipal Government to jointly build the China-ASEAN Technology Cluster, establish an aerospace talent cultivation and international cooperation base, and create an aerospace industry incubation and technology innovation platform.
• China-ASEAN Low-Altitude Technology Enterprise Alliance (中国—东盟低空科技企业联盟)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025GUAT played a key role in launching the China-ASEAN Low-Altitude Technology Enterprise Alliance at a symposium in Guilin, partnering with 30+ low-altitude economy enterprises from Beijing, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and academic institutions from Guangxi to advance cross-border low-altitude technology cooperation.
• China Arts and Crafts Society (中国工艺美术学会)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025GUAT co-hosted the 6th Southwest Science Popularization and 2nd 'Art & Aerospace' Chinese Aerospace Culture Education Creative Activity with the China Arts and Crafts Society and Guangxi Cultural Industry Development Promotion Association.
• Qixing District Government (七星区人民政府)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGUAT partnered with Qixing District Government alongside the Guilin Culture Bureau to co-host the 2026 graduation drone light show and Guilin Low-Altitude Research Day series of activities.
• JD.com / JD Logistics (京东集团/京东物流)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGUAT's School of Management co-founded the JD Intelligent Supply Chain Industry College with JD.com, developing industry-university collaborative talent cultivation with shared governance structure, joint curriculum development, and co-invested smart logistics laboratories.
• Guangxi Aerospace Society (广西航空航天学会)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGUAT collaborates extensively with the Guangxi Aerospace Society on research projects, competitions, and industry initiatives including the National Youth UAV Competition and low-altitude economy development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chengdu University of Information Technology: Provincial applied technology university with strong atmospheric science, aerospace, and information engineering programs. Comparable to GUAT in applied STEM and regional industry partnership models.
• Nanchang Hangkong University: Aviation-themed applied university with strong programs in aerospace, mechanical engineering, and materials science. Direct peer for regional aerospace education and applied research positioning.
• Shenyang Aerospace University: Provincial-level aerospace-specialized university with strong focus on aerospace manufacturing, UAV, and aviation services. Closest structural analog to GUAT as a regionally-focused aerospace applied undergraduate institution.
• Xi'an Technological University: Applied technology university with strong engineering and manufacturing programs, comparable to GUAT's applied/technical positioning and its industry-aligned talent development model.
• Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics): China's premier aerospace-focused university, directly comparable as a higher education and research institution specializing in aerospace engineering, UAV/drone technology, and aeronautics. Upheld as the top-tier benchmark for any aerospace-themed Chinese university.
• Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA): One of China's three flagship aerospace universities, directly comparable to GUAT in aerospace engineering, UAV systems, and aeronautics research and education. Major competitor for student talent and research funding.
• Northwestern Polytechnical University: Top-tier Chinese applied science and aerospace university under MIIT, directly comparable for its aerospace, UAV, intelligent manufacturing, and applied research focus. Shares GUAT's applied-technology positioning.
• Civil Aviation University of China: National civil aviation-focused university under CAAC, directly comparable in aviation services training, aerospace talent cultivation, and applied research in aviation operations.

Regional players

• Beihai Vocational College / Guangxi applied universities network: Regional applied higher education network in Guangxi partnering with GUAT on the China-ASEAN technology cluster and low-altitude economy initiatives. Comparable as a regional applied education peer with overlapping talent pipelines.
• Guilin University of Technology: Same-city university in Guilin with broader engineering and science focus. Comparable as a Guangxi-based higher education institution competing for similar provincial funding, faculty, and student enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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