中国社会科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS)

What 中国社会科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) does

The University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS / 中国社会科学院大学) is a public research-intensive university established in May 2017 by integrating the CASS Graduate School (founded 1978) with undergraduate resources from the China Youth University of Political Studies. It operates under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences — a State Council-level research institution — and serves approximately 7,853 students (1,755 undergraduates, 3,577 master's, 2,466 doctoral, plus postdoctoral researchers) through 19 undergraduate programs, 135 doctoral, 143 master's, and 14 professional master's degree authorization points organized across 13 science-education integration colleges and 4 additional teaching units.

UCASS's core platform is the 'science-education integration' (科教融合) model, which co-locates teaching colleges with CASS's 30+ research institutes under joint management, providing students direct access to 40 CASS academic members, 819 doctoral supervisors, 1,306 master's supervisors, and 310 national-level faculty talent designations. Named research platforms include the Key Laboratory of Archaeological Science and Cultural Heritage Conservation (applying computer vision, hyperspectral imaging, and digital twin technologies), the Key Laboratory of Digital Decision-Making and National Governance, the Internet Law Research Center, the Research Center for Party Regulations and National Supervision, the Competition Law Research Center, the newly established Global Civilizations Research Institute (July 2026), and the Hong Kong-Macao Research Center (July 2026). The university publishes the Journal of University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, operates the Global Vision Lecture Series (91+ sessions, featuring Nobel laureate Eric Maskin), and runs the annual Future Scholars Forum.

The business model is government-funded: revenue derives from CASS/Ministry of Education educational appropriations, national research grants (NSFC, NSSFC), provincial research projects, and standardized postdoctoral stipends (120,000-180,000 RMB/year). Distribution occurs through China's national Gaokao admissions system for undergraduates, national graduate examination systems, and a dedicated international admissions office. Tuition is government-subsidized and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The institution's GTM combines sales-led admissions, event-driven academic programming, and community-led research network engagement within the CASS ecosystem.

Name

中国社会科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS)

Legal name

中国社会科学院大学

Website

https://ucass.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UCASS is a public research-intensive university under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences offering undergraduate through postdoctoral programs in humanities and social sciences to ~7,853 students, integrating teaching with CASS's 30+ research institutes and serving as a national policy-research platform for the CPC central government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with National Laboratories/Big Science Facilities (EDAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Social sciences research
• Graduate degree programs
• Undergraduate education
• Postdoctoral research training

Headquarters

HQ city

北京, 北京

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Educational Funding: Primary funding from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and government educational budgets. The university operates as a national university under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
2. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from national research grants including NSFC (National Natural Science Foundation of China) and NSSFC (National Social Science Fund of China), as well as provincial-level research projects
3. Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs: State-funded postdoctoral programs (B档: 180,000 RMB/year, C档: 120,000 RMB/year) and project-based postdoctoral funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UCASS is a research-oriented liberal arts university that delivers undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral education in humanities and social sciences. It operates under a 'science-education integration' model with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, providing students direct access to 30+ CASS research institutes, 13 specialized colleges, and over 40 CASS academic members. The university also runs research laboratories, academic journals, lecture series, and conferences across disciplines such as philosophy, economics, law, history, archaeology, and political science.

Product overview

UCASS is a research-intensive liberal arts university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education across humanities and social sciences. Its portfolio includes 13科教融合 (science-education integration) colleges, 4 additional teaching units, and 26 university-level non-entity research centers covering fields from philosophy and history to economics and law. Key named products and services include: the Journal of University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (academic journal), the Global Vision Lecture Series (91+ sessions), the Key Laboratory of Archaeological Science and Cultural Heritage Conservation (research platform), the Key Laboratory of Digital Decision-Making and National Governance (research platform), the Global Civilizations Research Institute (2025, research institute), the Hong Kong-Macao Research Center (2025, research center), the Internet Law Research Center (research center), the Future Scholars Forum (annual academic conference), and the Science-Education Integration Summer School. The university's teaching infrastructure spans two Beijing campuses with shuttle services, a library with 4.659 million volumes, and digital platforms including the network center and virtual campus tour tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Journal of University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院大学学报) Official peer-reviewed academic journal of UCASS (CN 10-1817/C), publishing humanities and social sciences research.
• Global Vision Lecture Series (全球视野大讲堂) Prestigious lecture series with 91+ sessions hosting internationally renowned scholars such as Nobel laureate Eric Maskin and British scholar Martin Jacques, covering China's global role and world affairs.
• Key Laboratory of Archaeological Science and Cultural Heritage Conservation (科技考古与文化遗产保护重点实验室) CASS-affiliated key laboratory conducting digital archaeology, scientific archaeological techniques, and cultural heritage preservation using AI-powered artifact analysis, digital imaging, and multispectral scanning.
• Key Laboratory of Digital Decision-Making and National Governance (数字化决策与国家治理重点实验室) Provincial-level philosophy and social science laboratory conducting research on digital governance, data-driven policy decision-making, and national governance modernization.
• Internet Law Research Center (互联网法治研究中心) University-level non-entity research center focused on internet law, cyber governance, AI regulation, and digital rights protection.
• Global Civilizations Research Institute (全球文明研究院) Established July 2025 as a high-end comprehensive academic platform for multi-disciplinary global civilizations research.
• Hong Kong-Macao Research Center (港澳研究中心) Joint research platform established in July 2025 by the Central Hong Kong-Macao Affairs Office and CASS, dedicated to studying 'One Country, Two Systems' theory and practice.
• Science-Education Integration Summer School (科教融汇 协同育人 暑期学校) Summer school program jointly organized by the China History Research Academy and UCASS, focusing on history, archaeology, and cultural heritage disciplines, with field visits to archaeological sites and museums.
• Future Scholars Forum (未来学者论坛) Annual academic forum hosted by UCASS for national youth scholars, covering topics such as Chinese-style modernization, economic thought, technological innovation, and national governance. The third edition in 2025 received over 1,100 submissions.
• Doctoral Degree Programs (博士学位项目) Doctoral programs spanning 19 first-level and 135 second-level discipline doctoral degree authorization points in humanities and social sciences, taught by CASS research fellows and doctoral supervisors.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs (本科教学培养) 19 undergraduate programs covering humanities and social sciences, integrated with CASS research resources, with current enrollment of 1,755 students.
• Postdoctoral Researcher Programs (博士后研究人员项目) State-funded (B档 180,000 RMB/year; C档 120,000 RMB/year) and faculty postdoctoral programs (180,000+ RMB/year) for early-career researchers in applied economics, Chinese literature, Marxist theory, political science, sociology, journalism, and Chinese history.
• International Student Admissions Programs (外国留学生招生) Admissions programs for international students to study humanities and social sciences at UCASS, managed by the dedicated International Student Admissions Office.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 awards at the 10th Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Awards, including 2 first prizes - ranking among top universities nationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Civilization Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2026Newly established high-end comprehensive academic platform under CASS to conduct interdisciplinary research on global civilizations.
• Hong Kong and Macau Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026Research platform established with Central Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office to study 'One Country Two Systems' theory and practice.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2026Deputy Director General Zou Ciyong visited UCASS to explore cooperation in international organization talent cultivation, digital economy research, and student internships.
• Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (UCSC), ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Vice Rector Edilio Mazzoleni visited UCASS for academic exchange and MOU signing in November 2025.
• State University of Campinas (Unicamp), BrazilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Vice Rector Fernando Coelho visited UCASS to explore academic collaboration opportunities.
• Srinakharinwirot University, ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Delegation led by President Cholvit Jearajit visited UCASS, including former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Phinij Jarusombat.
• Hongkong and Macau Affairs Office of CPC Central CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025Framework agreement on strategic cooperation signed in Beijing for joint research and talent development in Hong Kong and Macau studies.
• Chinese Academy of HistorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2025Joint hosting of 'Science-Education Integration' 2026 Summer School for history and archaeology research.
• National and Kapodistrian University of AthensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2024CASS delegation led by President Gao Xiang visited the university in Athens as part of international academic exchange.
• US High School Educators and StudentsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2024Youth Envoys Exchange Program 'Experiencing China: A Cultural Odyssey Through Time' with 44 participants from the United States.
• Nobel Laureate Eric MaskinminorOthers · 17 June 2024Economic Nobel Laureate Eric Maskin gave a lecture on Mechanism Design Theory at UCASS in June 2024.
• Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership. FLACSO Secretary-General Rebecca Lemos Igreja visited UCASS for academic exchange in September 2025.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wuhan University: Major comprehensive public research university with strong humanities, law, and social sciences programs. Comparable to UCASS in research output scale and doctoral program breadth.
• Beijing Normal University: Top-tier public research university with strong humanities, education, and social sciences programs. Shares the 'public research university with national priority discipline' structure and similar faculty density benchmarks.
• Fudan University: Elite Shanghai-based comprehensive research university with strong humanities and social sciences programs and extensive international partnerships. Comparable to UCASS in research output and graduate program depth.
• East China Normal University: Public research university with strong humanities, education, and social sciences focus. Comparable peer for graduate program depth, faculty density, and the Ministry of Education humanities awards ranking.
• Nankai University: Public research university in Tianjin with strong humanities and social sciences programs, including top-tier economics, history, and political science. Comparable in public-university structure and research portfolio.
• Renmin University of China: China's leading public humanities and social sciences university, with strong government ties and policy-research mission. Closest analog to UCASS in discipline focus, student profile, and emphasis on philosophy, economics, law, and political science.
• China University of Political Science and Law: Public university specializing in political science, law, and related disciplines. Shares UCASS's narrow humanities/social sciences discipline focus and government alignment.

Broad incumbents

• Peking University: China's most prestigious comprehensive research university, with the strongest humanities and social sciences programs among Chinese universities. Sets the benchmark for UCASS's research aspirations and policy-influencing graduates.
• Nanjing University: Top-tier comprehensive public research university with elite social sciences programs. Comparable peer for faculty quality benchmarks and government-funded research output scale.
• Tsinghua University: Top-tier Chinese research university with growing social sciences programs and strong government ties. Competes for the same top students and faculty in economics, public policy, and law that UCASS is positioning for.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/%E7%A4%BE%E7%A7%91%E5%A4%A7

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about 中国社会科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS)