The University campus covers an area of over 2,692 acres divided into five districts. As the only multiversity in the province, Qinghai University offers a variety of courses covering a wide range of fields, including Economics & Management, Agriculture & Stockbreeding, Science and Technology, Engineering, Veterinary, Architecture, and Adult Education. The 6 colleges offer 33 specialized undergraduate courses leading to bachelor's degrees. The university can also award master's degrees in 3 subjects in Agriculture & Stockbreeding field. There are 45 laboratories in the university. Six of our specialized subjects and two of our laboratories are at the provincial-appointed level. Currently the university has an enrollment of 5,187, undergraduate in Science, Technology, Agriculture, Economics and Management.

Qinghai University has assembled a teaching faculty well known for its intellectual vigor, among which there are quite a few accomplished scholars and experts. There are 930 teaching and administrative staff, of which nearly half are doing teaching and research work, including 43 national experts, 15 provincial experts and 277 professors and associate professors.

It is well equipped with first-class facilities, notably in the areas of science and technology. The University's library with its 10,000 square meter building area, equipped with modern advanced facilities, is stocked with over 800,000 volumes. It published magazines such as “Transaction of Qinghai University”, “Qinghai Stockbreeding & Veterinary” and “Qinghai Science of Agriculture & Forestry”. The construction of the campus net has also begun to take shape.

The University insists that scientific research should be combined with the development of the local economy. In the light of this principle, the University has contributed to the development of the economy, the advancement of science and technology and the progress of society in Qinghai Province. In Agriculture science and Veterinary, we claim a leading position in the province. Since 1996, the University has produced over 2,200 papers and over 40 works more than any other university within Qinghai Province.

With a view to adjusting to the socialist market economy and the development of Qinghai Province with technology and education, Qinghai University is quickening its steps in the reforming of the internal administration system. Meanwhile, we have put forward the ambitious goal of building a nationally first-class University. A building & developing plan geared to the needs of the 21st century has been made for the University and now is being implemented. We defined our guiding principle To meet the challenges of the new century, Qinghai University is upholding the great banner of Deng Xiaoping’s Theory, quickening our reforms, and developing at a great speed. Our priority is reinforcing the courses, and teaching is our focus. On the other hand, we also give vigorous support to scientific research, a combined program of teaching with research and production, and carry on quality education effectively. For all this, we have one goal: to cultivate qualified graduates for the building of the economy, the development of science and technology and the advancement of society in Qinghai province.