# Changchun University of Science and Technology

> university in China (1951-2000)

**Wikidata**: [Q17499649](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17499649)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/changchun-university-of-science-and-technology-q17499649

## Summary
The Changchun University of Earth Sciences (formerly known as Changchun Institute of Geology) was a higher education institution located in the Chaoyang District of the People's Republic of China. Established on August 30, 1951, the university operated for nearly five decades before dissolving in the year 2000. It is historically significant for its merger into Jilin University and is distinct from the institution currently known as Changchun University of Science and Technology.

## Key Facts
- **Aliases**: Changchun University of Earth Sciences; Changchun Institute of Geology (长春地质学院).
- **Location**: Chaoyang District, People's Republic of China.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 43.880402777777775, Longitude 125.2998361111111.
- **Inception**: August 30, 1951.
- **Dissolution**: 2000.
- **Succession**: Merged into Jilin University (now associated with the Chaoyang Campus of Jilin University).
- **Classification**: Instance of a university.
- **Distinction**: Explicitly categorized as "different from" Changchun University of Science and Technology.
- **Identifiers**: Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/1q6m269qy`; Wikidata sitelink count of 2.
- **Alumni Category**: Wikidata ID `Q31019993`.

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Changchun University of Earth Sciences founded and when did it cease to exist?
The university was founded on August 30, 1951, and was dissolved or abolished in the year 2000.

### Q: Where was the university located?
The institution was geolocated in the Chaoyang District of the People's Republic of China, at coordinates 43.880402777777775 latitude and 125.2998361111111 longitude.

### Q: What happened to the university after 2000?
In 2000, the university merged into Jilin University. Its former grounds are now referred to as the Chaoyang Campus of Jilin University.

### Q: Is this the same institution as Changchun University of Science and Technology?
No, according to structured knowledge properties, this entity is explicitly listed as "different from" the Changchun University of Science and Technology.

## Why It Matters
This entity represents a significant chapter in China's geological and higher education history. Operating from 1951 to 2000, it served as a specialized academic institution for nearly 50 years. Its integration into Jilin University marks a key moment of educational consolidation in China, where specialized colleges were absorbed into larger, comprehensive universities to enhance academic resources and prestige. The preservation of its specific geographic coordinates and historical names allows for precise historical mapping and distinguishes its legacy from other institutions with similar nomenclature.

## Notable For
- **Historical Merger**: Its transition into Jilin University serves as a case study in Chinese higher education restructuring.
- **Geological Focus**: Known historically as the Changchun Institute of Geology, indicating a specialized focus on earth sciences.
- **Specific Geography**: Occupied a precise location in Chaoyang District, now identifiable via the "Chaoyang Campus of Jilin University."
- **Nomenclature Distinction**: Notable for being frequently confused with, but structurally distinct from, the Changchun University of Science and Technology.

## Body

### Historical Timeline
The institution was officially established on August 30, 1951, under the name Changchun Institute of Geology (长春地质学院). It later operated as the Changchun University of Earth Sciences. The entity had a lifespan of 49 years, concluding with its dissolution in 2000.

### Campus and Location
The university was situated in the Chaoyang District of the People's Republic of China. The precise geospatial coordinates of the institution are latitude 43.880402777777775 and longitude 125.2998361111111. An image of the site, specifically the "West Gate of the former Changchun Institute of Geology" (2007), confirms the physical existence and location of the campus. Following the merger, the site became recognized as the "Chaoyang Campus of Jilin University."

### Institutional Relationships and Identity
The entity is classified as an instance of a "university." A critical distinction in its structured data is the property `different_from` Changchun University of Science and Technology, clarifying that these are two separate entities in knowledge graphs. Its primary organizational relationship is its merger into Jilin University.

### Data and Identifiers
The university is indexed in the Google Knowledge Graph with the ID `/g/1q6m269qy`. It maintains a presence on Wikimedia Commons, categorized under "Chaoyang Campus of Jilin University," and has a sitelink count of 2 (associated with Commons and Chinese Wikipedia). A specific Wikidata category ID `Q31019993` exists for the alumni of this educational institution.