The academics of the University include 11 colleges with 34 departments offering a total of 101 major fields of study, which cover economics, humanities, management, engineering, agriculture, medicine and law. It has grown into a multi-discipline and multi-layer comprehensive university. Going global has also been a major feature for the competitive edge of the University. On an annual basis the University employs over 20 professors from the USA, the UK, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, France and Korea. The University has set up collaborative, twinning faculty/student exchange and other programmes with over 40 colleges and universities worldwide. Students who get into top-notch overseas universities are awarded scholarships. The university offers International Foundation Program and concerning different needs from students, a package of five individual programs for Chinese Study is designed, in addition, they have XAIU&GRCC 1+1+2 PROGRAM and XAIU Dual Degree Programs.