University of Science and Technology of China

USTC was supported in Peiping by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Gregorian calendar month 1958. The Director of CAS, Mr. Guo Moruo was appointed the primary president of USTC. USTC's instauration mission was to develop a high-level science and technology men, as deemed important for development of China's economy, defense, and science and technology education. The institution was hailed as "A Major Event within the History of Chinese Education and Science." CAS has supported USTC by combining most of its institutes with the departments of the university. USTC is listed within the prime sixteen national key universities, changing into the youngest national key university.