Abstract: The Welding Teaching and Research Group at The Shenyang Polytechnic University was established in 1953. Since 1958, a four-year undergraduate curriculum specialized in welding engineering has been offered at this university. A master degree in welding engineering has been available since 1979. The teaching and research staff now amounts 34, headed by professor Wen Jinlin, including 6 associate professors, 12 instructors and 2 engineers.