In May of 2023, Anhui Sino-German Education Cooperation Foundation was awarded “4A Level Social Organization” by the Department of Civil Affairs of Anhui Province.

Registered and established on Feb.24, 2020 as a charitable organization engaged in public welfare and non-profit activities, this Foundation focuses on the development of the Sino-German Education Cooperation Demonstration Base and Hefei University. Simultaneously, ever since its birth the Foundation has been committed to the advancement of HFU into a high-level applied university and promoting Sino-German educational cooperation in the light of its thorough structure, mature system, standardized operation, distinct characteristics and broad prospects.

The grade assessment of social organizations is decided after comprehensive evaluation on the following aspects: basic conditions, internal governance, work performance and social evaluation. The grade remains valid for 5 years and is ranked on a descending scale from 5A to 1A.