In the initial planning of Line 3, the northern terminus of the line was at University Town station. However, when the line was approved in 2012, it terminated at Shishan station (now Bo'ai Zhonglu) south of this station. In 2013, Line 3 was decided to extend to the north, which meant the station was restored, and it was planned to be built as an elevated station.[4] In 2015, the plan of Line 3 was changed, and this station was retained.[5] In 2019, the station was changed from an elevated to an underground station. In 2022 the station name was adjusted to Nanhai University Town.
On September 25, 2021, the underground diaphragm wall of the envelope structure of the station was enclosed.[6] On April 28, 2022, the back cover of the main structure was completed.[7] On August 5, 2022, the main structure of the site was capped.[8]
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^李传智 (2024-08-20). "官宣!佛山地铁3号线在建段将于本周五开通" [Official announcement! The under-construction section of Foshan Metro Line 3 will open this Friday]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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^李传智 (2013-06-07). "地铁三号线工程环评第二次公告发布:三号线将与7条地铁线换乘" [The second environmental impact assessment announcement for Metro Line 3 was released: Line 3 will transfer with 7 metro lines]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23 – via Sina Corporation.
^李传智; 何超 (2015-07-22). "最长地铁线串起14条轨道线" [The longest subway line connects 14 rail lines]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-23 – via Foshan Municipal People's Government.
^"三号线 | 加压奋进,百日攻坚——大学城站建设再提速" [Line 3 | Pressurized and advanced, 100-day breakthrough - the construction of University Town Station is accelerated again]. Official WeChat Account of Foshan Metro (in Simplified Chinese). 2021-09-29. Archived from the original on 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
^"3号线丨全力以赴保进度 大学城站全面封底" [Line 3: Go all out to ensure progress, University Town Station is fully sealed]. Official WeChat Account of Foshan Metro (in Simplified Chinese). 2022-04-30. Archived from the original on 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
^"3号线丨坚定实干信心,凝聚奋进力量——大学城站主体结构顺利封顶" [Line 3 - Strengthen confidence in hard work and gather strength for progress-the main structure of University Town Station has been successfully capped] (in Simplified Chinese). Foshan Metro. 2022-08-08. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
^"定了!佛山地铁3号线在建段8月23日开通运营,票价公布→" [It's settled! The under-construction section of Foshan Metro Line 3 will open on August 23, and the ticket prices will be announced →]. Zhujiang Times (in Simplified Chinese). 2024-08-20. Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-23 – via Official NetEase account.
^"南海大学城". Foshan Metro (in Simplified Chinese). Foshan Metro.