Nanjing Normal University

Overview

Nanjing Normal University (NJNU) is a leading normal university in Nanjing, founded in 1902 as part of the Sanjiang Normal School. NJNU has a strong reputation in teacher education, geography, Chinese language and literature, and biology. As a key university under Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative, NJNU plays a central role in teacher training and educational research in Jiangsu Province and eastern China, while also maintaining strong programs in sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Key Facts

Item	Details
Founded	1902
Type	Public research university
QS World Ranking	Top 600-800 globally
Campus Size	400 acres (162 hectares)
Location	Nanjing, Jiangsu
Programs	24 schools and departments
Students	~30,000
International Students	~2,000

International Admissions

• Admissions URL: https://www.njnu.edu.cn/en/
• Programs Available: Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, and Chinese language programs
• Language Requirements: HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programs; IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ for English-taught programs
• Application Period: Typically October to March for fall intake
• Tuition: Varies by program; approximately RMB 18,000–28,000/year

Related Concepts

• Nanjing — Capital of Jiangsu and home to NJNU
• CSC Scholarship — Chinese Government Scholarship opportunities