Beijing Normal University

Beijing Normal University (BNU) is a national key university jointly built by the Ministry of Education and Beijing Municipality. Its main campus is located in Haidian District, Beijing, with an additional campus in Zhuhai.

BNU is centered on teacher education, educational science, and basic disciplines in liberal arts and sciences, earning the reputation as the 'Cradle of People's Teachers.' As a member of the national '985 Project,' '211 Project,' and 'Double First-Class' A-level universities, BNU enjoys high prestige both domestically and internationally.

BNU's flagship disciplines include education, psychology, geography, Chinese language and literature, and history. Education and psychology consistently rank first in China, while geography and Chinese language are among the top nationwide.

In QS World University Rankings by Subject, education ranks in the global top 50, and psychology and geography are also world-class. The university hosts several national key laboratories, such as the State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning and the State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Resource Ecology.

BNU boasts a highly qualified faculty of 2,637 full-time teachers, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Engineering, Changjiang Scholars, and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars.

The university comprises 3 faculties and 29 schools, offering 77 undergraduate programs, 36 first-level master's degree programs, 34 first-level doctoral degree programs, and 30 postdoctoral research stations. The curriculum emphasizes a combination of general education and professional depth, with small-class teaching and a mentorship system that encourages interdisciplinary course selection.

The Beijing campus is located in Haidian District, near Zhongguancun Science Park and the Old Summer Palace. It features ancient trees, red walls, and green tiles, blending classical charm with modern facilities. The library holds over 5.84 million printed volumes and abundant electronic resources, with 24-hour study spaces.

The Zhuhai campus, situated in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, boasts a beautiful environment, modern architecture, advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, and large sports venues. Both campuses offer comfortable student dormitories (including international student apartments), diverse dining halls, gyms, swimming pools, and an International Student Service Center to help newcomers adapt quickly.