East China Normal University

East China Normal University (ECNU) is a comprehensive research university located in Shanghai, China. It is directly under the Ministry of Education and jointly supported by the Shanghai Municipal Government. Founded in 1951 through the merger of prestigious institutions like Daxia University and Guanghua University, ECNU has inherited a rich academic tradition.

The university has two campuses, Putuo and Minhang, covering 207 hectares, with a library collection of over 5.38 million volumes. As a key national university under the '211 Project' and '985 Project', it was selected as a Class A institution in the national 'World-Class Universities' initiative in 2017.

ECNU's flagship disciplines include Education, Geography, Psychology, Ecology, Statistics, and Software Engineering. In the fourth round of China's discipline evaluation, Education, Geography, Psychology, Ecology, and Statistics were rated A+ or A, ranking among the top nationwide.

The university hosts several national key laboratories, such as the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research and the State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy. Often called the 'Columbia of the East', ECNU has a stellar reputation in teacher education, producing many outstanding educators.

ECNU comprises 4 faculties and 34 schools/departments, offering 63 undergraduate programs, 36 first-level doctoral programs, and 37 first-level master's programs. The faculty includes over 200 national-level talents such as academicians and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars.

Teaching emphasizes a blend of general education and specialization, with small-class instruction and seminar-style courses encouraging interdisciplinary learning. Research platforms include 2 state key laboratories, 1 national engineering research center, and numerous ministry-level key labs and research bases.

ECNU's Putuo campus is located in downtown Shanghai, featuring tree-lined paths and a mix of historic and modern buildings, earning it the nickname 'Garden University'. The Minhang campus is more modern, with spacious classrooms, advanced labs, and sports facilities.

Both campuses provide comfortable dormitories (including international student apartments), multiple dining halls serving Chinese and Western cuisine, and convenient campus transportation. The library offers extensive print and electronic resources.