Jilin · Changchun

Northeast Normal University

Ranking
#55
QS World Ranking
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Founded
1946
Programs
289
Teachers211Double First-ClassScholarship Available
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University Profile

Introduction

A leading comprehensive normal university in Northeast China, excelling in teacher education and fostering global talent through interdisciplinary innovation.

Overview

Northeast Normal University (NENU) is a comprehensive research university located in Changchun, Jilin Province, directly under the Ministry of Education of China. Founded in 1946 as Northeast University and renamed in 1950, it is one of the earliest higher education institutions established by the Communist Party of China in the Northeast region.

NENU is a national '211 Project' and 'Double First-Class' university. It has two campuses: Renmin Street and Jingyue Street, with 21 colleges offering 72 undergraduate programs. The university enrolls over 15,000 undergraduates, 15,000 master's students, 3,000 doctoral students, and more than 700 international students, with a faculty of over 3,000.

Features & strengths

NENU is renowned as the 'Cradle of Teachers' in China, with exceptional strengths in education, psychology, and Marxist theory. It holds 24 first-level doctoral degree authorization disciplines and 35 first-level master's degree authorization disciplines.

Disciplines like Education, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Engineering rank in the global ESI top 1%. As a participant in the national '985 Project' for teacher education innovation, NENU leads in basic education research and teacher training.

Teaching & research

NENU boasts a distinguished faculty, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Engineering, as well as national teaching masters. The curriculum integrates theory with practice, offering interdisciplinary electives and international courses.

Research is supported by key laboratories such as the 'Key Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology' and 'Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics'. The university actively participates in the 'Double First-Class' initiative, achieving breakthroughs in environmental science, life sciences, and materials science.

Campus & facilities

NENU has two modern campuses: Renmin Street Campus in downtown Changchun, with convenient access to urban amenities, and Jingyue Street Campus near Jingyue Lake National Forest Park, featuring a scenic and tranquil environment.

Both campuses are equipped with advanced teaching buildings, libraries, labs, and sports facilities. Student dormitories are comfortable with air conditioning and internet access. Dining halls offer diverse cuisines to accommodate different dietary needs.

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