Capital Normal University

Capital Normal University (CNU) is a key municipal university located in Beijing, China, under the administration of Beijing Municipality. It is a national 'Double First-Class' construction university. Founded in 1954 as Beijing Normal College, it was renamed Capital Normal University in 1992.

As a member of the Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance, CNU actively promotes internationalization and has been designated as a Ministry of Education Demonstration Base for Studying in China, attracting students from around the world.

Capital Normal University's strengths lie in teacher education, humanities, and basic sciences. Its flagship disciplines—Education, Chinese Language and Literature, History, and Mathematics—are nationally renowned, with Education designated as a national 'Double First-Class' discipline.

The university boasts multiple national characteristic majors and first-class undergraduate programs, such as Primary Education, Chinese Language and Literature, History, and Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. In the Ministry of Education's discipline evaluations, several fields earned A-level rankings, placing CNU among the top universities nationwide.

Capital Normal University has a highly qualified faculty of 2,419 staff, including national teaching masters and academic leaders. It offers 26 first-level master's degree programs and 19 first-level doctoral degree programs, covering philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, management, and arts.

The university's teaching and research equipment assets exceed 1.9 billion RMB, supporting cutting-edge research. CNU emphasizes innovative curricula with small-class teaching and interdisciplinary electives, encouraging students to engage in research projects.

Capital Normal University's campuses cover approximately 1,036,500 square meters, with a total building area of 973,200 square meters across eight locations. The main campus in Haidian District is conveniently located near the National Library and several universities.

The campus features modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, and sports facilities amid green surroundings. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet access, and cafeterias offer a variety of cuisines.