Qufu Normal University

Located in Qufu, Shandong Province—the birthplace of Confucius and a city rich in historical and cultural heritage—Qufu Normal University (QFNU) is a key provincial university jointly established by the Shandong Provincial Department of Education and Jining Municipal Government.

It is recognized as a first-class discipline construction university in Shandong, one of China's first universities to enroll graduate students, and a Ministry of Education pilot institution for excellent secondary school teacher training.

QFNU is renowned for its teacher education programs, being a Ministry of Education pilot for excellent secondary school teacher training and producing a large number of outstanding educators. Flagship majors include Education, Chinese Language and Literature, History, and Mathematics, with Education designated as a national-level specialty.

As one of the first six key universities in Shandong, QFNU offers 12 doctoral programs, 26 master's programs, and 11 postdoctoral research stations. It ranks among the top normal universities in China according to the 2023 Soft Science ranking.

QFNU employs 2,808 faculty members, over 40% of whom are professors or associate professors, including academicians and recipients of the National Outstanding Youth Science Fund. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with a dual-mentor system for teacher training and distinctive courses on Confucian culture and Chinese classics.

The university operates several provincial-level key laboratories and humanities research bases, achieving international breakthroughs in mathematics, chemistry, and materials science. In recent years, QFNU has undertaken over 200 national-level research projects and published an increasing number of high-impact papers.

The Qufu campus, located near the Confucius Temple and Mansion, features ancient trees and a blend of traditional and modern architecture, with a well-stocked library including a rare book collection. The Rizhao campus, by the Yellow Sea, offers a modern environment with advanced teaching buildings, labs, and sports facilities.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, and cafeterias provide diverse dining options. Both campuses have dedicated international student apartments for convenient living.