Hainan Normal University

Hainan Normal University (HAINNU), located in Haikou, Hainan Province, is a key university jointly built by Hainan Province and the Ministry of Education. Its roots trace back to Qiongtai Academy founded in 1705, with the modern institution established in 1949 and renamed Hainan Normal University in 2007.

As a comprehensive normal university, HAINNU is selected into national programs like the Excellent Teacher Training Plan and the Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China. It collaborates with UNESCO and other international organizations to promote innovation and entrepreneurship education.

HAINNU's core strength lies in teacher education, especially in training primary and secondary school teachers. It offers 6 first-level doctoral programs, 19 master's programs, and 4 postdoctoral research stations, covering education, literature, science, and more.

As a pilot unit for AI-empowered teacher development by the Ministry of Education, HAINNU leads in smart education. It is also a national demonstration university for innovation and entrepreneurship education, with a national student innovation training program.

HAINNU has 25 schools offering 65 undergraduate majors across arts, sciences, engineering, education, economics, management, and law. The faculty includes over 2,166 staff, with more than 40% holding senior titles, including experts from academician workstations.

Teaching emphasizes small classes, seminars, and hands-on practice. Research platforms include provincial key labs, humanities bases, and academician stations, with notable achievements in tropical ecology, marine pharmaceuticals, and Li-Miao culture.

The Longkun South campus is in downtown Haikou, with easy access to shopping and transport; the Guilin Yang campus is in the new Jiangdong area, featuring modern facilities and green spaces. Total building area is 967,000 sqm, with teaching equipment worth 423 million RMB.

Libraries hold extensive collections and digital resources. Dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet. Sports venues, canteens, and medical centers are available. Haikou's tropical climate keeps the campus lush and pleasant year-round, offering a comfortable living and learning environment.