Gannan Normal University

Gannan Normal University (GNNU) is a public undergraduate institution located in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, sponsored by the Jiangxi Provincial People's Government. It is designated as a Jiangxi 'Double First-Class' university and a government-funded normal student training university.

Founded in 1958 as Gannan Junior Normal College, it was renamed Gannan Normal University in 2016 and officially approved as a doctoral degree-granting institution in 2024, marking a significant milestone. As a key support institution under the Ministry of Education's counterpart assistance program and the Collaborative Quality Improvement Plan for Teacher Education, GNNU plays a vital role in the border region of Jiangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, and Hunan provinces.

GNNU is renowned for its teacher education programs. Chemistry has entered the top 1% of ESI global rankings, while Horticulture and Marxist Theory are selected as provincial 'Double First-Class' potential disciplines. The university offers 17 first-level master's degree programs and 19 professional master's degree programs, and with the addition of doctoral programs in 2024, it now provides a complete degree system from bachelor's to doctorate—the only provincial normal university in the region to do so.

Thirty-nine undergraduate programs have been recognized as national or provincial first-class programs, and all 17 teacher education programs have passed the second-level accreditation by the Ministry of Education, demonstrating high teaching quality.

GNNU comprises 18 teaching units offering 62 undergraduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, education, economics, management, law, and arts. The faculty includes over 1,600 staff, with a high proportion of senior professors and several national and provincial teaching masters.

The university hosts multiple provincial key laboratories, engineering research centers, and humanities research bases. It emphasizes industry-education integration, establishing collaborative institutes such as the Dingnan Industrial College, the AI Education Excellence Engineer College, and the Smart Manufacturing and Future Energy College.

GNNU's three campuses each have distinct features: Rongjiang is the main campus with modern classrooms, libraries, and sports facilities; Zhanggong is located in the old town with rich cultural heritage; Baita serves as a university science park focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship.

The campuses are green and well-maintained, with comfortable dormitories equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms. Multiple dining halls offer diverse cuisines. Affiliated middle schools, primary schools, and kindergartens are available for faculty families.