Qinghai Normal University

Qinghai Normal University (QHNU) is located in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. As a provincial key university and a doctoral degree-granting institution, it was founded in 1956 and has evolved through mergers into a comprehensive normal university with disciplines in arts, sciences, engineering, law, economics, management, and arts.

QHNU is a national base for training bilingual (Tibetan-Chinese) talents and a host institution for the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test), giving it unique strengths in bilingual education and international Chinese language teaching.

QHNU's core strength lies in its distinctive Tibetan-Chinese bilingual education system, a rare specialty nationwide, with dedicated programs in Tibetan language and literature, Tibetan-Chinese translation, and national-level bilingual teacher training.

Teacher education is a traditional pillar, with the university being part of the Excellent Teacher Training Program, producing many key educators for western China. Other strong fields include ecology, computer science, and geography, supported by several provincial key laboratories and research bases.

QHNU comprises 19 schools offering 61 undergraduate programs across diverse fields. It has 2 postdoctoral research stations, 5 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 21 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 13 professional master's degree categories.

The faculty includes 1,195 staff, many with senior titles and national honors. The curriculum emphasizes practice and innovation, with programs like the Excellent Teacher Training Plan and New Engineering projects. Research platforms include the Qinghai node of CERNET and the CALIS Qinghai Provincial Literature and Information Service Center, providing robust network and library support.

QHNU has two campuses, Chengxi and Chengbei, covering 1,380 mu (about 92 hectares) with a building area of 93,700 square meters. The campuses are green and blend modern architecture with plateau landscapes. Facilities include multimedia classrooms, labs, a library, and sports venues.

Student dormitories are comfortable with air conditioning and hot water, and canteens offer diverse meals including halal and Tibetan cuisine. Xining's cool summer climate makes it an ideal study destination. Free Wi-Fi covers the entire campus, ensuring a convenient living and learning environment.