Shanxi Normal University

Shanxi Normal University (SXNU) is located at No. 339 Taiyu Road, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province. It is a full-time public university under the administration of Shanxi Province. As a key provincial university, SXNU is renowned for its distinctive teacher education programs while offering a wide range of disciplines including humanities, sciences, engineering, law, economics, management, and arts.

The university provides a complete training system from bachelor's to doctoral degrees and serves as a vital base for training basic education teachers in Shanxi. It is also a 'Double First-Class' discipline construction university and a key institution under the '1331 Project'.

SXNU's core strength lies in its profound tradition of teacher education and excellent teacher training system. As the first pilot university in Shanxi for publicly-funded teacher training and a participant in the 'Excellent Teacher Plan', the university enjoys a high reputation in basic education teacher cultivation, with graduates widely welcomed in primary and secondary schools across Shanxi and beyond.

The university offers 7 doctoral degree authorization disciplines, 21 master's degree authorization disciplines, and 3 postdoctoral research stations, covering education, literature, history, sciences, engineering, law, economics, management, and arts.

SXNU boasts a well-structured and highly qualified faculty, with over 40% of full-time teachers holding senior professional titles and a steadily increasing proportion of doctoral degree holders. The university implements the 'Excellent Teacher Training Plan', integrating educational theory with teaching practice through micro-teaching, educational observation, and teaching internships.

In research, SXNU hosts provincial key laboratories, humanities and social science research bases, and a Shanxi basic education resource database, undertaking numerous national and provincial research projects in teacher education, regional culture, and materials chemistry.

The main campus of SXNU is located in Xiaodian District, Taiyuan, with convenient transportation and complete surrounding amenities. Covering about 1,000 mu (approximately 67 hectares), the campus features high green coverage and a pleasant environment.

Modern teaching facilities include well-equipped classroom buildings, a library, experimental centers, and sports venues. The library holds extensive collections and electronic resources covering all disciplines. Student dormitories are well-furnished with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access.