Xizang Minzu University

Xizang Minzu University, located in Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, with two campuses in Xi'an and Xianyang, is a co-established university by the People's Government of the Tibet Autonomous Region and the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.

It is a key university in central and western China. As the first institution of higher education founded by the central government for Tibet after its peaceful liberation, its predecessor was the Tibet Public School opened in 1958, renamed Tibet Institute for Nationalities in 1965, and finally Xizang Minzu University in 2015.

Xizang Minzu University's flagship programs include Tibetan language and literature, ethnology, medicine, and teacher education. The Tibetan language program, one of the earliest specialized programs in Tibet's history, carries deep cultural significance.

The university is a pilot unit of the Ministry of Education's Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program, highlighting its strength in medical education. As a selected university for the Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China, it plays a vital role in higher education for ethnic regions.

Academically, Xizang Minzu University comprises 12 teaching units offering 59 undergraduate programs, with curricula balancing ethnic characteristics and modern disciplines such as Tibetan studies, ethnology, medicine, and economics.

The faculty of 1,328 includes experts in ethnic education. Research platforms include a postdoctoral innovation practice base, and the university undertakes numerous national and provincial projects, particularly in Tibetology, ethnic medicine, and plateau ecology.

Xizang Minzu University has two campuses in Xi'an and Xianyang, covering a total area of 1,157.48 mu with 498,000 square meters of building space. The campuses are beautifully landscaped with high green coverage, earning titles like National Model Unit for Greening and National Civilized Campus.

Facilities include modern teaching buildings, a library with over 3.19 million volumes, laboratories, and sports venues. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning and internet, and canteens offer diverse cuisines to accommodate different ethnic groups.