China Women's University

China Women's University (CWU), located in Beijing, is a full-time undergraduate institution established by the state and administered by the All-China Women's Federation. It serves as the implementing unit for the Ministry of Commerce's short-term training programs and master's degree programs for women professionals from developing countries, as well as the Beijing Municipal 'Belt and Road' talent cultivation base project.

CWU is a member of the World Women's University Alliance and the chair unit of the Chinese Women's Higher Education Alliance. The university traces its origins to the New China Women's Vocational School, founded in 1949 by women pioneers including Cai Chang, Deng Yingchao, and Kang Keqing.

CWU's unique strength lies in its distinct focus on women's education and its role in advocating global gender equality. As the only women's undergraduate institution under the All-China Women's Federation, it excels in flagship programs such as social work (a national first-class undergraduate program), preschool education (highly reputed in Beijing), gender studies, and female leadership.

The university is a designated training base for women professionals from developing countries under the Ministry of Commerce, annually offering short-term training and master's programs for female officials and scholars from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

CWU comprises 10 teaching schools and departments, offering 20 undergraduate majors and 3 professional master's programs (Social Work, Law, Education) across disciplines including law, education, literature, management, and arts.

The faculty of 491 includes over 40% with senior titles, many with overseas study or research experience. The curriculum features a gender perspective and interdisciplinary integration, with popular courses like Introduction to Women's Studies, Gender and Development, and Global Women's Leadership.

Located in Beijing's Chaoyang District, the campus offers convenient transportation and surrounding amenities. Covering 237,476 square meters, it features a green environment with modern teaching facilities including smart classrooms, a moot court, and an early childhood education training center.

The library holds a rich collection with a specialized women's studies database. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, while the dining hall provides diverse Chinese and Western cuisine.