Jilin Normal University

Jilin Normal University (JLNU) is located in Siping City, Jilin Province, China, with a second campus in the provincial capital Changchun. As a key university under the Jilin Provincial Government, it focuses on teacher education while offering a wide range of disciplines including arts, sciences, engineering, management, law, and arts.

Founded in 1958 as Siping Junior Teachers College, it was renamed Jilin Normal University in 2002. Over six decades, it has become the center for training basic education teachers, university faculty, and teacher education research in Jilin Province.

JLNU's core strength lies in its deep expertise in teacher education. It is a designated institution for the Ministry of Education's Excellent Teacher Training Program and serves as the provincial training center for high school key teachers, university faculty training, and teacher education research.

In terms of disciplines, Chemistry stands out with a postdoctoral research station and doctoral degree authorization, making it a flagship field. Other strong disciplines include Chinese Language and Literature, Mathematics, and Physics, all offering master's degrees.

JLNU comprises 19 colleges and 1 teaching department, offering 61 undergraduate programs covering both teacher education and non-teaching fields. The faculty includes 1,622 staff members, with a high proportion of senior professors, many of whom are recognized in national and provincial talent programs.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice: teacher education students complete systematic teaching internships, while non-teaching students gain practical skills through industry-university cooperation.

JLNU has two campuses in Siping and Changchun, covering a total area of 1 million square meters with 680,000 square meters of buildings. The main Siping campus features a green and pleasant environment with complete teaching facilities.

The Changchun campus, located in the provincial capital, offers convenient transportation and access to urban resources. The university has 620 million yuan worth of teaching and research equipment, a well-stocked library, modern laboratories, gymnasiums, and student activity centers.