Quanzhou Normal University

Quanzhou Normal University is located in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, a Class A first-class application-oriented university and a model application-oriented undergraduate university in Fujian. Its history dates back to the Quanzhou University Normal College founded in 1958, and it was officially established in 2000 after merging several normal schools.

The university has two campuses: the main campus in Quanzhou and the Nan'an branch campus, covering nearly 1,700 mu. It comprises 18 secondary colleges offering 57 undergraduate programs, with over 1,400 faculty and staff and nearly 18,000 full-time students.

Quanzhou Normal University is renowned for its application-oriented education, with a strong tradition in teacher training, serving as a key base for basic education teachers in Fujian. It has 6 provincial-level key disciplines and over 10 provincial first-class undergraduate programs, with majors like Primary Education, Chinese Language and Literature, and Chemistry accredited by the Ministry of Education.

The university is a master's degree cultivation unit in Fujian, actively developing graduate education. It is recognized as a model university for innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity education in Fujian, with students winning awards in national competitions such as the 'Internet+' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

The university boasts a highly qualified faculty, with over 40% of full-time teachers holding senior titles, including experts enjoying special government allowances and provincial teaching masters. The curriculum integrates general education with professional training, emphasizing practical teaching through 5 provincial experimental teaching demonstration centers and 3 provincial virtual simulation experimental centers.

Research is supported by provincial key laboratories (e.g., Minnan Culture Research Center, Key Laboratory of Marine Biological Resources Development and Utilization) and provincial humanities and social science bases. In recent years, the university has undertaken over 100 national and provincial research projects, achieving significant results in Minnan cultural heritage, marine biotechnology, and new materials.

The campus is beautifully landscaped with lush greenery, earning it the title of 'Garden Unit' in Fujian. The library covers 30,000 square meters, housing over 2 million volumes and abundant digital resources, with 24-hour study spaces.

Student dormitories are apartment-style, equipped with air conditioning, water heaters, private bathrooms, and full network coverage. Sports facilities include a standard track field, gymnasium, swimming pool, basketball courts, and tennis courts.