Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology

Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology (HNUST) is a provincial public university located in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, known for its strengths in agricultural science, teacher education, and vocational technical education.

Founded in 1941, it began offering higher education in 1975, gained master's degree authorization in 2006, and was approved as a doctoral degree project construction unit in 2024. The university has three campuses: Qinhuangdao, Development Zone, and Changli, covering 950,000 square meters with over 500,000 square meters of building space.

HNUST is one of China's first pilot universities for the Outstanding Agricultural and Forestry Talent Education and Training Program, excelling in agricultural science and teacher education. It hosts national-level platforms such as the Ministry of Education's key vocational teacher training base, the Ministry of Science and Technology's entrepreneurship training base, and the Ministry of Agriculture's modern agricultural technology training base.

The university is recognized as a demonstration institution for innovation and entrepreneurship education in Hebei Province. Flagship programs include agronomy, horticulture, animal science, food science and engineering, and education.

The university comprises 20 academic units offering 77 undergraduate programs, 7 first-level master's degree disciplines, and 5 professional master's degree categories. It has over 1,200 full-time faculty members, many with senior titles and national/provincial talent honors.

Teaching and research equipment exceeds 300 million yuan in value, and the library holds over 1.8 million volumes. HNUST operates several provincial-level research platforms, including the Hebei Agricultural Engineering Technology Research Center and the Hebei Vocational Education Research Base.

The three campuses offer distinct environments: the Qinhuangdao campus is centrally located with modern facilities; the Development Zone campus is near the high-tech industrial zone, fostering industry-academia collaboration; the Changli campus boasts a historic setting and extensive agricultural experiment fields.

All campuses feature well-equipped classrooms, labs, libraries, sports facilities, and student dormitories with air conditioning and internet access. Dining halls serve diverse cuisines. With high greenery coverage and a vibrant academic atmosphere, the campuses provide an ideal living and learning environment.