Leshan Normal University

Leshan Normal University is located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, at the foot of Mount Emei and beside the Leshan Giant Buddha—both UNESCO World Heritage sites. The university is a full-time public undergraduate institution approved by the Ministry of Education, supported by Wuhan University under the national 'Eastern Universities Supporting Western Universities Program', and listed in Sichuan's 'Double First-Class' discipline construction plan.

Founded in 1978 and upgraded to a bachelor's degree-granting university in 2000, it gained master's degree authorization in 2024. The campus covers over 1,150 mu (about 76.7 hectares), with a new 1,100-mu campus under planning.

Leshan Normal University is renowned for its teacher education programs, being a key institution in Sichuan's Excellent Teacher Education Training Plan. It offers 62 undergraduate majors across education, literature, science, engineering, and arts, with specialties like Primary Education, Chinese Language and Literature, and Mathematics and Applied Mathematics recognized as provincial-level featured programs.

In 2023, it was included in Sichuan's 'Double First-Class' discipline construction, and in 2024 it became a master's degree-granting institution, marking a significant milestone. The partnership with Wuhan University provides strong support in academic development and research.

The university comprises 15 teaching colleges covering a wide range of disciplines. Its faculty of over 1,500 includes more than 40% with senior titles and over 85% holding doctoral or master's degrees. Teaching innovations include small-class instruction, mentorship systems, and intensive practical training, supported by provincial-level experimental teaching demonstration centers and virtual simulation labs.

Research is conducted at provincial key laboratories and humanities research bases, with over 200 national and provincial projects completed in the last five years and 30+ provincial research awards. The library houses 1.81 million print volumes, 9.81 million e-books, and 65 databases.

The campus sits along the Binhe Road in downtown Leshan, surrounded by hills and rivers, with lush greenery year-round. Modern facilities include smart classrooms, multimedia rooms, and well-equipped labs. Student dormitories offer air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms.

Multiple dining halls serve diverse cuisines. Sports facilities include a gymnasium, track field, basketball and tennis courts. The new campus in Suji Ancient Town will add 350,000 sqm of space. Located just a few kilometers from the Leshan Giant Buddha, students can easily explore world heritage sites and enjoy a vibrant cultural life.