Ningde Normal University

Located in Ningde City, on the northeastern coast of Fujian Province near Fuzhou, Ningde Normal University (NDNU) is a full-time public undergraduate institution approved by the Ministry of Education. It is run by the Fujian Provincial Government and has been selected into the Fujian First-Class Applied Construction Universities (B Class) and the Fujian Demonstration Applied Undergraduate Universities.

Its history dates back to 1958 as Fu'an Normal School, and it was upgraded to a university in 2010. In 2024, NDNU was approved as a new master's degree-granting institution, marking a significant milestone. The university has two campuses (Dongqiao and Jiaocheng) covering about 1,047 mu, with over 11,000 full-time undergraduates.

NDNU's strengths lie in its strong teacher education tradition and applied disciplines. Flagship programs include Primary Education, Preschool Education, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, which are provincial first-class majors.

Applied disciplines like Mechanical Design and Automation, Applied Chemistry, and Biotechnology align with Ningde's key industries such as new energy and biomedicine, ensuring high graduate employability. The university is a Fujian Demonstration Applied Undergraduate University and part of the Data China 'Hundred Schools Project', with a distinctive focus on data science.

NDNU boasts a qualified faculty of 934 staff, including 714 full-time teachers, 233 with doctoral degrees, and 95 master's supervisors. It offers 40 undergraduate programs across 9 disciplines: education, literature, science, engineering, agriculture, law, medicine, management, and arts.

The university has 2 national first-class courses and 41 provincial first-class courses, along with multiple provincial teaching teams and reform projects. Research platforms include the Digital Intelligence Ningde Research Institute, with teaching and research equipment valued at over 246 million yuan.

The campus environment is pleasant with modern facilities. The main Dongqiao campus features contemporary teaching buildings, labs, a library, and sports venues; the Jiaocheng campus has historical charm. Greenery is abundant, creating a comfortable study and living space.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning and water heaters, and cafeterias offer diverse meals. The library provides 24/7 electronic resources. Sports facilities include tracks, basketball and tennis courts.