Changji University

Changji College is situated in Changji City, the capital of the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the heart of the Silk Road Economic Belt. It is only 30 kilometers from Urumqi, offering convenient transportation and a culturally diverse environment.

Founded in 1959 as Changji Normal School, it was upgraded to a full undergraduate institution in 2001. As of January 2026, the college operates two campuses—Xincheng and Yuanding—covering 2,070,300 square meters, with nearly 30,000 full-time students, including over 26,300 undergraduates.

Changji College has a long-standing tradition in teacher education and is a key base for training primary and secondary school teachers in Xinjiang, earning the reputation as the 'Cradle of Teachers in Northern Xinjiang.' The college offers four professional master's degree programs (including Materials and Chemical Engineering, Education) and one first-level academic master's degree program.

Its flagship disciplines—Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and subject teaching (Chinese, Math, Physics, Chemistry, English, Art, Primary Education)—are highly regarded. The college is among the first batch of National Language Promotion Bases and a Science Popularization Education Base of Xinjiang, excelling in language education and scientific outreach.

The college comprises 15 secondary teaching units offering 57 undergraduate and 25 associate degree programs across eight disciplines: literature, science, engineering, education, management, and arts. Teaching and research equipment totals over 200 million RMB, supporting provincial key laboratories and engineering centers in materials, chemical engineering, and education.

The Wanghe Academician Collaborative Innovation Center, established in 2024, boosts research capacity. The library holds 1.83 million print books and 2.02 million e-books. Curricula emphasize practical skills: teacher-training programs include intensive teaching practice, while engineering majors feature school-enterprise training bases.

Both Xincheng and Yuanding campuses are located in downtown Changji, featuring lush greenery and modern architecture blended with Xinjiang's regional character. Facilities include multimedia classrooms, smart labs, a gymnasium, and a standard track field.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access. Canteens serve diverse halal meals to accommodate various ethnic dietary needs. On-campus amenities include banks, supermarkets, and a medical clinic.