Nanjing University

About

Nanjing University, a venerable institution and a member of China's elite C9 League, is renowned for its comprehensive academic excellence, particularly in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. It boasts exceptionally strong programs in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Earth Sciences, alongside highly regarded faculties in Chinese Language and Literature, History, and Philosophy. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment with a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the graduate level, and a dedicated International Students Office providing extensive support from admissions to cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role in modern Chinese higher education and its status as a leading research hub, particularly in fundamental sciences.

Background

Nanjing University (NJU) is a public university in Nanjing and Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It is affiliated and sponsored by the Ministry of Education. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university is a member of the C9 League. Established in 1902 as Sanjiang Normal School, Nanjing University underwent a number of name changes, such as Nanjing Higher Normal School, National Southeastern University and National Central University, until it was renamed Nanjing University in 1950. It merged with the University of Nanking in 1952. Nanjing University has four campuses: the Xianlin campus in the northeast of Nanjing, the Gulou campus in the city center of Nanjing, the Pukou campus in the Pukou District of Nanjing, and the Suzhou campus in the city of Suzhou.

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