Capital Normal University

Beijing, China

Updated May 2026 · Source: cnu.edu.cn

Overview

English Name: Capital Normal University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
ARWU (Shanghai) 2025 #801-900 CWTS Leiden 2025 #914 SCImago 2026 #1717

A public university based in Beijing, China, Capital Normal University operates as a higher-education provider.

Academically, Capital Normal University teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.

Capital Normal University has 31,559 students, doctoral-qualified faculty support teaching and research.

On record, Capital Normal University is ranked #1717 globally and #260 within China.

Location & Contact

Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Capital Normal University are listed below.

Address: 105 Xisanhuan Beilu
Postal Code: 100037
Phone: 110402430068

Academic Details

The numbers behind Capital Normal University: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS https://school.cucas.edu.cn/Capital-Normal-University-171/program/
Total Students: 31,559
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,642
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 1,050

Degrees

Also postdoctoral programs

Bachelor's 11 programs
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Philosophy
Master's 91 programs
  • Administrative Law
  • Adult Education
  • Aesthetics
  • African Languages
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Ancient Languages
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Art Criticism
  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Botany
  • Cell Biology
  • Chinese
  • Civil Law
  • Classical Languages
  • Commercial Law
  • Computer Science
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contemporary History
  • Criminal Law
  • Cultural Studies
  • Curriculum
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Ecology
  • Educational Psychology
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethics
  • Eurasian and North Asian Languages
  • European Languages
  • Fine Arts
  • French
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • German
  • Health Administration
  • Higher Education
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Information Sciences
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • International Law
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Japanese
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Logic
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Media Studies
  • Microbiology
  • Modern History
  • Molecular Biology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Neurosciences
  • Optical Technology
  • Optics
  • Philology
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Psychology
  • Publishing and Book Trade
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Software Engineering
  • Solid State Physics
  • South and Southeast Asian Languages
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Training
  • Technology Education
  • Tourism
  • Vocational Education
  • Water Science
  • Zoology
Doctoral 57 programs
  • Adult Education
  • Aesthetics
  • African Languages
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Asian Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Botany
  • Cell Biology
  • Classical Languages
  • Cultural Studies
  • Curriculum
  • Dance
  • Ecology
  • Educational Psychology
  • English
  • Ethics
  • European Languages
  • Fine Arts
  • French
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • German
  • Higher Education
  • Hindi
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Logic
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Optics
  • Philology
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Statistics
  • Teacher Training
  • Technology Education
  • Vocational Education
  • Zoology

Faculties & Divisions

The schools and divisions inside Capital Normal University, with subject coverage, are listed below.

Adult Education (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Adult Education
Fine Arts (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fine Arts
Foreign Languages (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Modern Languages
Information Engineering (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
International Education (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
Life Sciences (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Natural Sciences
Music (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Music
Political Science and Law (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
  • Political Sciences
Primary Education (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Primary Education
Chemistry (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
Educational Technology (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Educational Technology
Mathematics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Physics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Culture of Calligraphy of China (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Painting and Drawing
Continuing Education (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Continuing Education
Educational Sciences (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Preschool Education
  • Psychology

Programs Offered

Capital Normal University's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

93 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China

Bachelor's Degree 93 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Chemistry
Chemistry

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Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology
Archaeology

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Archaeology (Geographic Information Science Double Bachelor's Degree Program)
Visual Arts

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Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
AI & Machine Learning

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Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence (Teacher Training)
AI & Machine Learning

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Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence (Teacher Training) (Top-Notch Innovation Class)
AI & Machine Learning

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Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence (Top-Notch Innovation Class)
AI & Machine Learning

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Bachelor's Degree in Big Data Management and Application
Data Science & Analytics

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Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences (Teacher Training)
Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences / Biotechnology
Biological Sciences

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How to apply to Capital Normal University

The application path for Capital Normal University, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Capital Normal University

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Capital Normal University runs 93 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to Capital Normal University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for China.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Capital Normal University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.cnu.edu.cn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 110402430068. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Capital Normal University

A short Q&A covering Capital Normal University's essentials — founding, location, and structure.

In which city is Capital Normal University?

Capital Normal University is based in Beijing, China.

What is Capital Normal University's control type?

Capital Normal University operates as a public institution.

How many students study at Capital Normal University?

Capital Normal University has approximately 31,559 students.

What qualification levels does Capital Normal University offer?

Programmes at Capital Normal University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises Capital Normal University?

Yes, Capital Normal University is recognised by Ministry of Education.

Where can I learn more about Capital Normal University?

The institution's website is www.cnu.edu.cn.

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