Overview
Founded 1946 as Private Northern Sichuan Agriculture and Industry College.
Merged with Xishan Academy and became Private Northern Sichuan University 1949. Merged with Northern Sichuan College of Humanities to shape Public Northern Sichuan University 1950.
Became Sichuan Normal College following the incoporation of East Sichuan Education College and part of Sichuan University 1952. Separated in two schools, one of which was called Nanchong Normal Vocational College 1956.
Upgraded to university-level and renamed Nanchong Normal College 1958.
Renamed Sichuan Normal College 1989. Acquired present title 2003.
Main administrative body: Sichuan Province
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Academic Details
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Faculties & Divisions
China West Normal University's academic divisions and the subject areas each houses are listed below.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
Chinese Language and Literature (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Literature
Land and Resources (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Rural Planning
- Town Planning
Life Sciences (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
Mathematics and Information (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Information Management
- Mathematics
Physical Education (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
Fine Arts (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fine Arts
Music (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Music
Business (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Computer Science (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
Educational Science and Technology (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Technology
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
Foreign Languages (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Modern Languages
History and Culture (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- History
Journalism and Communication (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Journalism
Law (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Management (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Management
Marxism (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Physics and Electrical Information (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electrical Engineering
- Physics
Politics and Administration (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Political Sciences
Programs Offered
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60 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China
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Frequently Asked Questions about China West Normal University
Quick answers to common questions about China West Normal University.
In which city is China West Normal University?
China West Normal University is based in Nanchong, China.
Is China West Normal University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
What qualification levels does China West Normal University offer?
China West Normal University offers bachelor's and master's programmes.
Is China West Normal University officially recognised?
Yes, China West Normal University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
What is China West Normal University's official website?
The institution's website is www.cwnu.edu.cn.
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