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Hunan Normal University

Changsha, China

Updated May 2026 · Source: hunnu.edu.cn

Overview

English Name: Hunan Normal University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #601-700 CWTS Leiden 2025 #693 SCImago 2026 #1060
Hunan Normal University institutional setting
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Hunan Normal University runs as a public university in Changsha, China. The institution functions as a higher-education provider.

Hunan Normal University's academic profile: it teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.

Hunan Normal University is ranked #1060 globally and #186 within China.

Location & Contact

Where to find Hunan Normal University, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Address: Xiwei Lushan Campus 36 Lushan Road
Postal Code: 410081

Academic Details

Hunan Normal University's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS https://school.cucas.edu.cn/Hunan-Normal-University-122/program/
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,850

Degrees

Also postdoctoral programs

Bachelor's 14 programs
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Information Sciences
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Medicine
  • Natural Sciences
  • Performing Arts
  • Tourism
Master's 143 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Administrative Law
  • Adult Education
  • Aesthetics
  • African Languages
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Anatomy
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Art Criticism
  • Astrophysics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Botany
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Law
  • Classical Languages
  • Commercial Law
  • Communication Arts
  • Comparative Literature
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contemporary History
  • Curriculum
  • Dance
  • Demography and Population
  • Dermatology
  • Design
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • English
  • Epidemiology
  • Ethics
  • Eurasian and North Asian Languages
  • European Languages
  • Film
  • Fine Arts
  • Folklore
  • Food Technology
  • Foreigners Education
  • Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
  • French Studies
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Germanic Studies
  • Gerontology
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Higher Education
  • Hindi
  • Histology
  • History of Law
  • Immunology
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • International Law
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International Studies
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Japanese
  • Journalism
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Logic
  • Management
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Microelectronics
  • Microwaves
  • Modern History
  • Molecular Biology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Oncology
  • Opera
  • Operations Research
  • Ophthalmology
  • Optics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philology
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Radiology
  • Regional Studies
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Sociology
  • Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Sports
  • Sports Medicine
  • Statistics
  • Surgery
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Technology
  • Technology Education
  • Theatre
  • Tourism
  • Venereology
  • Vocational Education
  • Water Management
  • Water Science
  • Writing
  • Zoology
Doctoral 75 programs
  • Administrative Law
  • Adult Education
  • Aesthetics
  • African Languages
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Art Criticism
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Computer Networks
  • Constitutional Law
  • Curriculum
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Ecology
  • Educational Technology
  • English Studies
  • Ethics
  • Ethnology
  • Eurasian and North Asian Languages
  • European Languages
  • European Studies
  • Film
  • Fine Arts
  • French Studies
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Germanic Studies
  • Higher Education
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International Studies
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Logic
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Neurosciences
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Opera
  • Optics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Philology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Religious Studies
  • Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Technology Education
  • Theatre
  • Vocational Education
  • Zoology

Faculties & Divisions

Hunan Normal University's faculties and the subjects each covers are listed below.

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • Cultural Studies
Educational Sciences (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Curriculum
  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Sciences
  • Educational Technology
  • Higher Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Preschool Education
Fine Arts (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Fine Arts
Foreign Languages (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages
  • Russian
History and Culture (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cultural Studies
  • History
Law (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • International Law
  • Law
Liberal Arts (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Chinese
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
Life Sciences (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Zoology
Mathematics and Computer Science (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
Medicine (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
Music (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dance
  • Music
  • Musicology
Physical Education (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
Physics and Information Science (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Physics
Polytechnic (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Fashion Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
Public Administration (College) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Demography and Population
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
Resource and Environment Studies (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Natural Resources
Tourism (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Tourism
Vocational Studies (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Clothing and Sewing
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Business (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Real Estate
Journalism and Communication (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Journalism

Programs Offered

Browse Hunan Normal University's programmes by level, or filter by name.

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

Bachelor's Degree 83 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising
Advertising & Digital Marketing
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Electronics Technology Education
Robotics & Automation
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics
Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology
Psychology
Bachelor's Degree in Arabic
Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Art Design
Applied Design
Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
AI & Machine Learning
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting and Hosting Arts
Media Studies & Mass Media

Showing 10 of 83.

How to apply to Hunan Normal University

A five-step guide to applying to Hunan Normal University.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Use the programme finder to browse Hunan Normal University's 83 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Programme-level requirements at Hunan Normal University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Hunan Normal University processes applications through www.hunnu.edu.cn. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunan Normal University

Frequently asked questions about Hunan Normal University.

In which city is Hunan Normal University?

Hunan Normal University is based in Changsha, China.

Is Hunan Normal University a public or private institution?

Hunan Normal University is a public institution.

What degrees does Hunan Normal University offer?

Hunan Normal University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is Hunan Normal University accredited?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.

Where can I learn more about Hunan Normal University?

You can find Hunan Normal University online at www.hunnu.edu.cn.

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