Overview
Founded 1902 as the Imperial Higher Learning Institution Normal School.
Became National Beijing Normal Junior College 1912, then National Beiping Normal University 1923. Became Northwest Union University Education College 1937, then separated from it and became National Northwest Normal College 1949.
Moved to Lanzhou. Became Gansu Normal University 1958, then Northwest Normal College 1981.
Acquired present title 1988.
Under the administration of Gansu Province
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
The numbers behind Northwest Normal University: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.
Faculties & Divisions
Northwest 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 Litterature (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Literature
Communication Studies (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
Computer Science and Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
Continuing Education (College) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Economics (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Management
Education (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Sciences
Educational Technology (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Technology
Fine Arts (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fine Arts
Foreign Languages and Literature (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English
- Literature
- Modern Languages
Geography and Environmental Science (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
History and Culture (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- History
Life Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
Marxism (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Music (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Music
Physical Education (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
Physics and Electronic Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Physics
Psygohology (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Social Development and Public Management (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Studies
Teacher Training (College) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Tourism (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Tourism
Business Administration (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Dance (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
Graduate Studies (School) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Law (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Normal University
Common questions about Northwest Normal University — answers from its published profile.
Where can I find Northwest Normal University?
The institution is located in Lanzhou, China.
Is Northwest Normal University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
Who recognises Northwest Normal University?
Northwest Normal University is accredited by Ministry of Education.
Where can I learn more about Northwest Normal University?
The institution's website is www.nwnu.edu.cn.
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