Tianjin Normal University

Tianjin, China World Rank #1954

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: Tianjin Normal University
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
World Rank: #1954
Rank in China: #286

Tianjin Normal University runs as a public institution in Tianjin, China, serving as a higher-education provider within China.

Academically, Tianjin Normal University spans bachelor's through doctoral programmes, hosted within numerous faculties and schools. The university runs a catalogue of active programmes across these constituent units.

The institution serves 25,800 students across its programmes. A full-time academic staff supports teaching and research alongside support staff who manage student services, operating within its campus environment.

Tianjin Normal University occupies position #1954 globally and #286 within China. The institution participates in China's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Where to find Tianjin Normal University, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links. Confirm the published channels here are current before sending application materials.

Address: 393 Binshui West Road Xiqing Dist.
Postal Code: 300387
Phone: 12011102000560

Academic Details

Academic statistics for Tianjin Normal University — including its student body and academic staff numbers. Read these alongside rankings; institution scale changes how rankings should be interpreted.

Academic Year: September to July (September-January; March- July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination
Total Students: 25,800
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,363

Degrees

Also MPA, MBA, MLIS, MFA; postdoctoral programmes

Bachelor's 38 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Ancient Languages
  • Applied Physics
  • Archiving
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese
  • Communication Arts
  • Computer Science
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • Fine Arts
  • Foreigners Education
  • Geography
  • Information Sciences
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Physics
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Social Work
  • Sports
  • Telecommunications Engineering
Master's 35 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Applied Linguistics
  • Archaeology
  • Archiving
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Arts
  • Computer Science
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Engineering Management
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • Geography
  • History
  • Information Management
  • Information Sciences
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Materials Engineering
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Physics
  • Political Sciences
  • Preschool Education
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
  • Sports
  • Theatre
  • Translation and Interpretation
Doctoral 2 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • History
  • Political Sciences

Faculties & Divisions

Tianjin Normal University's teaching divisions and their subject focus. Departmental ownership of programmes determines who handles admissions queries, scholarship questions, and timetable issues.

Psychology and Behavior (Academy) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Clinical Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sport Competition Training (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Artificial Intelligence (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Artificial Intelligence
Chemistry (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry

Common Career Paths

  • Chemist
  • Lab Researcher
  • Quality Control Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Computer and Information Engineering (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Educational Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Continuing Education (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Chinese
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Psychology

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • International Business
  • International Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education Science (College) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Humanities and Social Science Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Physical Education
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Science Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Electronical and Telecommunication Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Elementary Education Teaching (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Primary Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Fine Arts and Design (College) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Design
  • Display and Stage Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Visual Arts

Common Career Paths

  • Designer
  • Creative Director
  • UX Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Foreign Languages (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Translation and Interpretation

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

History and Culture (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Archaeology
  • History
  • Modern History
  • Museum Studies
Journalism and Communication (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Journalism
  • Mass Communication
  • Photography
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • History of Law
  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Life Sciences (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Literature (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Ancient Languages
  • Chinese
  • Literature
Management (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Archiving
  • Business Administration
  • Information Management
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Marxism (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Political Sciences
Mathematical Sciences (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Computer Science

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Music and Film (College) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Art Criticism
  • Dance
  • Film
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Musicology
  • Theatre
Physics and Material Sciences (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Materials Engineering
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Physicist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Political Science and Administration (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Political Sciences
  • Social Work

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Software Engineering (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Software Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sports Science (College) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
  • Sports

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Teacher Education (College) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Water Environment and Water Resources (Laboratory) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Water Science
Geographic and Environmental Sciences (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Rural Planning
  • Town Planning

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

The programmes available at Tianjin Normal University are organised by level. Most institutions cluster intake decisions by faculty, so application timelines often run in waves through the year.

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

Bachelor's Degree 64 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Accounting

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Bachelor's Degree in Advertising
Advertising & Digital Marketing

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Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics
Physics & Astronomy

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Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology (Innovation Class)
Psychology

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Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology (Normal)
Psychology

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Bachelor's Degree in Archival Science
Library Science

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

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Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting and Television Directing (Art)
Media Studies & Mass Media

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Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting and Television Studies
Media Studies & Mass Media

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Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting, Presenting and Hosting (Art)
Media Studies & Mass Media

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How to apply to Tianjin Normal University

Five steps that capture how most applications to Tianjin Normal University flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Use the programme finder to browse Tianjin Normal University's 64 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Tianjin 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
    Assemble your application package

    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
    Submit your application

    Tianjin Normal University processes applications through www.tjnu.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
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at 12011102000560. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tianjin Normal University

Common questions about Tianjin Normal University answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

Where is Tianjin Normal University located?

Tianjin Normal University is located in Tianjin, China.

What is Tianjin Normal University's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

What is the student enrolment at Tianjin Normal University?

Student enrolment at Tianjin Normal University is around 25,800.

How is Tianjin Normal University ranked?

It ranks #1954 globally and #286 in China.

What degrees does Tianjin Normal University offer?

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

Is Tianjin Normal University accredited?

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

How do I find Tianjin Normal University online?

Tianjin Normal University's official website is www.tjnu.edu.cn.

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