Hunan Normal University
湖南师范大学

Founded in 1938

Top ranked unversity in China

ABOUT US

Established in 1938 in the historic city of Changsha, Hunan Province; a scenic 3,000 mu campus between Lushan Mountain and Xiangjiang River, ranked among China's "Top 400" greenest sites.

SUPPORTING FACILITIES

Close proximity to banks, Parcel Service, dining room, supermarket, and university library.- Foreign students' dormitory equipped with modern amenities and facilities.

PRESTIGIOUS STATUS

National "211 Project" and "Double First-Class" university; key joint initiative of Ministry of Education and Hunan Province; excels in undergraduate teaching assessments

SALEINT FEATURES

Hunan Normal Medical University is one of the earliest Universities.-
Recognized by World Health Organization (WHO).PMDC,.MOE,PLAB,IMED, FAIMER,USM
LE,AMC.
The entire course is taught in English.- More than 2000 Foreign students from more than 60 countries already studying in Hunan Normal
university .
The syllabus entirely based on international standards. – Students eligible to appear for USMLE, PLAB, PMDC screening test. –
HNNU is located in the modern and beautiful city of China. Changsha is a well known historical and
cultural city. It is the capital of Hunan province in central China.. –
National key university of” 211″ project.

SCHOLARSHIPS

University Scholarship available for outstanding foreign students.
Top 10-15 students averagely get this scholarship in each class .
The students who will get the Scholarship as bachelor students will be rewarded one year scholarship with 15000 RMB (each student annually) (Starting in the second year, a performance-based).

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Halal food options available in dining halls and around campus.
Welcoming to international students from over 70 countries or regions.

Students from various countries gathered at Yuelu! Hunan Normal University’s 2025 International Freshman Orientation Program kicked off warmly.

In the golden autumn of September, the sweet fragrance of osmanthus fills the air. On September 25th, the Hunan Normal University Class of 2025 International Student Orientation was successfully held

Our school carried out fire drills and anti-terrorism and riot emergency drills

(Contributed by Feng Xin and Xiao Yi, reporters from the Security Department) In order to enhance the safety awareness of teachers and students, improve their emergency risk avoidance and self-rescue

Our school held the opening ceremony for the 2025 freshmen

(Reporters Zhou Kaixing, Ma Tiequan, and Li Caiwei) On the morning of September 16th, our university held a grand opening ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Erliban Campus

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Historical Legacy and Prestige:
Founded in 1938 and located in the historic city of Changsha, Hunan Normal University is a prestigious national “211 Project” and “Double First-Class” university, jointly supported by the Ministry of Education and Hunan Province. It ranks among the top in undergraduate teaching assessments and is renowned for
its stunning campus nestled between Lushan Mountain and the Xiangjiang River, spanning nearly 3,000 mu (1.47 million sqm) and recognized as one of China’s “Top 400” greenest campuses.
Academic Excellence:
With 24 colleges offering 87 undergraduate majors across 12 disciplines (philosophy to interdisciplinary fields), the university excels in six national key disciplines (e.g., ethics, English literature, developmental biology). Foreign languages and literature is a national “world-class construction discipline,” while 12
disciplines (e.g., chemistry, clinical medicine, physics) rank in the global top 1% per ESI. Provincial high lights include “world-class cultivation disciplines” in philosophy and biology, with biology prioritized in Hunan Province’s “Double First-Class” plan.
Advanced Degree Programs and Research Infrastructure:
Authorized for 21 doctoral disciplines, 34 master’s disciplines, and 20 postdoctoral stations, the university hosts premier research entities, including the State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Developmental Biology, multiple Ministry of Education key labs (e.g., low-dimensional quantum structures), and 18 Hunan Provincial Key Laboratories. It features 17 national talent training bases, such as the National Life Science and Technology Base and the National College Student Cultural Quality Education Base.
Vibrant Community and Impact:
Serving over 40,000 students (14,000+ graduates, ~1,000 international), the university has produced 500,000+ alumni, including global leaders and professionals from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. As a first-batch National Healthy School, it fosters a multi-level educational ecosystem.
Vision for the Future:
Guided by the motto “benevolence, love, excellence, and diligence,” Hunan Normal University aims to cultivate moral integrity while building an innovative, distinctive, open, smart, and happy institu
tion—achieving first-class domestic status with international acclaim in teacher education.

Teaching and Innovation Accolades:
Boasting 9 national characteristic majors, 49 first-class undergraduate programs, and 16 first-class majors in Hunan Province, the university has earned 15 national teaching achievement awards, 49 first-class.
Distinguished Faculty:
courses, and recognition as a “National Deepening of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Reform” demonstration university. It serves as a pilot for the “National Excellence Program” and hosts
specialized training for outstanding teachers, doctors, and legal talents. Employing nearly 3,600 staff, including over 2,300 full-time teachers, the university features 1 Chinese Academy of Sciences academician, 2 from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and 53 national major talent project recipients. Highlights include 4 national teaching teams, 87 State Council special subsidy
recipients, and numerous provincial honors like “Furong Scholars” and “Hunan Youth Talents.”
Global Engagement and Resources:
Collaborating with 207 institutions in 54 countries, including co-founding Confucius Institutes in Russia and South Korea, the university is a Ministry of Education Demonstration Base for Studying in China and a State Council Chinese Language Education Base. Its library holds nearly 4 million volumes (including
240,000 ancient books) and subscribes to 110 databases. The university press is a national first-class publisher among the “Top 100” units.
Global Excellence:
Foreign languages & literature as national “world-class discipline”; 12 disciplines (e.g., chemistry, clinical medicine) in global top 1% (ESI); biology prioritized in Hunan “Double First-Class” plan.
International Reach:
Partnerships with 207 institutions in 54 countries; co-founded Confucius Institutes in Russia/South Korea; MOE Demonstration Base for Studying in China; ~1,000 international students.
Resources & Impact:
Library with 4M+ books (240K ancient); 16 academic journals; over 500,000 alumni; 40,000+ students (14,000 graduates); national first-class publisher