Address: 199 South Chang’an Road, Yanta District, 710062 Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Chemistry & Materials Science, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Computer Science & Information Technology
Shaanxi Normal University was founded in 1944 and is based in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province. It is a public university administered directly by the Ministry of Education and was included in Project 211. It is organised around teacher education while also pursuing wider research.
The university works on two campuses in Xi’an, Yanta and Chang’an. Its English-language profile names Chinese language and literature, history and cultural studies, business administration, international trade, education and psychology, and bio-engineering as strengths. Among its colleges are those for Chinese literature, history and civilization, education, psychology, foreign languages, chemistry and materials science, life sciences, computer science, music and fine arts, as well as an International College of Chinese Studies. Tens of thousands of further students are enrolled in continuing and online education.
Wikipedia lists 25 academic units, including colleges of physics and information technology, tourism and environment, news and media, and food engineering and nutritional science. The university’s own website is snnu.edu.cn.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Life Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Leading normal university in Northwest China. Focus on basic sciences and educational technology.
Research:
Functional Materials Chemistry, Plant & Animal Biotechnology, AI & Big Data in Education, Environmental Science.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1800
Current students***:
27000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Strong in chemistry and life sciences, important for teacher education and regional development.
Cons
Primarily a normal university.
Best For
Normal university with strong programs in chemistry, life sciences, and computer science.
Northwest University Xi'an is a public university in the same city, with sciences, humanities, geology, chemistry, physics and life sciences as listed specialties.
Capital Normal University in Beijing is another public teacher-oriented university, with mathematics, physics and electronic engineering recorded.
Hunan Normal University, a public normal university in Changsha, lists chemistry and materials, physics and life sciences.
Shanxi University in Taiyuan is a public university whose physics, chemistry and life sciences listings are similar to those in Xi'an.
Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua is a public university combining physics and electronic information engineering with chemistry and life sciences.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Shaanxi Normal University established, and where?
It was founded in 1944 and its main address is in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, in north-western China. The university is under the Ministry of Education.
How many campuses does it have?
It has two, Yanta and Chang'an, both in Xi'an. According to the university's profile, Yanta lies beside the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Chang'an is near Zhongnan Mountain.
Which academic areas is the university known for?
The university names Chinese language and literature, history and cultural studies, business administration, international trade, education and psychology, and bio-engineering as its strengths. It also has chemistry, life sciences and computer science colleges.
Does it teach international students?
There is an International College of Chinese Studies for learners of Chinese language and culture. Degree programmes for overseas students are listed on the official admissions pages.
What part of China does the university serve?
ShanghaiRanking's profile describes it as the "cradle of teachers" in north-west China, reflecting its teacher-education mission.
Does it offer arts and sport?
Wikipedia lists a College of Music, a College of Fine Arts and a College of Sport among its academic units.
How can I find tuition and admission rules?
The official site snnu.edu.cn publishes admissions information, including an English section. Fees and entry requirements depend on level, programme and nationality, so they should be checked there.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chemistry, Materials Science, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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