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Beijing Normal University, a key university under the administration of the Ministry of Education, is a renowned institution of higher education known for teacher education, education science and basic learning in both the arts and the sciences. The university’s predecessor, the Normal College of the Imperial University of Peking, was founded in 1902. 

History

For over a century, Beijing Normal University has from the beginning shared a fate as regards the Chinese people’s struggle to gain independence, freedom, democracy and prosperity, and the university has played a significant role in patriotic movements that have included the May 4th Movement (1919) and the December 9th Movement (1935).  

Education

The comprehensive disciplinary strength of Beijing Normal University puts the school at the forefront of the nation’s advanced teaching institutions. In 2002, BNU was one of the top six universities with independent examination and approval authority for undergraduate majors. 

The university offers 58 different undergraduate majors, 166 Master’s degree programs, 111 Doctoral degree programs, 25 different rotating post-doctoral posts, and 24 and 36 Doctoral and Master’s degree programs for first-level disciplines. At present, there are 5 first-level disciplines, 11 second-level disciplines accorded national key discipline status, and 2 second-level disciplines accorded national key (fostering) discipline status.

Research

Renowned for its rich educational resources, Beijing Normal University is one of the national bases for talent development of high quality and creativity. It houses 2 national bases for a basic foundation for talents and scientific research in the arts, 5 national bases for a basic foundation for scientific research and teacher development in the sciences, 5 innovative exemplary laboratories for human resource development of the Ministry of Education, and 3 national exemplary centers for experimental education. 

Beijing Normal University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #101 Ranking
  • 30 Scholarships
  • 1,615 Academic Staff
  • 23,424 Students
  • 2,811 Students (int'l)
  • Public Institution Type

Beijing Normal University Overview

Beijing Normal University Scholarships

Beijing Normal University Scholarships

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Chinese Government Scholarship - Type A - Bilateral Program

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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China
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Silk Road Muduo Scholarship

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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China
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New International Student Scholarship
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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China
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Deadline
15 May 2026
Scholarship for Online Programmes
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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China
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Deadline
15 May 2026
Scholarship for One-Semester Study
Merit-based

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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China
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Grant
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Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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Beijing Government
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Beijing Normal University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 2.6% China
Top 5.5% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

101

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Climbed 50 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
151 151 101

World University Rankings

134

By Times Higher Education

Climbed 12 places compared to 2025

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
177 146 134

Best Global Universities Rankings

173

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 33 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
269 206 173

QS World University Rankings

247

By TopUniversities

Climbed 24 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
272 271 247

Student services

Beijing Normal University (BNU) is a comprehensive research university that is directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education of China, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Beijing Normal University ranks among the top universities in China in terms of its comprehensive strength. It is a key university in the Chinese “Project 985” and “Project 211” and is one of the first “Double First-Class” 

Housing services

Student apartments fully implement property management, with the philosophy that “management educates people, environment educates people, and services educate people.” Freshmen have the option to bring their own bedding, or take the bedding provided by the dormitory management center. 

Moreover, laundries with both large and small size machines are set up to provide cleaning services for students. Dormitories are equipped with TV, telephone, electric fan, and other functional furniture. Broadband communication is available in each dormitory. The reception hall, clean and elegant, is provided with desks and chairs and also a newspaper stand.  

Library services

On behalf of the Beijing Normal University Library, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to BNU students, faculty members and staffs. We in the Library are here to provide you with diverse resources and services to support your academic and personal goals.  

Medical services

When away from home, University students have to learn to take care of themselves. If they become ill, they need to go to a medical care facility for timely treatment. The BNU hospital is located on campus, so that students may be treated in time. At the hospital one needs first register with his or her student card.  

Campus life

The main campus (North Taipingzhuang Campus) of Beijing Normal University covers 172.64 acres that serve as an important place for the university to carry out educational activities. The school has 22,000 full-time students, including 8,900 undergraduates, 11,300 graduates and 1,800 long-term international students. The campus has 1 education faculty, 22 schools and colleges, 2 departments and 36 research institutes (centers). The library boasts over 4.1 million volumes and some 17,300 GB of digital resources, with 1,400 GB e-books.  

Sports facilities

In college life, even though study is the primarily important thing, regular exercise is as equally important as our study. A healthy body is a prerequisite for all else. Students need to do appropriate relaxation after a period of intense study, since exercise can help relieve stress and enhance physical fitness. There are many sports facilities at BNU, including Qiu Jiduan Stadium, the east and west playgrounds, a volleyball court, a tennis court, a handball court, a table-tennis room, and an old stadium.  

Student clubs

Academic Student Associations

  • CJ Fun Study Group
  • OM Study Group
  • Baihualin Russian Study Group
  • Chunqiu Study Group
  • E-Commerce Study Group
  • Law Study Group
  • China's Traditional Culture Study Group
  • Chemistry Study Group
  • Accounting Association
  • Education Study Group
  • Economics Study Group
  • Folk Custom Study Group
  • Exploration Study Group
  • Human Resource Management Association
  • Biology Study Group
  • Astronomy Study Group
  • May 4 th Arts Study Group
  • Xiyan Debate Study Group
  • Psychology Study Group
  • English Club
  • Resource Study Group 

Accreditation

The 12th Party Congress of Beijing Normal University set out the development objective to build BNU into a world-class university by the middle of the century. BNU vows to – during the implementation of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan of China – adhere to the work principle of “human-oriented reform and innovation, optimizing structure, giving prominence to special features and enhancing quality,” holding fast to a strategy of enhancing education quality and following a development philosophy that emphasizes connotation, innovation and specializing and that is open to building the school into a world renowned university. 

Beijing Normal University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
China Country
Beijing City

Beijing Normal University Student Reviews & Awards

3.6

Based on 9 reviews

  • 5 Star
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4/5

Excellent learning experience positive

My overall experience is was very good. I apricated the clear guidance and the helpful information shared throughout the process whenever I had question, the staff were friendly and quick to respond which made thing more easier foe me.

Posted by Asim Khan
Studied from May 2025 - Aug 2028
Posted on Apr 2026
3/5

Solid theoretical research lack of practice

First, the postgraduate curriculum offers solid theoretical foundation, including cutting-edge AI research with guest lectures from leading scholars. The school also provides supplementary math courses in data science. Second, abundant learning resources are available, such as weekly academic conferences featuring experts across disciplines. Faculty members have prestigious backgrounds, many with overseas study/research experience. Peer collaboration creates a vibrant learning environment. However, the program leans heavily toward theory over practice - there are limited resources for hands-on learning in real-world applications like AI in industry, education, and healthcare. Overall, my postgraduate experience has been fulfilling and enriching.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2021 - Jul 2025
Posted on Apr 2025
1/5

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Studied from Feb 2025 - Jul 2030
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