Welcome to Hunan Normal University!

Founded in 1938, Hunan Normal University enjoys a history of 80 years. It is also one of the leading universities building under the national “211 project” and “Double First-Class Strategic Plan”.

Hunan Normal University puts stress on fundamental and quality education, while placing equal stress on the cultivation of both application-oriented talents and research experts. Up to 2017, it has cultivated over 400,000 students. Hunan Normal University enjoys a high reputation in society for its excellent quality education. It now boasts 3 CFCRS (Chinese-foreign Cooperation in Running Schools) programs and 176 partner institutions in 42 countries and has co-established 3 Confucius Institutes in Russia, Korea and the U.S. respectively.

Hunan Normal University embraces beautiful scenery and tranquil environment,  which offers you a pleasant atmosphere for studying Chinese and Chinese culture. We warmly welcome all overseas friends who are interested in Chinese culture to visit Hunan Normal University. We firmly believe that you will become excellent students who will be proficient in both Chinese and Chinese culture. Without doubt, your study here will provide you with life-long benefits.

1938   Against the backdrop of Anti-Japanese War, National Normal College was established in Anhua, Hunan.

1949   Since the establishment of P.R.C., National Normal College merged into Hunan University.

1952   In the waves of adjusting disciplines in P.R.C., Hunan University was called off and Hunan Normal College was established.

1984   Hunan Normal College changed its name into Hunan Normal University.

1996   Hunan Normal University became the first batch of universities under the national “211 project”.

2017   Hunan Normal University became one of the key universities under the national “Double-First Class” initiative.