University Profile
Xinjiang Normal University is located in Urumqi , the capital of Xinjiang, near the Chinese portion of the ancient Silk Road and at the foot of the northern Tianshan Mountains . As a key University of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, it is famous for its pedagogical and comprehensive education, ethnic diversity and regional distinctiveness. The University has trained over 30,000 students from different ethnic groups in different specialties for Xinjiang and China.
Xinjiang Normal University consists of 11 Colleges, offering undergraduate and vocational education, postgraduate education, international students' education, and adult education (continuing education). There are more than 23,000 students studying at the University, with 14,000 undergraduates and vocational students, near 800 master candidates, 100 international students, and 9000 adult students.
In the area of international academic exchanges, the University has established and kept good relationships with Kyushu University in Japan, State Institute of Physical Education in Kazakhstan , Western Kentucky University , Belmont University and Utah Valley State College in the USA , and the State University of Kobdo in Mongolia . For the purpose of international academic communications, the University has sent teachers abroad for further study and academic research. Each year the University employs foreign teachers and recruits international students for a variety of programs and courses.
In 1992, the University was authorized by the State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs with the Class A qualification to engage the foreign experts and teachers. In 1994, the University was listed by the State Ministry of Education as one of the 200 national universities to accept international students. In 1995, the University was put on the List of International Universities issued by the Association of International University in UNESCO.
Majors and Programs
The University offers a combined 57 disciplines, with some ranked the top in Xinjiang institutions of Higher education. Ten of the 11 colleges offer both undergraduate and graduate (master's and professional) degrees. The College of Elementary Education is devoted to vocational programs. Detailed information about programmes and subjects is provided in the following General Catalogue of the University. All international students must fulfill requirements for their chosen option (major).
Short-term Programmes
Basic Uygur Language
Chinese Language
Kazakh Language and Mongolian Language
Traditional Culture of Minorities
Culture of the Silk Road
Ethnical Music & Dance
Wushu (Kong Fu)
Calligraphy
Chinese Painting.
Language Programmes
Chinese Language
Uygur Language
Kazak Language
Mongolian Language
Undergraduate Programmes
(General advanced students programmes are the same as those for undergraduates.)
Education (Pedagogy)
Psychology
Educational Technology
Preschool Education
Public Affairs Administration
Ideological and Political Education
Law
Economics
Human Resources Management
Chinese Language & Literature
Uygur Language & Literature
Mongolian Language & Literature
History
Modern Secretary
Uygur Language & Culture
Chinese Language & Culture
Social Work
English
Physical Education
Social Physical Education
Sport Training
Musicology
Musical Performance
Fine Arts
Artistic Design
Painting (Chinese Painting, Oil Painting)
Mathematics & Applied Mathematics
Computer Science & Technology
Physics
Electronic Information Science & Technology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Biology Science
Biological Technology
Geography Science
Geographical Information System
Tourist Management
Teaching Chinese as Foreign Language
Postgraduate Programmes
(Senior advanced students programmes are the same as those for postgraduates.)
Religious Studies
Marxist Theory & Ideological and Political Education
Regional Economics
History of Chinese Communist Party
Educational Principles
Teaching Philosophy
Physical Education and Training
Sports and Humane Sociology
Chinese Graphology
Chinese Classical Literature
Chinese Ethnic Language & Literature (Uygur)
Chinese Ethnic Language & Literature (Mongolian)
The History of Chinese Minorities
Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Musicology
Fine Arts
Basic Mathematics
Natural Geography
Humanistic Geography
Cartography & Geographic Information System
Botany Ethnology (Anthropology)
Campus Life
On campus can be found a clinic, a supermarket, bank offices, a post-office, and a laundry. There are also various cafeterias. A gymnasium is newly built adjacent to the Xinyi Road Site. There are sports facilities for ball games, gymnastics, recreation and fitness. With a theatre at the heart of the campus, there is ample opportunity for international students to enjoy their leisure time.
Applicant Qualifications
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, also called Xin for short, is located in northwestern China. Largest in area in all the province-level administrative regions of China, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers an area of 1.66 million sq.km, one sixth of Chinese territory. Situated in the hinterland of Eurasian continent, Xinjiang of China borders eight countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Kirghiziastan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Mongolia, India and Afghanistan. The geographic position of Xinjiang makes it very important in strategy. In history, Xinjiang served as the key controlling section of the well-known Silk Road, while now it is an unavoidable part of the railway leading to the second Eurasia Continental Bridge.
Xinjiang, called Western Region in ancient times, has been an inalienable part of China from ancient times. In 60 B.C., Xinjiang officially became a part of China’s territory for that year central government of the Western Han Dynasty founded the West Region Frontier Command here. In 1884, the government of the Qing Dynasty established Xinjiang Province. In 1949, Xinjiang was liberated through peaceful means. October 1, 1955 saw the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Presently, there are 14 prefectures (including prefectures, autonomous prefectures and prefecture-level cities) and 88 counties (including cities and cities at county level) under the government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, including 33 counties (county-level cities) in border areas. The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) is an important component part of Xinjiang and has 174 regimental agricultural and stockbreeding farms under it. By the end of 2004, the population of Xinjiang had reached 19.6311 million.
Tuition Fees
Tuition Rates
For programs of one year's duration
Program
Annual Tuition (RMB¥)
Commencing Month
Language Students Program
12000
Every February and September
Undergraduate Students Program
14400 (Liberal Arts) / 16000 (Science)
Every September
General Advanced Students Program
14000
Every February and September
Postgraduate Students Program
17600 (Liberal Arts) / 19200 (Science)
Every September
Senior Advanced Students Program
17600
Every September
For short-term program
Program
Tuition (RMB¥)
Commencing Month
Regular One Semester Program (12-16 teaching hours/week)
6000
Every February and September
4 Weeks Program
2000
Every March, April, June, July, August and December