History
Since its founding in 1946, the University has transitioned through many improvements from the privately run Northern Sichuan College of Workers and Peasants, to today’s modern and progressive tertiary institution “China West Normal University” .
Education
The University currently offers 55 undergraduate specialties majors and 16 associate degree programs, including 7 national-level distinctive specialties, a sports training specialty approved by MOE to conduct independent entrance examination and recruitment, 1 national-level teaching team, 1national-level excellent course, 16 provincial distinctive undergraduate specialties, 7 provincial teaching teams, and 41 provincial excellence courses.
Research
By assigning to top priority to academic research and diversity, CWNU has developed several distinctive specialties such as wild animals and plants protection & regulation, Chinese classical literature, zoology, theory of political science, Marxist theory, studies of historical literature, studies of higher education, organic chemistry, and theoretical physics.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
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2022
901
2021
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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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
1753
2022
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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.
Campus life
Currently CWNU consists of two campuses, a new campus with a magnificent location and the original one with charming features, covering a total area of 2,500 mu with a developed area of 903,400 square meters.