Founded in 1954, Chongqing Normal University (hereafter as “CNU”) is a full-time
comprehensive institution of higher education under the leadership of Chongqing
Municipal Government of P. R. China. CNU covers an area of over 190 hectares
(2800 mu). It is a higher education institution authorized to award Master’s and
Bachelor’s degree. Currently, there are 17 colleges, 80 master's degree
programs, 63 under-graduate programs concerning literature, science, economics,
management, art, physical education, etc., forming an educational system which
is able to train postgraduates, undergraduates and overseas students. Currently,
there are over 28,000 students enrolled and over 1700 teachers including more
than 650 professors and associate professors.