Jilin Normal University, founded in 1958, is a key university in Jilin Province. It is located in Siping City.The campus covers an area of 920.000 square meters.The university serves as the main institution in providing higher education for teachers in Jilin province. A training center for provincial teachers at all levels has also been established.At present, there are 22 colleges, two teaching sections, seven teaching centers and 22 research units. 43 courses of study for four-year programs and 37 courses for Master degrees are offered. 87 laboratories are available for different research and the library has 1.56 million volumes. The diverse student population has an enrollment of over 25,000, over 13,325 of which are full time.
The 1316 faculty-member includes 868 teachers and specialists including 340 of which are associate and full professors. Over 498 teachers have a Master’s Degree or Doctorate. Six professors are Doctoral student advisors.
The quality of education is a central emphasis at our university. The focus is on the integration of knowledge, professional skills and the moral integrity of the students. The university aims to train students to follow the principles in accordance with spirits, morality, global perspective and capability of teaching. Students graduating from this university are in high demand and highly praised by the community and work enterprises.
Jilin Normal University is very active in developing academic programs and exchange opportunities. Jilin Normal University has established relationships with universities in the United States, Russia, Japan, Korea, Australia, and Great Britain.
Jilin Normal University continues to welcome foreign teachers and experts to visit and work in our university. We also welcome foreign students to study in our university. Currently, students from Korea, Russia, Japan, Bangladesh, Norway and Lao are studying here. The institute of International Culture Exchange will provide the best services possible to meet their need and to make their stay comfortable. Most courses of studies are available to them.
Mankind has entered a new century. Peace and development, the two main themes of the modern world offer possibilities and opportunities for the development of education. In its nearly 50 years, Jilin Normal University has contributed to local education and economic construction. We expect to expand our resources and diversify our educational opportunities to create a new university, which is open and modernized as well as a university which is welcomed by the community.