A Brief Introduction
One of the oldest and most elite institutions for higher education in China, the Nanjing University is the most selective University of China, and is widely known as the most difficult to get in. Placed amongst some of the most distinguished Universities in the world, the University is constantly ranked among the best universities in the world by Shanghai Jiaotong University Academic Ranking, Times Higher Education and QS.
In 2015, Nature Index ranked it 3rd in China, 5th in Asia Pacific, 28th in the world. International students are an integral part of the University, creating and atmosphere of diversity and dynamic cultures.
Campus
The University has two main campuses: Gulou and Xianlin, around 18 kms from one another. Apart from these two, a Pukou campus is also there.
Nanjing University has two main campuses: Gulou and Xianlin, and besides, there is Pukou campus.
Gulou campus
Located in Gulou District, the Gulou district is divided into two sections by Hankou Road: North Garden, Bei Yuan, which is where teaching and research takes place and South Garden, Nan Yuan, the living area for both students and staff.
Xianlin campus
Situated in the northeast of Nanjing, this campus is located south of Yangtse River and Qixia Mountain, east of Purple Mountain, and west of Baohua Mountain. It is home to mainly undergraduate and some graduate students. A stop on Line 2 connects Xialin and Gulou campus through subway.
Pukou campus
Located in the suburban of Pukou district, this campus became part of the University in 1993. It hosts freshmen, sophomore and junior students. The campus is home to Jinling College, an independent body, which was initially founded by the University itself.
Schools
- School of Humanities (in Chinese)
- School of Physics (in Chinese)
- School of Astronomy and Space Sciences (in Chinese)
- School of Earth Sciences and Engineering
- School of Atmospheric Sciences (in Chinese)
- School of Geographic and Oceanographic Sciences
- School of Electronic Science & Engineering (in Chinese)
- School of Journalism and Communication(in Chinese)
- School of Business
- School of Economics
- School of Management
- School of Foreign Studies (in Chinese)
- School of Law (in Chinese)
- School of Life Sciences (in Chinese)
- School of Government (in Chinese)
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of the Environment
- Medical School(in Chinese)
- School of Stomotology
- School of Software Engineering (in Chinese)
- School of Management and Engineering
- Kuang Yaming School (School of Basic Subjects Education)(in Chinese)
- School of Architectureand Urban Planning(in Chinese)
- School of Jinling(in Chinese)
Courses
The University offers several programs at undergraduate and graduate levels:
Currently, there are more than 12,000 who are pursuing their Bachelor’s degree at the University across more than 78 different programs. These programs are formed with the aim to provide in-depth knowledge by some specialized courses as well as basic knowledge of general courses. The faculty is known to be highly dedicated, with many distinguished professors teaching several fundamental courses.
The University offers Master’s and Doctoral programs in a large range of disciplines. They provide students with specialized training to increase and realize full potential for academic and professional experience.
Accommodation
University provides on campus and off campus accommodation services to its students:
On-campus accommodation:
International students who come to the University as part of international exchange programs may apply for on campus dormitories in Gulou or Pukou campuses. The facilities include: laundry service, Internet cafe, restaurant and a gym with ping pong tables.
The dormitories are standard single or double rooms, each equipped with telephone lines, private bathrooms, television and air-conditioning.
Cost of living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs | Cost |
Accommodation | CN¥1,500 to CN¥2,400 |
Bills (Electricity, etc.) | Comes under accommodation |
Food | CN¥1,000 |
Transport | CN¥200 |
Telephone | Variable |
Monthly Estimate | CN¥2,800 - CN¥3,700 |
Fees
Category | Language Students | Under-graduates | Graduates | PhD students | Non-Degree students | Non-degree students
(graduate level) | Category | Language Students |
Liberal Arts | 19,000 (9,500/semester) | 19,000 | 23,000 | 28,000 | 19,000 | 25,000 | Liberal Arts | 19,000 (9,500/semester) |
Science and Business | | 23,000 | 27,000 | 33,000 | 23,000 | 28,000 | Science and Business | |
Medical Science | | 40,000 | 46,000 | 52,000 | | | Medical Science | |
Short-term Language Training | 1820/two weeks, 660 per week staring from the third week. |
Those coming from the universities of groups that have cooperative or exchange relations with Nanjing University pay their tuition and accommodation on favorable terms according to the agreements.
Tuition Payment Regulation
Self-paying students should pay their tuition with cash at Institute for International Students during the registration and enrolment at the beginning of every semester. They can pay tuition either by semester or by school year.
Scholarships
The University offers several scholarships to both local and international students. These are:
Confucius Institute Scholarship--Nanjing University 2016
China Government Scholarship-Nanjing University 2016
Nanjing Government Scholarship for Overseas Students (2015-2016)
China Government Scholarship Nanjing University Master and PhD Program(2015-2016)
Recruitment Guide for Nanjing Government Scholarship for Overseas Students (2014)
Recruitment Procedures for Confucius Institute Scholarship of Nanjing University (2014)
Nanjing University President's Scholarship
For more information on the eligibility, criteria, deadlines and other scholarship related aspects, please click on the following link:
http://hwxy.nju.edu.cn/en/Scholarship.aspx
Notable Alumni
S. No. | Name | Notability |
1. | Y. H. Woo | A leader of Chinese modern physical science and the physical scientist who verified Compton effect (X-ray diffraction).
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2. | He Jr-Hau | Eisteddfod, lieutenant general, the author of Army Song of Republic of China
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3. | Hsu Po-Yuan | The founder of the Chinese central bank system.
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4. | Wang Chih-hsin | A founder and the first General Manager of former Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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5. | Tang I-Fang | "Father of Singapore Industry", a founder of Jurong Industrial Park and Singapore Science Park.
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6. | H. T. Loh | A leader of American Apollo program and Mars Exploration program.
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7. | Kenneth Jinghwa Hsu | Geologist, paleoclimatologist, oceanographer, author, winner of Wollaston Medal, Penrose Medal and Twenhofel Medal.
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8. | Chen Deliang | Climatologist and Executive Director of International Council for Science.
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9. | Chen Deming | President of Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits.
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10. | Guo Quan | Human rights activist, founder of the banned China New Democracy Party and political prisoner since 2009.
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Campus address
Campus name | Address |
Gulou Campus | Address: 22 Hankou Rd, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Phone: +86 25 8359 3186 |
Pukou Campus | No.8 Pukou Street, Pukou District |
Xianlin Campus | No.163 Xianlin Street, Xianlin District |
