Gannan Normal University

Founded in 1958, Gannan Normal University (GNNU) opened its doors as a small teachers’ college. Today, the University has grown into a public mu

Maintaining a tradition of success in teachers’ education, the University covers 10 disciplines including Law, Economics, History, Literature, Science, Engineering, Education, Management, Arts and Agriculture, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in 159 programs through 15 schools. It has a diverse student body of 19,000 students representing 17 foreign countries and 29 regions of China, and 1100 teaching professionals.

Located in the south ofJiangxi province, the city of Ganzhou enjoys a number of reputations such as "the Cradle of the Hakka", “the Kingdom of Rare Earths", "the Hometown of Navel Oranges" and "the City of Tungsten Ore". It is a place with:

· a population of nearly 10 million

· a moderate climate, rich resources and favorable natural conditions

· a convenient transportation network of airlines, railways and highways

· numerous historical sites and relics of the Song Dynasty (over 1000 years ago)

· diverse cultures such as "the Songcheng Culture" featuring ancient walls, pontoon, towers, lanes and etc. bearing a history of over 1000 years, "the Red Culture" represented by the "the Cradle of the PRC" and "the Hakka Culture" characterized by its unique language, music, dance, architecture, customs and etc.

Embraced by rivers and mountains, the downtown with a population of over 1.4 million is a modern and garden-like place with many well-preserved historical relics.