East China Normal University

Overview

Established in October 1951 in Shanghai, East China Normal University (ECNU) is recognized as one of China’s leading universities. It is supported by the national initiatives “Project 211” and “Project 985.” Spread across two campuses in the Minhang and Putuo Districts, with a combined area exceeding 207 hectares, ECNU is often called a "Garden University" due to its picturesque campus environment.

Since China's opening to the world in 1978, ECNU has rapidly evolved into a prominent comprehensive research university. The institution currently comprises three faculties, 23 full-time schools, two colleges, a College of Marxism, 11 advanced research institutes, and a college for further education. It offers 79 undergraduate programs across disciplines including humanities, education, science, engineering, economics, management, philosophy, psychology, law, history, and art.

Additionally, ECNU provides a range of postgraduate programs, including 26 doctoral programs in State Primary Disciplines, 38 master’s programs in State Primary Disciplines, one professional doctoral program, 19 professional master’s programs, and 25 post-doctoral research stations.