Northeast Normal University

Elite normal (teacher-training) university; strong in education, sciences and liberal arts.

At a glance

Location

Changchun, Northeast China

Degree levels

Undergraduate · Graduate (Master's / PhD)

English-taught

Chinese-taught (HSK); some English-taught graduate programs. Chinese Language major exempt from Humanities Chinese CSCA with HSK 4.

CSCA aptitude exam

Required for undergraduate applicants (national policy, from 2026/27). — subjects: 文科中文, 数学

Language requirement

Chinese-taught: HSK 4–5; English-taught: TOEFL/IELTS; CSCA required for undergrad.

Application deadline

Undergrad: until ~Jun; grad: 30 Jun.

Tuition (indicative)

Undergrad ¥16,000–19,600/yr; grad ¥22,000–29,000/yr.

Programs & degrees

Undergraduate

Available

Graduate

Master's & PhD available

English-taught

Chinese-taught (HSK); some English-taught graduate programs. Chinese Language major exempt from Humanities Chinese CSCA with HSK 4.

CSC scholarships

Eligible — see the scholarship list and the CSC guide.

Strong subjects

• Education
• World History
• Marxist Theory
• Ecology

Why students choose it

• Top-tier teacher education
• Renowned for world history
• Many fully-funded study-abroad opportunities

Highlights

• Online application via nenu.17gz.org (or studyatnenu.nenu.edu.cn)
• CSCA required for undergrad
• International Students Office (iso.nenu.edu.cn)

How to apply

1. Check eligibility and the language requirement (HSK for Chinese-taught programs, or an English test for English-taught programs).
2. Prepare your documents: notarised transcripts, a study plan, two recommendation letters, and the physical-examination form.
3. Submit through the official portal below, and sit the CSCA aptitude assessment if you are applying for undergraduate admission.
4. Track your deadline and wait for the admission notice; apply for a CSC scholarship separately if you are eligible.

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