Beijing Normal University
China's leading normal university — the top choice for a career in education or Chinese language.
Beijing Normal University was founded in 1902 and is China's main centre for training teachers and education researchers, ranking first in the country in education and psychology.
It is renowned for teaching Chinese as a foreign language and hosts many international students. Beyond education, BNU is strong in psychology, geography, environmental science and the humanities.
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