Nanjing University

About Nanjing University

Nanjing University (南京大学 / NJU), founded in 1902, is one of China’s oldest, most revered, and academically preeminent national research universities directly under the Ministry of Education. As a charter member of China's elite C9 League (the Chinese equivalent of the Ivy League) and a national "Double First-Class" Class A university, NJU consistently ranks among the top 100 global institutions in natural sciences, physical sciences, and high-impact research. Tracing its unbroken scholarly pedigree back to the Sanjiang Normal School (1902) and historical imperial academies dating to 258 AD, NJU has educated generations of world-renowned scholars, Nobel laureates, academicians, and political leaders. The university operates across four major campuses in Jiangsu Province: the modern flagship Xianlin Campus (仙林校区) in suburban Qixia District featuring the landmark Du Xia Library, lake wetlands, and advanced science complexes; the iconic historic Gulou Campus (鼓楼校区) in downtown Nanjing featuring the 1917 ivy-covered North Building (北楼) and Bell Tower; the Pukou Campus; and the cutting-edge new Suzhou Campus (苏州校区) dedicated to smart engineering, integrated circuits, and advanced technologies. Globally distinguished for its undisputed #1 national rankings in Astronomy, Space Science, and Atmospheric Sciences, as well as world top 20 standings in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence, NJU attracts over 3,000 international scholars from 120+ nations, supported by prestigious full fellowships under the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Agency No. 10284) and Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarships.