Jilin Normal University (JLNU), a key university in Jilin Province, was established in 1958. Located in Siping City, the “heroic city” in the heart of the Songliao Plain, it was originally named Siping Normal Junior College. In September 1962, Tonghua Normal Junior College and Baicheng Normal Junior College were merged into it. In February 1966, JLNU merged with Jilin Normal Junior College, forming the new Siping Normal Junior College. In November 1973, it was renamed Siping Normal College. In March 2002, the Ministry of Education officially approved its renaming to Jilin Normal University. Li Peng, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, inscribed the university's motto: “Cultivate more outstanding talents for economic development and social progress.” In December 2004, JLNU was designated as a key university in Jilin Province by the Jilin Provincial Department of Education.
Under the leadership of various Party committees and governments, JLNU embraces its mission of "educating talent for the Party and the nation." Over 60 years of development, the university has established a well-rounded educational system, integrating undergraduate, graduate, international, and continuing education programs with a focus on teacher training and coordinated multidisciplinary development. The current Party Secretary is Mei Lina, and the President is Yang Xiaotian.
Campus and Facilities
JLNU has two campuses in Siping and Changchun, covering 1 million square meters with a total construction area of 680,000 square meters. The campuses provide a comfortable environment, complete infrastructure, and comprehensive facilities. The university comprises 19 colleges, one teaching department, 56 provincial and ministerial-level research platforms, and 299 laboratories. The total value of teaching and research equipment is 555 million yuan, with fixed assets totaling 1.731 billion yuan. The library holds 2.29 million volumes.
Faculty and Students
JLNU has 18,861 full-time undergraduates, 3,377 postgraduates, 37 scholarship and exchange students, and 3,324 vocational students. The university employs 1,629 faculty and staff, including 207 senior professors and 471 associate professors. There are 74 doctoral advisors and 864 master’s advisors. Honors include 11 recipients of State Council special allowances, three national excellent teachers, and numerous provincial-level talents and educators. JLNU has been recognized as an "Advanced Talent Work Unit" by the CPC Jilin Provincial Committee and the Jilin Provincial Government.
Academic Programs
The university focuses on education and teaching, maintaining its strength in undergraduate programs. It offers 61 undergraduate majors across nine disciplines: literature, history, law, education, science, engineering, arts, management, and economics. JLNU has 11 national-level first-class undergraduate major construction sites, five national-level characteristic major construction sites, and is a participant in the Ministry of Education’s Excellent Teacher Training Program. It also boasts numerous provincial-level high-quality programs, courses, and teaching teams.
Achievements and Honors
JLNU has received eight national teaching achievement awards and 83 provincial teaching achievement awards. It is recognized as a "National University Student Cultural Quality Education Base" and a "Provincial University Student Mental Health Education Practice Base." Its students excel in national competitions such as the "Challenge Cup," innovation contests, and arts exhibitions. JLNU has been honored eight times as an advanced unit in social practice and has received multiple "May Fourth" commendations.
Graduate and International Education
In 2021, JLNU was approved as a doctoral degree-granting institution and in 2023 established a postdoctoral research station. It offers programs covering 10 disciplines, with some subjects ranked in the top 1% globally by ESI. The university is a designated institution for the Chinese Government Scholarship program and actively promotes Chinese language and culture internationally.
Research Development
JLNU hosts one Ministry of Education innovation team and 56 provincial and ministerial research platforms, including two key laboratories. Since 2020, it has led four national key R&D projects, 41 National Natural Science Foundation projects, and 14 National Social Science Fund projects, among others. Faculty have published over 1,500 SCI-indexed papers and 186 CSSCI-indexed articles, obtained 250 invention patents, and received 38 high-level research awards.
International Cooperation
The university has established partnerships with over 100 universities and research institutions in more than 20 countries and regions. It has extensive collaboration in faculty and student exchanges, academic programs, and Chinese language promotion. Since 2011, over 480 faculty members and 1,000 students have participated in overseas exchanges.
Mission and Vision
Guided by its motto, "Diligence and Knowledge, Action and Virtue," JLNU is committed to cultivating high-quality, application-oriented talent. Its graduates are widely recognized for their strong foundation, adaptability, and professionalism, with alumni spread across 31 provinces in China. As JLNU looks to the future, it aims to become a high-level normal university, contributing to China's revitalization and the realization of the Chinese Dream.
(Information as of October 29, 2024)
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