Chemistry(Silk Road)

Founded in 1944, Shaanxi Normal University (SNU) is one of the 6 normal universities directly affiliated to the Ministry of Educational (MOE) in China. Administrative Management, Applied Chemistry, Computer Science and Technology are available there.In 1965 the University began accepting international students, and to date has undertaken the instruction of over 3000 students from all over the world, establishing friendly, cooperative relations with a total of 62 schools and cultural institutions across the globe. SNNU welcome you to explore the historic adventures in Xi’an.

Shaanxi Normal University (SNNU) is one of the key institutions of higher learning directly affiliated to Ministry of Education and it entered "211 Project University" in 2006. It is an important base of fostering teachers of higher education, middle school education and educational administrative cadres. It is regarded as "the cradle of teachers" in Northwest China.

The predecessor of Shaanxi Normal University is Shaanxi Provincial Teachers School which was founded in 1944. It was renamed as Xi’an Teachers College in 1954. In 1960 Xi’an Teachers College emerged with Shaanxi Teachers College into Shaanxi Normal University. In 1978, it became one of the key institutions of higher learning directly affiliated to Ministry of Education. For 60 years, under the guidance of the educators such as Liu Zeru, Li Mian, Guo Qi of the old generation, its staff has worked hard and striven for the prosperity of the university generation after generation.

Up to now, SNNU has been built into an influential top comprehensive university, with complete disciplines and majors and with an integrated teaching system. SNNU has fostered near 130,000 graduates of all kinds for the nation, opening its enrolment to 31 provinces and districts all over the country. Besides, SNNU has begun to recruit postgraduate students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The current university Party Secretary is Researcher Gan Hui; University President is Prof. Fang Yu.
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The university is one of the earliest universities which performed the logistical socialized reform; therefore, it exposed an advanced way of logistical reform with its own characteristics. This experience exerted extensive influence nationwide.

Facing the new century, SNNU tries to take the opportunity of Western Development, enhances its teaching quality all over, increases its level of scientific research and social service, and strives for running SNNU into a comprehensive, research-oriented university with the specialization in teacher training.

Students Dormitory

4-person room costs 10 (RMB Yuan/day/bed)
double room costs 20 (RMB Yuan/day/bed)


Individual bathroom, twin bed, desk & chair, wardrobe, telephone, internet access, electric fan, electric water-heating shower and central heating

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Possess an ordinary passport of the countries jointly building the Belt and Road.

2. Be fridendly to China, and be physically and mentally healthy.

3. With good morals, comply with the laws and regulations, hardworking and studious, without any behavior of violating Chinese laws, regulations and school discipline rules.

4. Doctoral program applicants shall be under the age of 40. Master program applicants shall be under the age of 35. Bachelor program applicants shall be under the age of 30. Chinese Language Program applicants shall be under the age of 45 (The age is calculated as of September 1, 2025).

5. Not receiving any other scholarship.

1.1 A copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant's current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.

1.2 Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma holder must submit official document issued by current school to prove current student status or expected graduation date.

1.3 Original academic transcripts from the previous study stage.

1.4 Research achievements. Published thesis, award certificates, etc. to prove  academic capabilities.

1.5 A study plan or research proposal with more than 800 words.

1.6 Two recommendation letters signed by professor or associate professor.

1.7 Valid HSK certificate or English proficiency certificate.

1.8 Notarized certificate of Non-criminal Record issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

1.9 Foreigner Physical Examination Form issued within 6 months.

1.10 Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

Note: The above materials should be in Chinese or English, and must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations if they are in other languages. Items 1.4-1.6 of the materials do not need to be provided for Chinese Language program applicants.

About the Program

Xi’an Municipal Government established Xi’an Belt and Road Scholarship for International Students to attract outstanding students from countries jointly building the Belt and Road to study in Xi'an, with the aim of building Xi’an into a “City of International Students” and to promote the development of Xi’an as National Central City and international metropolis.

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship provides funding for the first year. The standards are as follows:

Doctoral Programs: 25,000 CNY/person

Master Programs: 20,000 CNY/person

Bachelor Programs: 15,000 CNY/person

Chinese Language Programs (no less than 6-month study):1000 CNY/month/person. Duration for providing scholarships is no more than 10 months.