Zhejiang Normal University

Zhejiang Normal University

Zhejiang Normal University

Zhejiang Normal University Zhejiang Normal University
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Introduction to Zhejiang Normal University

Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU, website) was established in 1956. The main campus of Zhejiang Normal University is located in Jinhua, a medium-sized city in central Zhejiang Province. ZJNU began as Hangzhou Teachers Associate College in 1956, and through a process of mergers and name changes evolved into the Zhejiang Normal University we know today.

Zhejiang Normal University covers a total area of more than 220 hectares, consisting of 2 campuses and 19 colleges offering 65 undergraduate programs. It has an enrollment of over 25,700 undergraduates, 4,970 postgraduates and 400 foreign students. Among the staff of 2,750, there are 1,540 full-time instructors, including 330 full professors, and 670 instructors with doctorates in a full spectrum of disciplines. At present, the University claims 3 doctoral programs, 23 master’s programs and 11 professional master’s programs. The University has set up ties of academic exchange and cooperation with over 140 foreign universities and research institutes in over 50 countries on five continents. The University also established student exchange programs with more than 30 overseas (including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) universities. Following its motto of “Wisdom with Virtue; Integrity with Innovation,” Zhejiang Normal University is striving to build itself into a high-level comprehensive teaching and research university.

Zhejiang Normal University strives to be a renowned, distinctive teaching and research university. It employs strategies of specialization, internationalization, localization and collaboration in order to serve and lead teacher education in Zhejiang, to serve the socioeconomic development of the region, and to serve national strategic initiatives.

Top 100 University

Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), founded in 1956, is one of the few key comprehensive universities in Zhejiang province. According to the China University Ranking, ZJNU is one of the top 100 universities inChina. Chemistry, Physics and Engineering are the three top 1% disciplines in the world according to the ESI (Essential Science Index) global ranking.

Characteristic Disciplines

International Economy and Trade
International economy and trade is an important part of international economics, is open under the condition of microeconomics, mainly studies the exchange of goods and services between countries in the world, a study of the causes of international Commodity Exchange, as a result, as well as relevant policies.International trade theory research scope including the international flow of factors of production and technology international transfer of knowledge.Factors of production and technical knowledge on the one hand, as a special commodity has its own international market, on the other hand, as inputs to play an important role in the production of goods and services.

Overseas Cooperation

The University makes strenuous efforts to open up to the outside world. In recent years, ties of academic exchange and cooperation have been set up between ZJNU and 92 foreign universities and research institutes in 42 countries.

In 1996, ZJNU set up a Center for Chinese Language and Culture in Cameroon. In 1997, the University was authorized to accept short-term and long-term international students. Approved by the Ministry of Education, ZJNU established a Base for Education Assistance and Development in 2004 to undertake human resources development projects for senior educational administrators from other continents. In addition, the University has been authorized to run a center for overseas studies to assist self-funded students to study in foreign countries. In 2007, the University was authorized to accept international students supported by the Chinese Government Scholarship, and established a Confucius Institute in Cameroon and Ukraine respectively.

Convenient Transportation

The university enjoys very convenient transportation with 30 minutes’ drive to Yiwu Airport and 40 minutes to Hangzhou and 100 minutes to Shanghai by the High-Speed Rail.

 

 

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Foreign Teachers

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About the City

Jinhua (Panorama) has been named one of the “top ten most livable cities in China”. The main factors leading to this recognition include the affordable housing, low cost of living, clean air, clean water, and generally manageable pace of life.

Jinhua strikes a nice balance between rapidly developing cities like the provincial capital, Hangzhou, and the smaller towns and villages in rural areas. Money, technology, and education are growing fast in Jinhua, but it has not yet hit the overdeveloped, overpriced, and overcrowded state that many larger cities are facing. While 2013 was a bad year for air pollution, Jinhua generally has better air quality than other nearby cities both larger and smaller as a result of the weather patterns, and the city water supply, collected in mountain reservoirs outside of town, is impressively clean (though we still don’t usually recommend drinking it from the tap). All in all, Jinhua provides a good home both for locals and outsiders, and ZJNU faculty generally find a contented, satisfying life here.

Transportation

  • 50 mins to Hangzhou by rail
  • 1h 50mins to Shanghai by rail

Food

You can buy almost anything you need in Jinhua. Internationals will not be at a loss for acquiring basic necessities during their stay at ZJNU. Perishable and non-perishable groceries, clothing, and household items, as well as both Western and Chinese restaurants, are a mere stroll or bus ride away.

Western Food – Jinhua’s offering of Western chain restaurants is expanding. A few years ago, the only Western restaurants to be found were a Pizza Hut and a few KFCs, but now Jinhua is home to a Starbucks, a couple Dairy Queens, a McDonald’s, and two Papa John’s Pizza restaurants. Smaller restaurants offering Western food options come and go; current favorites include a Napolese-style pizza restaurant (Cin Cin Pizza), a taco joint (Taco Ole), and a Mediterranean cafe (Danny’s Cafe). Western baking supplies can be found at a small store near the train station.

General Shopping – Downtown Jinhua has a variety of malls and shopping centers, ranging from the new and extravagant Wan Da Shopping Plaza and Yong Sheng Mall, the stable and familiar Yi Bai and In Time shopping malls, down to the bustling, claustrophobic, bargain-your-way-to-glory, Asian-market-style Heng Da Baihuo and Jinhua Mall. Of course there are hundreds of small shops and businesses throughout the city selling anything and everything; you just have to find them. On most evenings a night market assembles on one of the main streets downtown across from In Time mall near People’s Square.

Local Restaurants – Local restaurants can be found all over the city, from tiny hole-in-the-wall dumpling and noodle shops to larger, well-decorated specialty restaurants. Near ZJNU the most convenient areas to find food are Beimen and Luojiatang. Both have dozens of small restaurants, some that have been around for years and others that change hands every semester. There are Chinese restaurants offering cuisine from all over the country, including a few Muslim restaurants that offer halal food. Everybody’s got their favorite; it’s just a matter of trying new places and finding what you like.

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