South China Normal University
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South China Normal University

South China Normal University

Leading normal university of Guangdong province
One of China's strongest universities for psychology
Guangzhou · Double First-Class
Rank in China
Leading normal university of Guangdong province
World ranking
One of China's strongest universities for psychology
City
Guangzhou
Category
Double First-Class
Application filing
from $739

South China Normal University (SCNU) is the leading teacher-training university of Guangdong province, based in Guangzhou. It's not part of Project 211 or 985, but its Psychology discipline is included in the national Double First-Class initiative.

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SCNU's psychology program consistently ranks among the strongest in China, and the university trains a large share of Guangdong's teachers. It also has a notable research tradition in physics, particularly laser and optical technologies.

Guangzhou's highly international environment makes SCNU a comfortable base for students headed toward education, psychology, or the natural sciences alike. The university admits international students to language programs, bachelor's and master's degrees, and offers grants.

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