Nantong University

Nantong University is located in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, an open coastal city known as “the first city of modern China.” It is a comprehensive university jointly supported by the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government and the Ministry of Transport. Its history dates back to the private Nantong Medical School and Nantong Textile School, founded in 1912 by the renowned modern industrialist and educator Zhang Jian. In 2004, Nantong Medical College, Nantong Institute of Technology and Nantong Teachers College merged to form the new Nantong University.

The university has 4 campuses with a total area of 3700 mu. It has 27 schools, 1 independent college (Xinglin College), 1 directly affiliated large comprehensive Grade III Class A hospital (the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University), as well as a School of International Education and a School of Continuing Education.

The university has a strong faculty, with 3376 faculty and staff, including 1865 with senior professional titles and 1949 doctoral and master’s supervisors. It currently admits students to 82 undergraduate programs covering 11 disciplinary categories: literature, science, engineering, medicine, art, economics, law, education, history, management and interdisciplinary studies. It has more than 50000 full-time undergraduates (including Xinglin College), over 6800 full-time postgraduate students, and over 1000 international students.

All programs at Nantong University are open to overseas students. International students currently pursue undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in fields including Clinical Medicine, Chinese Language and Literature, International Economics and Trade, Computer Science, Electronic Information, Electrical Engineering and Physical Education. In addition to Chinese-taught programs, some programs can be taught in English, such as the undergraduate Clinical Medicine and International Economics and Trade programs. The university also accepts short-term non-degree students, including visiting students, exchange students, language students and students undertaking short-term cultural experiences. Outstanding international students may participate in the university’s Chinese Government Scholarship, Jiangsu Provincial Government Scholarship and Nantong University Scholarship programs.

With first-class faculty, comprehensive teaching and living facilities, and a rich campus life, Nantong University is a place where young students from around the world can realize their ideals and fulfill their dreams.