Qufu Normal University

About

Located in Qufu and Rizhao, China, Qufu Normal University is a public institution best known for its robust humanities, teacher education, and Confucian studies programs that draw upon its roots in the hometown of Confucius. Its strongest faculties include Chinese language and literature, history, and education, making it a prominent destination for students interested in classical Chinese culture and pedagogy. The university welcomes international students through dedicated offices that coordinate Chinese language training programs and offer various undergraduate and graduate degrees taught in Chinese. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its deep cultural immersion, allowing international scholars to live and study directly within a historic region central to traditional Chinese philosophy. Beyond academics, international students benefit from campus support services, cultural exchange activities, and a vibrant community designed to ease the transition into life in China.

Background

Qufu Normal University (Chinese: 曲阜师范大学) is a public university located in the cities of Qufu, which is the ancient home of Confucius, and in Rizhao, Shandong province, China. Its focal points include studies of history, calligraphy, law, management, chemistry, physics and the general education of teachers.

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