South China Normal University is an institution of higher education with a long history and a rich legacy. Originally known as Guangdong Provincial Xiangqin Normal College, South China Normal University (SCNU) was founded in 1933. In 1996, it became a member of “Project 211”, a national project aiming to establish 100 well-acknowledged key universities and colleges in China. 2015 saw the co-construction of SCNU by the Guangdong Provincial Government and Ministry of Education as well as its entry into the Guangdong High-Level University Sponsoring Project. In 2017, SCNU became a member of the National Sponsoring Project for World-Class Disciplines Construction. SCNU now boasts three campuses, namely Shipai Campus, University Town Campus and Nanhai Campus, with a total school area of over two hundred hectares and a total floor space of over one million square meters, housing a collection of over 3.7 million books.
During the past 80 years, the university has changed its name and location several times, yet its good tradition has been kept well and passed down from generation to generation. Imbued with Lingnan’s pioneering and pragmatic spirits, SCNU has developed a tradition of elegant simplicity and fostered a strong learning environment. Under the guidance of CPC and following a socialist educational strategy, the University strives to serve Guangdong, influence Hong Kong and Macao and open to the outside world. In its efforts to cultivate outstanding teachers, promote regional education development, lead teacher education in Southern China and provide talent support, intellectual support and cultural services for regional and national economic and social development, SCNU endeavors to establish itself as a comprehensive normal university with domestic fame and world popularity.
