Qinghai Minzu University

School Profile

Qinghai Minzu University was founded in 1949. It is located in Xining City on the banks of the Huangshui River in Qinghai Province, which is in the heart of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, the roof of the world. The place is rich in ethnic characteristics, and the cultures of all ethnic groups shine together and advance in harmony. The university is a comprehensive ethnic university that excels in liberal arts and offers students of all ethnic groups at different levels, including undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees. In particular, disciplines such as Tibetan studies, ethnology, Tibetan medicine, and law are distinctive in the province and have considerable influence nationwide. The school covers an area of 949.5 mu and has nearly 12,000 students of 31 ethnic groups, including Han, Tibetan, Hui, Tu, Salar and Mongolian, from 29 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country.

Introduction to the School

Advantages of studying abroad at Qinghai Minzu University

Xining has been an immigrant city since ancient times and Mandarin is the main language of communication, making it an ideal place for international students to study the language.

Qinghai borders ethnic regions such as Xinjiang and Xizang, and Xining is a place where Han, Tibetan, Mongolian and other ethnic groups converge. Here, multiple ethnic groups live together, minority cultures converge, and living habits and religious beliefs are inclusive and diverse. It is the first choice for international students to learn the languages of ethnic minorities in the west and experience their local customs and traditions.

The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with its unique geographical features, rich original ecological tourism resources and diverse and mysterious religious cultures, is a paradise for people to explore and travel on the plateau.

Qinghai, located in the middle of the ancient Silk Road, is committed to actively integrating into the Belt and Road Initiative. In addition to the national government Scholarship and the provincial government scholarship, the school has set up a special "Belt and Road" school scholarship to encourage international students to come and study.

The school is rich in ethnic characteristics. Teachers and students of Han, Tibetan, Hui, Tu, Salar, Mongolian and other ethnic groups live in harmony and study together, creating a good multicultural atmosphere for international students to study at the school.

The school offers distinctive majors such as Tibetan language and Literature, Ethnology (Cultural anthropology), Ethnic arts and crafts (Thangka Painting), Tibetan medicine, and Minority economy, as well as research institutions like the Institute of Ethnic Studies and the Institute of Chinese and Tibetan Medicine, providing students with a good environment for learning and researching ethnic cultures.

Xining, Qinghai Province, has convenient transportation, a wide variety of food and drink, and a relatively low cost of living. There are many residential areas around the school, and the rent is low. The school has special apartments for international students, and the accommodation conditions are good.

The eastern part of the city where the school is located is a major Muslim settlement, with many mosques and Muslim restaurants, and a strong Islamic cultural atmosphere. It is very suitable for international students from Islamic countries to study and live here.

Overview of Qinghai

The province, perched on the roof of the world, is a mysterious and alluring place. It is like an unpolished jade, with a lustrous sheen in its roughness and a magical charm in its calmness. The province is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and covers an area of 720,000 square kilometers. The mountains are high, the terrain is diverse, rivers crisscross and lakes are scattered. The source of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River is in Qinghai, and the largest inland plateau saltwater lake in China is also in Qinghai, hence the name "Qinghai". There are 43 ethnic minorities in the province, including the Tibetan, Hui, Mongolian and Salar, with a population of more than 5.4 million. Whether traveling to Xinjiang or Xizang, Dunhuang or Lhasa, Qinghai is a must-pass place for people traveling to the west. Qinghai is rich in both human and geographical resources and is a paradise for tourists and a haven for the brave.

Xining, located in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, is the capital city of Qinghai Province and the political, economic, cultural, educational, scientific and technological, transportation and communication center of the province. The city has a permanent population of 2.228 million and is home to many ethnic groups including Han, Tibetan, Hui, Mongolian, Salar, Manchu and Tu. The main religions are Islam, Tibetan Buddhism, Han Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, etc. The average altitude of the urban area is 2,275 meters, and the average temperature in summer is 17-19℃. The climate is pleasant and it is known as the "Summer Capital of China".

We warmly welcome international students to study and exchange at our school!

Contact Information:

Address: School of International Education, Qinghai Minzu University, No. 3 Bayi Middle Road, Xining City, Qinghai Province, China

Postal Code: 810007

Telephone (Fax) : 0086-971-8869,383, 8802722, 8800758

Fax: 0086-971-8869-383, 8802722

Email: myieec@163.com, maochunhe@163.com