Guangxi Normal University (GXNU) is a leading provincial university located in the historic city of Guilin, a world-famous tourist destination. Founded in 1932 with joint support from the Ministry of Education and the Guangxi Government, GXNU is designated as a pivotal institution for building a “Domestically First-Class University” in Guangxi, and recognized as a National Model Institution for Campus Ethics and Culture. Currently, GXNU is actively engaged in the national “Double First-Class” initiative, which aims to build world-class universities and disciplines. The university strives to become a nationally prominent institution with international recognition, particularly renowned for its teacher education programs. Location and Campus GXNU is nestled in Guilin, a city globally celebrated for its stunning karst landscape and rich history. The university's campuses harmonize with this iconic natural and cultural setting. The university comprises three campuses—Wangcheng, Yucai, and Yanshan—spanning approximately 4,000 acres (16 km²). It hosts over 66,000 students, including 38,000 full-time undergraduates and postgraduates, and some 1,200 international students, supported by a team of about 5,000 faculty and staff. Wangcheng Campus (“Royal City Campus”): Built on the grounds of a Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) princely palace, this campus is the historic heart of education in Guangxi. It holds the unique distinction of being China’s only university campus designated as a National 5A Tourist Attraction. Yucai Campus: Located in Guilin’s National High-Tech Development Zone, this campus drives innovation through university-industry collaboration. It is also home to the Vietnam Yucai School, a memorial that reflects GXNU’s deep, long-standing ties with Vietnam. Since the 1990s, Yucai has been a global hub, welcoming over 20,000 international students. Many alumni achieve professional fluency in Chinese, with some rising to national leadership positions in Southeast Asia. Yanshan Campus: The modern Yanshan Campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including the largest single-building library in southwestern China, offering extensive study and 24/7 digital resources. Its sports complex meets international standards, with a football field, gymnasium, and natatorium. Academics GXNU offers a complete suite of academic programs across the humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional fields at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The university’s robust research profile and teaching quality are demonstrated by key metrics: 7 postdoctoral research stations; 13 doctoral degree programs (including 10 first-level discipline doctorates); 56 master’s degree programs; 23 National First-Class Undergraduate Programs; 6 Guangxi First-Class Disciplines; 4 Disciplines ranked in the Global Top 1% by ESI. Guided by its motto “Respect for Teachers, Esteem for Truth, Dedication to the Cause, and Loyalty to the People” and the “Duxiu Spirit” of pursuing excellence in learning and teaching, GXNU has prepared more than 510,000 graduates for impactful careers as educators and professionals across China and beyond. International Exchanges and Cooperation GXNU is a nationally designated base for international education and Chinese language promotion. It attracts global talent through premier scholarships such as the Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, and Guangxi ASEAN Scholarship. The university maintains a network of over 350 partner institutions worldwide. A pioneer in global Chinese education, GXNU operates three Confucius Institutes overseas, including the first and only Confucius Institute established by a Chinese university in Vietnam. In the past decade alone, it has welcomed close to 16,000 international students from over 80 countries and regions.