East China Normal University (ECNU) is situated in Shanghai - a renowned international metropolis with eye-catching architectural landmarks defining its skyline, a rich culture nurturing its people and abundant resources boosting its development.

Founded in Shanghai in October 1951, ECNU, which offers holistic educational programs from bachelor to doctoral degree, is one of the most prestigious universities in China, sponsored by National "Project 211" and "Project 985". In 2017, ECNU achieved recognition in the National "Double First-class Universities" Initiative for its notable achievements over the past years.

Adhering to the "Three I" university strategy-"Interdisciplinary, Internationalization, Informatization"-ECNU has in the past few decades made enormous achievements in talent training, scientific research, community service and international exchanges. Today, via the "Five+" Action Plan (namely Education+, Ecology+, Health+, Globalization, and Intelligence+), ECNU will endeavor to develop into a world-famous university with its own distinction by the year to 2020.