CollegesinChina

Northwest Normal University

Lanzhou Β· Normal (teacher-training)

Standard

Standard β€” Admits international students on a regular basis (most are CSC-designated universities).

Lanzhou

Regional hub Metro Est. budget CNY 1,800–3,500 (USD 250–490) / month incl. dorm or shared flat

The Silk Road capital where the Yellow River runs straight through the city, Lanzhou is China's beef-noodle hometown and the academic heart of the Northwest: Lanzhou University β€” a top-tier school famous for chemistry and atmospheric science β€” plus normal, medical and technology universities, with Central-Asia-facing trade growing along the Belt and Road.

City guide: climate, halal food, healthcare & rent β†’

Data sources: university international-admission pages (linked above), MOE Double First-Class list (2022), MOE Degree Centre discipline evaluation (2017). Figures marked as typical ranges are editorial estimates, dated β€” per-source verification in progress β€” full data notes.