Minzu University of China

Minzu University of China
中央民族大学
Former names
The Central University for Nationalities
Motto美美与共,知行合一
Motto in English
Diversity in Unity, Theory in Practice[1]
TypeNational
Established1941; 83 years ago (1941)
AffiliationNational Ethnic Affairs Commission, UASR
Party SecretaryZhang Jingze
Academic staff
1,200
Administrative staff
1,991 (including academic staff)
Students15,800
Undergraduates11,200
Postgraduates4,600
Location,
China

39°56′54″N 116°19′03″E / 39.94833°N 116.31750°E / 39.94833; 116.31750
CampusUrban
Websitewww.muc.edu.cn Edit this at Wikidata
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese中央民族大学
Traditional Chinese中央民族大學
Literal meaningCentral Ethnic Groups/Nationalities University
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōngyāng Mínzú Dàxúe

The Minzu University of China (MUC) is a national public university in Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.[2][3]

Minzu University ranked first in China among universities for ethnic minority studies.[4] It aims to be one of the best universities of its kind in the world for inheriting and promoting the excellent culture of all ethnic groups.[5] With the strong support of Chinese government, it has developed rapidly over the years. MUC is one of the most prestigious universities in China in ethnology, anthropology, ethnic economies, regional economics, religion studies, history, dance, and fine arts.[6]

  1. ^ "MUC Overview-MUC Office of International Relations". oir.muc.edu.cn. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  2. ^ "教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委 关于公布世界一流大学和一流学科建设高校及建设 学科名单的通知 (Notice from the Ministry of Education and other national governmental departments announcing the list of double first class universities and disciplines)".
  3. ^ "2022年中国985、211大学名单(最新完整版)". www.gk100.com. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  4. ^ "ShanghaiRankings of Chinese National Universities". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  5. ^ "Minzu University of China Introduction". www.muc.edu.cn. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  6. ^ "2020 China's best subject ranking". www.shanghairanking.cn. Retrieved 2021-09-30.