Yuxi Normal University

Yuxi Normal University is home to 8,000 Chinese university students who come from both the largest of China's mega-cities to some of the most remote mountain villages on the planet.

YNU began opening its doors to International Students 20 years ago as an attempt to not only develop an elite Chinese language program, but to also give their Chinese students an opportunity to meet and interact with other students and professionals from around the world. 

What began as a single student studying from their campus apartment with a private tutor has now developed into one of China's top study abroad programs. 

YNU's International Culture Exchange Center has played host to students from every corner of the globe and has developed ongoing relationships with schools in both Asia, Europe and the USA. 

YNU takes great pride in the quality of its campus, teachers and students.  The world is growing to recognize our university as one of the best places to study abroad in China. It is our hope that one day soon, you will too!

We are proud of the relationships we have developed with students that have studied with us over the years. From time to time, we ask them to share a short testimonial about their time with us. Below are just a few we thought you'd be interested in.

"I always wanted to visit China and had heard that a study abroad program was a great way to do it. I chose YNU because of its location (I hate the cold!) and because it fit within my budget. I would highly recommend the school to anyone."--Tony (USA)

"My time at YNU was amazing! My sister had been studying there for a while and invited me to come join her. I'm so glad I did! The campus is beautiful, the weather is fantastic and the YNU staff are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I only wish I could have spent more time there!" --Sherie (Brasil)

"YNU is great for anyone looking for a quiet city to study as opposed to some of the larger cities in China. Even though its a small city, it is still very comfortable (Mcdonalds, KFC, even a Wal-Mart!).--Scotty (Germany) 

"The school is great- the atmosphere is even better! I have traveled all over China, and you will not find a more beautiful place to study than in Yunnan province. And you won't find a better place to live in Yunnan than Yuxi."--Brandon (Ireland)