Nanchang University was founded in 1958, is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Nanchang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangxi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Education Department of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University (NCU) is a very large coeducational higher education institution. NCU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 

Over the years, the central Government, the Ministry of Education, and Jiangxi Provincial  Party Committee and the Provincial Government have attached great important to the construction and development of Nanchang University. Several national leaders, such as the former President of China Jiang Zemin, and the current President of China Xi Jinping have successively visited Nanchang University. When President Xi Jinping inspected the university, he was deeply affectionate and said "Nanchang University has unlimited prospects." Also, State Councilor Liu Yandong expects Nanchang University to be a world-class university with Chinese characteristics.

NCU earnestly promotes international exchange and cooperation. It has maintained stable exchanges and cooperative relationships with about 60 universities and institutions in over 30 countries and regions. The Confucius Institute constructed by NCU was selected as excellent institute by Confucius Institute Headquarters for three consecutive years. NCU plays leading role in promoting regional culture and has made great efforts to push forward brand-culture construction and innovation. NCU has established art associations like Nanchang Philharmonic Orchestra and Jiangxi Opera Art Research Center. NCU was contracted to hold the 29th International Music Education Conference and creatively developed campus cultural series with Qianhu cultural brand as the main part.

Ranking: 904^th in the world (2020 USNews)