Location
The capital city of the Jiangsu Province, Nanjing is situated on the Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China.
Distance from other major cities:
- Shanghai - 300km - 1 hour 9 minutes by high-speed train
- Beijing - 1,200km - 3 hours 41 minutes by high-speed train
- Hong Kong - 1,400km - 2 hours 2 minutes by plane
Transport
An important central city, Nanjing has a highly developed infrastructure of modern road, rail, air and sea transport links. The extensive highway network and convenient public transport options make travel within the city easy. China’s high-speed rail network connects Nanjing to most major cities within a few hours, while Nanjing Lukou International Airport offers routes to major destinations around the world.
“ ” Founded over a century ago NAU has a proud heritage and a beautiful campus. There is a great learning environment and a culture of openness, collaboration and innovation. At NAU you can advance your research in a warm and supportive environment. You will also make many new friends at a university that has a strong reputation for educating people and helping them grow.
Climate
Nanjing lies within China’s subtropical monsoon climate zone. As well as characteristically humid weather, the region experiences both extensive sunshine and heavy rains. Successful urban greening programmes have created an ecologically-friendly environment and transformed Nanjing into a comfortable, attractive modern city.
History
One of the four ancient capitals of China, Nanjing is a vibrant cultural centre. The city has attracted intellectuals from across the country for 2,500 years. In the Tang and Song dynasties, Nanjing was the place poets gathered for inspiration. While during the Ming and Qing dynasties the city was the imperial examination centre for the Jiangnan region.
This scholarly past has left a rich cultural heritage. Historical sites and ancient relics blend seamlessly with the modern city that is developing all around them.
Academic Excellence
Nanjing is one of four designated cities of scientific education in China. There are 41 higher universities with a combined community of over 600,000 students. There are also 540 research organisations, employing more than 530,000 research staff.
Schools
If you have children, Nanjing offers excellent educational facilities, reflecting the strong academic culture of the region. NAU has an affiliated kindergarten, while Nanjing has public schools and is home to Xiaolingwei Central Primary School and Nanjing No.9 Middle School Zhendan.
“ ” I am impressed with the knowledge here. I value the learning experience. I enjoy being part of the team at NAU.
