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Northwest University (China)

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Xi’an, China
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Northwest University (China)

Basic information and contact details for Northwest University (China)

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Northwest University is a public institution located in Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province, in Northwest China.

The university can trace its origins back to 1902, and has undergone a series of name changes since being established. It assumed its present name in 1912, before being renamed National Northwest University 11 years later. It was then called National Xi'an Provisional University after the merger with National Beiping University becoming the National Northwest Associated University in 1938, and then National Northwest University again in 1939.

The university has three campuses: the Taibai Campus, the Taoyuan Campus and the Chang’an Campus. Together, they cover an area of almost 400 acres. In 1978 it was designated as one of China's National Key Universities, which are recognised as prestigious and receive a high level of support from the central government. It was one of the first universities in China empowered to set up doctoral, postdoctoral and master’s programs.

The university describes its vision as “promoting the national spirit, integrating the ideas from around the world and shouldering the responsibility of developing northwest China”, and its motto is: “Fairness, Integrity, Diligence and Simplicity.”

NWU attaches great importance to international exchange and cooperation programmes, and has established collaborative relationships with more than 100 universities in more than 20 countries, including the UK, the US, Germany, France and Japan.

The city of Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, and is best known internationally as the home of the Terracotta Army or Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is one of the oldest cities in China, and is the most populous in Northwest China.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
1020304050
Teaching 25.7
Research Environment 14.7
Research Quality 52.4
Industry 50.7
International Outlook 24.2
18202224262018201920202021202220232024202519.418.619.320.422.121.524.425.7

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Ranking positions 2018 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Northwest University (China)

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
55 F : 45 M (1)
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International student percentage
1% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.6 (1)
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Student total
29021 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Northwest University (China)

See below for a range of subjects taught at Northwest University (China)

Physical Sciences801–1000th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science801–1000th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences801–1000th

  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences601–800th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Business and Economics801+

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities601+

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Engineering501–600th

  • General Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering