Nanjing University
Nanjing University (NJU or NU, sometimes Nanking University, simplified Chinese: 南京大学; traditional Chinese: 南京大學; pinyin: Nánjīng Dàxué, Nánkīng Tàhsüéh), known as Nanda (南大; pinyin: Nándà), is a major public university, the oldest institution of higher learning in Nanjing, China, and a member of the elite C9 League of Chinese universities.
Established as the ancient Nanking Imperial University (南京太學, Nanjing Taixue, literally "the Great Institution of Higher Learning of Nanjing") during the era of the Three Kingdoms (CE 258), the university evolved into the first modern comprehensive university in China, combining teaching and research, and set the foundation for the modern educational system in China.
In addition to its membership in the C9 League, Nanjing University has been designated a Class A institution in the Double First Class University plan, a government initiative to cultivate an elite group of Chinese universities into "world-class" institutions. The university is perenially ranked one of the best research universities in China, and one of China's most selective universities. It is ranked among the top universities worldwide in major global university rankings. Regarding research output, the Nature Index 2017 ranks Nanjing University #2 in China, #3 in Asia Pacific and #12 in the world.
Nanda has two main campuses: the Xianlin campus, northeast of Nanjing, and the Gulou campus, in the central area of Nanjing City.
