This official website of Xinjiang Normal University tells us that Xinjiang Normal University is neither a 211 nor a 985 university. Xinjiang Normal University is located in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is the key construction of universities. Founded in 1978, the university, formerly known as Urumqi No. 1 Teacher Training School and Xinjiang Teacher Training Department, boasts rich educational resources and a deep historical background. The university has a number of colleges covering a wide range of disciplines such as arts, science, engineering and education, as well as excellent faculty and advanced teaching facilities.

In recent years, Xinjiang Normal University has made remarkable achievements in education and teaching, scientific research and social services, and has made important contributions to the education cause in Xinjiang and even the whole country. The university also actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, and has established good cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions.