Tibet Minzu University
| 西藏民族大学 | |
Former names | Tibet Public School |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1958 |
Academic staff | 1,105 |
| Students | 9,400 |
| Location | Xianyang, Shaanxi, China |
| Website |
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Tibet Minzu University (Chinese: 西藏民族大学), also known as Tibet University for Nationalities, is a Chinese university established to educate ethnic minorities, specifically Tibetans. It is under the jurisdiction of Tibet Autonomous Region, but is physically located in the city of Xianyang in Shaanxi province, near the provincial capital Xi'an.[1]
History
Tibet Minzu University was established in 1958 as Tibet Public School. It was the first university established by the government of Tibet Autonomous Region. The university adopted its current name in 1965.[1]
Overview
The university has over 9,400 full-time students, more than half of whom are members of ethnic minorities including Tibetans. It has 1,105 faculty members. The university offers 42 undergraduate majors and 20 master's programs.[1]
Notable alumni
- Basang, former Vice-Chairwoman of Tibet Autonomous Region[2]
- Losang Jamcan, Chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "About the university" (in Chinese). Tibet Minzu University. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ "Basang" (in Chinese). National Chengchi University. 2015-06-05.
- ↑ "洛桑江村简历" [Biography of Losang Jamcan] (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
Coordinates: 34°20′48″N 108°43′57″E / 34.34667°N 108.73250°E