32-851: The Renmin University of China ( RUC ) is a public university in Haidian , Beijing , China . The university is affiliated with the Ministry of Education , and co-funded by the Ministry of Education and the Beijing Municipal People's Government . The university is part of Project 211 , Project 985 , and the Double First-Class Construction . The origins of Renmin University of China date back to Shanbei Public School ( 陕北公学 ), established in 1937 by
64-1242: A humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dwa ). The average annual temperature in Haidian is 12.8 °C (55.0 °F). The average annual rainfall is 557.3 mm (21.94 in) with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 26.5 °C (79.7 °F), and lowest in January, at around −3.2 °C (26.2 °F). Since 1992, Haidian District has signed official papers and established Sister City relationship with 14 cities and districts from 10 countries of 4 continents. Some sister cities are shown below: South America North America Europe East Asia List of universities in China There are many higher education institutions in China . By September 2021, there were 3,012 colleges and universities, with over 40 million students enrolled in mainland China. More than 40 million Chinese students graduated from university from 2016 to 2020. Corresponding with
96-911: A Double Masters in Asian and International Affairs with King's College London. Renmin University students are actively engaged in academic and exchange programs overseas, such as the National Model United Nations conference held annually in the New York City . The University of Chicago Center in Beijing, which opened in September 2010, is located at the Culture Plaza on the Renmin University campus. The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China
128-913: A GDP per capita at 170.8 thousand yuan (25293 US dollars). A central part of Haidian's economy, the Zhongguancun electronics district, hosts the Beijing offices of many software and computer-technology companies. Institutions of higher education in Haidian include: The Beijing Municipal Education Commission ( 北京市教育委员会 ), the local education authority, has its headquarters in the Beijing Olympic Building. Institutions of secondary education Private schools include: The Chinese Ice Hockey Association , which governs ice hockey and bandy in China, has its offices at 56, Zhongguacun South Street in Haidian District. Haidian has
160-403: A leading position among Chinese universities in the number of social science and arts and humanities-related majors. For example, in the 2022 rankings of Chinese universities by undergraduate majors in 92 professional categories, Renmin had 25 majors ranked as the best in the country, 48 majors in the top 5, and 57 majors in the top 10. According to the 2021 QS World University by subject, RUC
192-517: Is " Seek truth from facts "; the spirit of Renmin University is "Establishing learning for the people, and governing the country"; the goal of talent training of Renmin University is "a national example, a social pillar"; and the idea of running Renmin University is "people, people-oriented, and humanistic", which is also the meaning of the three parallel "人" characters in the seal script on Renmin University's emblem. The school song of Renmin University of China has gone through multiple versions, including
224-747: Is Wang Wen. In 2022, Wang Wen visited Russian-annexed Crimea amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine . His writings have been described as distorting Russia’s annexation of Crimea. In 2021, a joint report with the Taihe Institute and the Intellisia Institute detailed the alleged failings of the US in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic . Renmin University of China currently possesses two active campus, one campus under construction and one former campus. The motto of Renmin University
256-586: Is a high school in Beijing, and is a sister school of Phillips Academy in Massachusetts , Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Punahou Academy in Honolulu . 39°58′13″N 116°19′04″E / 39.97028°N 116.31778°E / 39.97028; 116.31778 Haidian, Beijing Haidian ( Chinese : 海淀区 ; pinyin : Hǎidiàn Qū ) is an urban district of
288-500: Is internationally recognized as China has established educational cooperation and exchanges with 188 countries and regions and 46 major international organizations, and signed agreements with 54 countries such as the United States, British, Australia and Germany on mutual recognition of higher education qualifications and academic degrees. As of 2024, China had the world's highest number of top universities. In 2017, China had
320-489: Is one of the most famous publishers and the first university press in China which has published a large number of academic works in humanities and social sciences. The library of the university covers a total area of 26,000 square meters. It has 15 reading rooms and an economics hall, with more than 2000 seats. Renmin University has established its communications and cooperative relationships with 125 universities and research institutions of 32 countries and regions, which enables
352-573: Is one of the top 50 in the world, with its global MBA ranked 38th, Executive MBA ranked 43rd, and its executive education ranked 11th internationally (the best in Asia ). As of 2024, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Renmin 4th in China, 5th in Asia, and 28th globally in economics and business. As of 2024, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities , RUC ranked #9 in
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#1732773316032384-802: Is selected as a pilot program to test a new system of local rankings that reflect “Chinese characteristics” and are representative of their Chinese traits. It is expected that more Chinese institutions will drop out of international rankings as China aims to create its own benchmark for elite institutions. However, in 2015, the Chinese University Alumni Association (CUAA) in partnership with China Education Center considered it 5th among all Chinese universities . The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014 placed Renmin 5th in China (after Peking , Tsinghua , University of Science and Technology of China , and Fudan ), 13th in emerging countries, 32nd in Asia, and inside
416-492: The 3rd Ring Road , 4th Ring Road , 5th Ring Road and 6th Ring Road all run through the area. Haidian is currently served by ten metro lines of the Beijing Subway and one light rail line: Haidian is served by one commuter line operated by Beijing Suburban Railway (BCR). The China National Space Administration has its headquarters in the district. The Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center which serves as
448-673: The Chinese Communist Party in order to "bring up hundreds of thousands of revolutionary comrades to meet the needs of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression ." Later it was renamed as the North China United University and North China University . In 1950, several institutions were merged to form a single Renmin University of China. In 1954, Renmin University of China was established as one of six national key universities of China, becoming
480-818: The University of Chicago , Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the University of Michigan and Yale University . In January 2010, Zhang Lei, a graduate of Renmin University and Yale School of Management (SOM), donated US$ 8,888,888 to the SOM, the largest alumni gift the school had received. It is also a member of Worldwide Universities Network , the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education, and Beijing-Hong Kong Universities Alliance . Renmin University School of Labor and Human Resources maintains an exchange relationship with
512-673: The "Song of Northern Shaanxi Public School" created in Yan'an in 1937, "The School Song of North China Associated University" in Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei border area in 1937, and "School Song of North China University" in Zhengding, Hebei in 1948, "Song of Renmin University of China" written by Wu Yuzhang, "Song of Renmin University of China" written by Cheng Fangwu, and "Song of Renmin University of China" written by Ji Baocheng. "The Song of Renmin University of China", written by Ji Baocheng,
544-653: The Huamin Research Center and the School of Social Work at Rutgers University . Every year since 2010, study abroad students and faculty from Rutgers exchange with their Renmin University counterparts. Renmin University is a popular destination for visiting foreign dignitaries. During his state visit to China in January 2008, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited Renmin University with Premier Wen Jiabao to talk with students, scholars, athletes and entrepreneurs. The School of International Studies offers
576-474: The central command center for the Chinese space program is also located in the district. The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) has its headquarters in Zhongguancun . The People's Liberation Army Military Music Hall is located in the district. The Ministry of State Security has a number of major facilities in the district. In 2017, the regional GDP was 592.48 billion yuan, with
608-409: The city of Beijing , China, mostly in northwestern Beijing, bordering Xicheng and Fengtai . It is 431 square km in area, making it the second-largest district in urban Beijing area (after Chaoyang ), and is home to 3,133,469 inhabitants as of November 2020. The administrative division of the district was reported as follows: Haidian was originally a village outside of Beijing's Inner City. It
640-626: The early twentieth century. It is mentioned in Lao She 's novel Camel Xiangzi as an academic village for students. After the foundation of the People's Republic, it was deliberately developed as a university area, with many of the Yan'an institutions moving there. It officially became an administrative district in June 1954. Since the reform and opening up , it has become the centre of China's IT industry. In
672-738: The latest evaluation by the Chinese Ministry of Education RUC ranked No.1 among all Chinese universities for 9 disciplines, which include theoretical economics , applied economics , law and legal studies , political science , sociology , journalism , statistics , business management and public administration . RUC is also entitled 25 national key disciplines (ranked number 5 in China), 13 national key research bases of humanities and social sciences (ranked number 1 in China), and 6 national teaching and research bases of fundamental arts disciplines (ranked number 1 in China). Renmin has taken
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#1732773316032704-422: The merging of many public universities , has been the rapid expansion of the private sector in mainland China since 1990s. Although private university enrollments are not clear, one report listed that in 2006 private universities accounted for approximately 6%, or about 1.3 million, of the 20 million students enrolled in formal higher education in China. The quality of universities and higher education in China
736-538: The second-bachelor's degree students, 149 specialties for the master's degree candidates, 100 specialties for the Doctor's degree candidates and 33 national key disciplines. The university library has 2.5 million holdings, and is recognized as the Information Center of Arts Literatures by the Ministry of Education. The new library building opened in the second half of 2011. The Renmin University of China Press
768-525: The top 250 in the world. In 2020, the QS World University Rankings had the university as one of the top 300 worldwide for academic reputation and employer reputation. Renmin graduates are highly desired in China and worldwide, with its Graduate Employability rankings placed in the top 181–190 universities globally and a crop of high-achieving graduates every year, according to the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. According to
800-531: The university to be the center of academic and cultural communications between China and foreign countries. In 2015, the China Academy of Financial Inclusion was established at Renmin University. The Academy is a government think-tank tasked with developing financial inclusion mechanisms for China. On 25 October 2017, Renmin University established a Xi Jinping Thought research center, the first of its kind. Rural Reconstruction Center of Renmin University
832-485: The words of Time magazine: Like Paris' Champs Elysées or New York's Broadway , Haidian is a celebration of a national myth: China's ability to change itself and become, once again, great among nations. During the later half of the 1990s, out of the Beijing districts, Haidian had the highest per capita GDP . During that period the GDP of Haidian (1) District grew by double digits each year. The northwestern stretches of
864-748: The world in "public administration", #31 in "finance", #43 in "Library & Information Science", #51 in "management" & "statistics, and #76 in "business administration" & "economics". Renmin University maintains collaborative relationships and exchange programs with many well-known universities around the world, such as the Singapore Management University , Queen's University , Boston College Law School , Columbia University , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich , Princeton University , University of Geneva , McGill University , Queen Mary University of London , King's College London , Waseda University , Carleton University ,
896-494: The youngest national key university at that time. Wu Yuzhang , Cheng Fangwu , Guo Yingqiu , Yuan Baohua , Huang Da , Li Wenhai , Ji Baocheng , and Chen Yulu had successively held the position of the president of the university. As of 2022 the president is Lin Shangli. Currently Renmin University consists of 25 schools, 13 research institutes and the graduate school, with 63 specialties for undergraduate, 8 specialties for
928-433: Was established in 2005 and is based in Beijing. Its main mission is to explore the theory and practice of rural reconstruction. It partakes in fair trade advocacy and coordinating urban and rural green energy initiatives as well as the promotion of fair education. The Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies is a thinktank affiliated with Renmin. Affiliated staff include Vijay Prashad and John Ross . Its executive dean
960-662: Was first built in the Yuan dynasty and became one of the eight major business areas of the capital during the Qing dynasty and was the seat of such old shops as Lotus White, Quanjude and Hongbin House. The famed Old Summer Palace and Summer Palace , two grand imperial gardens are also among its reputed features. It became a university district after the building of the Tsinghua University and Yenching University campus in
992-429: Was identified as the school song in 2007, replacing the old school song that has been adopted since 1980 with a strong political color. In 2017, "Song of Northern Shaanxi Public School" was identified as the representative school song of Renmin University of China. Renmin University, along with Nanjing University became the first batch of elite institutions in China to drop out of all international rankings. The University
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1024-559: Was ranked among the top 100 in the world in "Arts and Humanities" & "Social Sciences & Management" related subjects. According to the 2021 QS World University by subject, the university was ranked among the top 40 in the world for philosophy, top 80 in social sciences and management and top 51 in legal studies and law. According to the Financial Times , its business school, the Renmin Business School ,
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