Minzu University of China

The Minzu University of China (MUC; 中央民族大学) is a national public university in Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.

Minzu University of China
中央民族大学
Former names
The Central University for Nationalities
Motto美美与共,知行合一
Motto in English
Diversity in Unity, Theory in Practice
TypeNational
Established1941 (1941)
AffiliationNational Ethnic Affairs Commission
Party SecretaryZhang Jingze
Academic staff
1,200
Administrative staff
1,991 (including academic staff)
Students15,800
Undergraduates11,200
Postgraduates4,600
Location,
China

39°56′54″N 116°19′03″E
CampusUrban
Websitewww.muc.edu.cn
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese中央民族大学
Traditional Chinese中央民族大學
Literal meaningCentral Ethnic Groups/Nationalities University

Minzu University ranked first in China among universities for ethnic minority studies. It aims to be one of the best universities of its kind in the world for inheriting and promoting the excellent culture of all ethnic groups. With the strong support of Chinese government, it has developed rapidly over the years. MUC is one of the most prestigious universities in China in ethnology, anthropology, ethnic economies, regional economics, religion studies, history, dance, and fine arts.

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