Tibet University for Nationalities
| Tibet University for Nationalities | |
|---|---|
| 西藏民族学院 | |
Former names | Tibet Public School |
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Public |
Academic staff | 1,105 |
| Students | 9,400 |
| Location | Xianyang, Shaanxi, China |
| Website |
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Tibet University for Nationalities (Chinese: 西藏民族学院) 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 University for Nationalities 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
- Losang Jamcan, Chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About the university" (in Chinese). Tibet University for Nationalities. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ "洛桑江村简历" [Biography of Losang Jamcan] (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
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