Xinjiang Normal University has been enrolling international students since 1986. In 1994, the university was listed as one of the 200 national universities to accept international students by the State Ministry of Education, and in 1995, it entered the list of international universities issued by the Association of International Universities in UNESCO.

      The University seeks as students those who have the ability and the motivation to benefit most from what the University has to offer and who will themselves enrich the University community. The University is committed to equal opportunity in admissions and welcome applications from men and women of all ages, ethnic origins and educational background.

      Each year there are new international students from different countries and regions around the world learning and studying here on a variety of programs and courses. Xinjiang Normal University has always welcomed international students as a part of its international academic community and great emphasis is placed on maintaining academic contacts with overseas universities and institutions. The University draws international students from dozens of countries in the world. Over the years accomplished and talented international students have contributed a great deal to the campus community, and have also been highly successful academically at the University.