Renmin University of China (thereafter RUC) is a national key comprehensive university that focuses mainly on social sciences, the humanities, economics and administration and management. The University was created in 1950. The University's origin can be traced back to the Shanbei (Northern part of Shaanxi Province) Public School in 1937 and later the North China United University and North China University. Well-known Chinese educators Wu Yuzhang, Cheng Fangwu, Yuan Baohua,Huang Da and Li Wenhai served as Presidents of the University respectively. The current President is Professor Ji Baocheng, with Professor Cheng Tianquan as the Party Secretary.

The motto of the University is "To Seek Truth from Reality." After more than sixty years' construction and development, the University has formed a complete education structure and system, which includes full-time undergraduate, graduate (both MA and Ph.D.) and adult higher education. An impressive variety of subjects and courses is offered.

RUC is a cradle for ambitious youth who wish to realize their lofty ideals and ambitions.
RUC welcomes all academics and students.