JNU Reviews

4.0

68% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

58% positive business outlook

JNU has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JNU employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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34 reviews
3.0
18 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Strong Alumni Network: Wide connections in business and government sectors, especially in South China. International Orientation: Good reputation for overseas Chinese education, helpful for global career paths. Practical Programs: Emphasis on applied skills in business, finance, and media.

Cons

Regional Recognition: Stronger reputation in Guangdong and Hong Kong than in northern China or globally. Research Reputation: Less competitive in cutting-edge research compared to top-tier universities. Brand Perception: Not as prestigious as “985/211” universities for certain employers.

5.0
28 Oct 2024

Very good

Recommend
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Pros

Very inclusive campus and student politics

Cons

Too much bureaucracy and free time

4.0
2 July 2024

Freedom

Recommend
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Pros

It gives faculty freedom to work on what they are interested in.

Cons

Team building is not their strength. In most cases, you would feel that it is a one-person battle every day.

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