Renmin University of China (RUC) is the first comprehensive research university established by the People's Republic of China. With nine first-tier disciplines ranking No. 1 nationwide, Renmin University is well placed to become an influential leader in the Chinese humanities and social sciences. It also offers a range of courses in the natural sciences, information technology and environmental sciences. The university's overriding tasks have consistently been the pursuit of truth and progress, cultural transmission and educating the country's future elites.

RUC is an important base for training high-caliber professionals in the social sciences and humanities and houses a number of influential research centers and think tanks. Since Renmin University was established, more than 250,000 outstanding RUC alumni have made important contributions in various sectors including government, academia, finance, communication and education. RUC's vision is to become a world-class university that equips future leaders, produces cutting-edge research and promotes global academic exchange. With the support of a dedicated leadership, its students, faculty and staff, RUC continues to grow in influence as one of the most important trend-setters in Chinese higher education today.