1993, Jiangxi University and Jiangxi University of Science and Technology merged to form Nanchang University. 1997, the school was listed as the national "2 1 1 project" key construction university. In 2004, the Ministry of Education signed an agreement with the Jiangxi Provincial People's Government to jointly build Nanchang University. In 2005, Nanchang University merged with Jiangxi Medical College to form the new Nanchang University.

The school is located in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China. As of June 20 16, the school has five campuses: Qianhu, Qingshan Lake, Donghu Lake, Poyang Lake and Fuzhou.