At present, the top normal universities in Anhui Province are Anhui Normal University, Anqing Normal University, Huaibei Normal University and Fuyang Normal University.

Anhui Normal University, located in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, is the earliest institution of higher learning in Anhui Province. Formerly known as 1928, the provincial Anhui University was founded in Anqing. 1946 was renamed as National Anhui University, and 1949 moved to Wuhu in February. 1972, approved by the State Council, was officially named Anhui Normal University (inscription by Comrade Guo Moruo).

Anqing Teachers College is located in Anqing City, Anhui Province, a national historical and cultural city. 1897 was founded in Jingfu College with a history of 100 years. Now it has 17 secondary colleges and 72 undergraduate majors.

Huaibei Normal University, located in Huaibei City, Anhui Province, is a comprehensive provincial key university.