The predecessor of Beijing Normal University School is Shi Jing University Teachers College, which was founded in 1902. 1908 was renamed as Shi Jing Excellent Normal School, with independent organizational system. 19 12 was renamed Beijing Normal University. 1923, the school was renamed as Beijing Normal University, becoming the first normal university in the history of China. 193 1 year, 1952 Beiping Women's Normal University and Fu Jen Catholic University were successively merged into Beijing Normal University.

1959, identified by the central government as the first batch of national key universities. In 2002, it became one of the first six universities with the right to set up undergraduate majors independently. On 20 17, the school entered the national "world-class university" construction A list. 20 18 became one of the first 20 universities that can carry out independent examinations for degree authorization.

As of May, 20021year, Beijing Campus of Beijing Normal University covers an area of 1 19 1 mu (Haidian Campus, Xicheng Campus and Changping Campus), as well as Zhuhai Campus of Beijing Normal University. More than 24,000 full-time students;

There are 3 departments, 27 colleges, 2 departments, 1 1 research institutes and 4 academies of science. There are 28 post-doctoral research stations, 32 first-class doctoral programs and 38 first-class master programs. There are 77 undergraduate majors.