Official website of North University for Nationalities shows that the training goal of musicology major (four-year Bachelor of Arts) is: this major is oriented to the cultural development needs of national and local education, based in Yinchuan, facing Ningxia and radiating the whole country. Students will receive comprehensive training in music theory, music history, music performance and music education at the undergraduate level. Four-year undergraduate courses include basic courses, specialized courses, practical courses and elective courses. Students need to complete all the courses and examinations within the specified time to meet the graduation requirements.

Located in Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, North University for Nationalities is a comprehensive ethnic college directly under the State Ethnic Affairs Commission.