 However, it traces its history back to the early twentieth century.Specialties for international students are Chinese Language and Literature, History, International Economy and Trade, 
Educational Technology, Administrative Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, 
Management of Human Resources, Clinical Medicine (taught in English), Preventive Medicine, Artistic Design, 
Fine Arts, Music, Education (Education for Primary School).The School of International Education, Nantong University was established in January 2010 and there are around 300 overseas students in the school.