For more than 100 years, the School of Government (SOG) at Nanjing University has witnessed the formation of China's modern society and has been committed to creating and applying knowledge to promote the development of the governance system. After generations' unremitting efforts, SOG has developed into a research and teaching institution with profound academic foundation, integration of inheritance and innovation, and vigorous atmosphere, and SOG has become one of the leading schools in promoting the disciplines of politics and public administration in China

With the motto of "Integrating Instruments into Principles, With the Whole World in Mind" 「道器相济，兼有天下」and through conducting innovative research and nurturing students with both virtue and talent, SOG strives to promote the growth of China's governance civilization and enhance the quality of public life quality in Chinese communities and all over the world.