Applied chemistry

Located in Xi'an, a metropolis known as the "Rome of the East", Xi'an University is the only university in the People's Republic of China that simultaneously develops aviation, astronomy and marine sciences. It is multidisciplinary and research-oriented. Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is located in the ancient city of Xi'an, founded in 1938 under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Aeronautical engineering and communication taught in English are very popular among international students. Recently, Northwestern Polytechnical University has established cooperative relations with more than 100 overseas universities, enterprises and research institutes. A brilliant university - Xi'an University of Technology for you to explore.

The development of applied chemistry stems from humanity's exploration of "how chemical laws serve practical needs". Its research scope ranges from the macroscopic industrial production processes to the microscopic molecular design, covering the entire chain from "basic research → technology development → product application". 

Difference from "pure chemistry": Pure chemistry (such as inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry) focuses on exploring the composition, structure and reaction laws of substances ("why"); applied chemistry, on the other hand, concentrates on how to utilize these laws to solve practical problems ("how to do it"), for example:

Pure chemistry studies "the catalytic mechanism of a certain catalyst", while applied chemistry studies "how to improve this catalyst to make it more efficient and stable in industrial reactions".

Pure chemistry analyzes "the composition of a certain substance", while applied chemistry develops "rapid test strips or instruments for detecting pesticide residues in food".

Core characteristics: Problem-oriented, emphasizing the transformation ability from "theory → experiment → pilot production → industrialization", and combining the scientific nature of chemistry with the practicality of engineering.

NPU has worked hard to create an intelligent and energetic faculty that the students desire. The university attracts and employs the most capable faculty available and seeks to cultivate a climate that promotes excellence in their performance. NPU encourages and provideswith the faculty members opportunities to continue learning, keeping current with the research and development within their fields of expertise.  

Each year, NPU sends new and mid-career faculty members to special training at prestigious institutions of higher learning and organizations both at home and abroad. The Tenth Five-year Plan includes the Outstanding Disciplinary Leader Development Plan, the High-level Creative Talent Program and the Elite Development Program, and all designed to increase skills in young teachers. At present, NPU has proposed the Aoxiang Scholar Project to help train outstanding academic discipline leaders, excellent innovative teams and innovating young researchers and lecturers.

NPU has 1,801 faculty members, including 15 CAS or CAE academicians, 428 professors, and 556 associate professors. Over 82% of them hold a master's degree or above. Teachers under the age of 45 account for 76% of the total faculty. The university continues to recruit an increasing number of teachers who have worked abroad at other universities and who have a great variety of experiences. NPU has 13 Yangtze River Scholars, 16 professors from the National Hundreds out of Ten Million Talent Project, 9 winners of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars，55 professors sponsored by the New Century Excellent Talent Support Plan of the Ministry of Education, 22 professors having the title of Shaanxi Provincial Distinguished Professorship, 25 professors from the Talent Project 511, 25 professors from the Shaanxi Provincial Three-Five Talent Project, 8 professors working as specialists in the Discipline Evaluation Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, and 27 professors working on the Ministry of Education’s Teaching Guidance Committee.

NPU provides students with various, well-equipped apartments in different specification and conditions. Examined and approved by government, the apartments are abounded by all kinds of dining rooms and restaurants, hospitals, store, banks and well-equipped sports grounds which bring great convenience to students. Each apartment is equipped with an air conditioner, heating, a writing desk, a telephone, international access and cook tools etc.

Note: 

Students should pay 500 RMB refundable deposit. The money will be returned when they check out.

Students can live out of campus, but the university requires that students who study Chinese language should live in the Oversea Students Apartment for the first year.

The Students who study for degrees should live in the Oversea Students Apartment during the whole period.

Students who apply for living outside campus shall register both at International College of NPU and at local police station.

Other Fees( Reference)

Comprehensive Insurance Plan: RMB600 per year
Health Examination Fee: RMB 400
Residence Permit Fee: RMB 400 for less than 1 year
Visa: 400RMB/year.
Living Expenses (including food, transportation, electricity and etc): 800RMB per month

Dormitory Building                                                                                   Dormitory Interior

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Physical and mental health (free from infectious diseases and without any physical or mental disorders that affect normal learning). 

2. By September 1, 2025, the applicants for the master's program should be no older than 30 years of age. 

3. Educational Requirements: As of September 1, 2025, applicants for the master's program must have a bachelor's degree. 

4. Learning ability: Applicants should possess good learning ability and academic performance. The required score for the previous stage of application for applicants is 75%, and for those applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship, it is 80%. Applicants can provide other proof of their learning ability or academic performance such as GRE, GMAT, etc. 

5. Language Requirements 

The applicant should possess the required language proficiency in both Chinese and English as per the admission criteria.

1. A clear and legible scanned copy of the passport information page.

2. A scanned copy of the bachelor's degree certificate.

3. Scanned copies of the semester/academic year transcripts for each period of the undergraduate study. 

4. Recommendation letters provided by 4 experts or above at the associate professor level.

5. The applicant's study plan for pursuing a master's degree. 

6. Chinese (HSK) / English (IELTS or TOEFL or Duolingo or PTE) language proficiency certificate; 7. No criminal record certificate (valid within 6 months); 

8. Letter of Acceptance from the Supervisor: