Aeronautical and astronautical science and technology

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.

Aerospace and aeronautical science and technology integrates the achievements of numerous disciplines, including mathematics, mechanics, chemistry, power engineering and engineering thermophysics, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and electronic science and technology. These disciplines have all played significant roles in its development. These disciplines intersect and permeate each other, forming a complete disciplinary system. At the same time, the development of the aerospace field will also promote the progress of related disciplines. Its research content is extensive, covering the design, manufacture, operation and use of aircraft, etc. The research results have had a significant impact on many sectors of the national economy and many aspects of social life, such as providing advanced means and conditions for transportation, communication and broadcasting, meteorology, etc. It also has important applications in the military field, promoting changes in military equipment and technology, etc.

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: