Materials Science and Engineering

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.

Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that studies the relationship between the composition, structure, preparation process and properties of materials, covering areas such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composite materials. The core logic is to solve the application problems of materials in aerospace, electronic information, energy and environmental protection and other fields through a closed-loop research of "component design - preparation regulation - performance optimization"

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. Health condition

Good physical and mental health (free from infectious diseases and physical or mental disorders that may affect normal study).

2 Age requirement

As of September 1, 2025, applicants must not exceed 25 years old.

3 Educational requirements

By September 1, 2025, applicants must have obtained a high school graduation certificate.

4 Learning ability

Applicants should possess good learning ability and academic performance. The score requirement for applicants of the undergraduate program in the previous application stage is 75%. Schools refer to the results of internationally recognized standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP, IB, and GED, or regional high school unified examinations. Applicants may provide proof of other learning abilities or academic performance.

5 Language requirements

Applicants should have a language proficiency in Chinese or English that meets the admission standards. In some countries, the proof of English proficiency may be waived (information on English-speaking countries).

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

The passport is valid until October 30, 2025 and beyond. Applicants currently residing in the Chinese mainland must also provide a scanned copy of the current valid visa page or residence permit page.

2 Scanned copy of high school graduation certificate

If the applicant is a current student, they must submit a certificate of enrollment issued by their school, which includes the expected graduation date, and submit the graduation certificate before registration.

3 Scanned copies of the transcripts for each semester/academic year during high school

If the applicant has not completed the previous stage of study, they must provide transcripts for all semesters up to the time of application.

4 Personal statement (template), resume

5 Scanned copy of the Chinese/English language proficiency certificate

Applicants who meet the following conditions are not required to provide proof of language proficiency

Applicants whose native language is Chinese are applying for programs taught in Chinese.

Applicants whose native language is English are applying for English-taught programs.

6 Scanned copy of the certificate of no criminal record (valid within 6 months)

Currently residing within the territory of Chinese mainland, one must simultaneously submit a criminal record clearance certificate from both the home country and the period of stay in China.

If you are temporarily unable to provide a certificate of no criminal record due to various special circumstances, please fill out the "Personal Commitment Letter". After being tentatively admitted, you must submit the certificate of no criminal record as soon as possible. Only after submitting it can you obtain the admission qualification.

7 Scanned copies of officially certified awards and research achievements (not mandatory)

8 Scanned copy of the "Physical Examination Form for Foreigners" (valid within 6 months)

Those currently residing in the Chinese mainland and holding a valid "Foreigner's Residence Permit" or "Foreigner's Permanent Residence Identity Card" may use either of the above materials to replace the "Foreigner's Physical Examination Form".

9 As of November 1, 2025, applicants under the age of 18 must provide a minor guarantee letter (template).

10. Bank statements of the account of myself or my parents for the past six months (with a balance of no less than 5,000 US dollars).

11. Other supplementary materials required to be submitted by Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Xi 'an "Belt and Road" Scholarship: 

First Prize: Tuition and accommodation fees are waived, and a living allowance of 1,500 RMB per month is provided. 

The second prize is tuition-free and a living allowance of 1,500 yuan per month is provided. 

The third prize will cover 50% of the tuition fee and provide a living allowance of 1,500 yuan per month