Mechanical Engineering and Automation (in English)

Founded in 1952, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics is China's first university specializing in aerospace technology. Now, Beihang has developed into a competitive engineering and technology university integrating science and engineering, engineering, economics and other disciplines. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Electronic Information Engineering, Master of Satellite Communication, Doctor of Engineering Mechanics, etc. Almost all the courses here are taught in English, which is rare in Chinese universities. In addition, the Chinese Language Training Center of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CLTCBU) is famous for comprehensively teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing. CLTCBU will help you pass the HSK exam easily.

Why choose to study this program?

This program is offered by School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, one of the most powerful college of Beihang University and among Rank 8 in mechanical engineering programs.

Main Courses

Mechanical Drawing, Mechanics of Materials, Theoretical Mechanics, Science of Engineering Materials, Theory and Machines and Mechanisms, Fundamentals of Manufacturing Engineering.

Main practical teaching links: computer experiment courses, computer training, course design and production practice and graduation design, the general practice teaching of not less than 30 weeks.

Major experiments: complete at least one of the professional direction of a group of professional laboratory, etc

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Internship and Career Development

Advanced engineering and technical personnel having basic knowledge and applied ability in machinery design and manufacture, and being able to work in the first line as to design and manufacture machinary, develop science, apply research, manage operations and other aspects in the fields of mechanical manufacturing.

Diploma Awarded

Master of Engineering

Photos of Laboratory Equipment(click the pics to enlarge)

Teacher Highlight

Qixian Zhang(professor, member of Academyof Engineering)

Guanghua Zong(distinguished professor of BUAA)

ounded in 1952, Beihang University is the first higher education institution in aeronautics and astronautics in China. As one of China's first 16 key universities, Beihang always stands at the forefront of aerospace research. Supported by national initiatives like the “211 Project,” the “985 Project,” and the “Double First-Class Initiative”. Beihang has evolved into a comprehensive research university encompassing engineering, natural sciences, and humanities and social sciences, striving to build a world-class university.

Beihang has excellent scientific and technological innovation capabilities and offers high-quality educational programs across a broad range of disciplines, including engineering, science, management, liberal arts, law, economics, philosophy, education, medicine, and interdisciplinary studies. Eight of its academic disciplines are selected into “Double First-Class Initiative”, such as Aerospace, Instrument Science, Materials Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanics, Control Science and Engineering and Transportation Engineering.

Currently, over 1,100 international students from more than 110 countries are pursuing degrees at Beihang. The “Yuanhang Project” provides various exchange programs, such as international summer schools, research internships, and double degree programs. Beihang is committed to building a global campus that cultivates innovative talents with cross-cultural awareness to meet future demands.

We sincerely invite you to come to Beihang and begin an exciting journey of pursuing academic excellence, innovative creation, and global engagement, where dreams take flight and excellence knows no bounds. We will try our best to help you get a great bright future.

4.No 1 Dormitory is equipped with a bathroom and kitchen, TV, refrigerator, Air-conditioner, telephone, safe etc. No 2 Dormitory is equipped with a bathroom, TV, refrigerator, Air-conditioner, telephone, etc. Campus Hotel is equipped with a bathroom, TV, refrigerator, Air-conditioner, telephone etc.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Applicants are expected to study hard, observe the Chinese laws and the regulations of BUAA

2. Applicants should have the equivalent of a high school education

3. Applicants are expected to have good scores and studied hard in high school

4. Applicants should be under thirty five years old in general

A copy of the passport identification page

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

3. High school academic transcript 

The transcripts of academic records in high school

4. High school graduate certificate 

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

Financial Proof 

5. A certificate from the financial guarantor of the applicant

6. Health certificate 

Required during application.Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)