Automation (English)

In 1940, the Communist Party of China founded the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), the country's first science and engineering university, in Yan'an, Shaanxi province. Since the founding of the New China, BIT has been one of the key universities in the country and was among the first to enter the national "211 Project" and the "985 Project", and to be designated as a "Top A World-class University". 

BIT was originally founded in Yan'an in 1940, and moved to Beijing in 1949. In 1952, it was renamed Beijing Engineering College, becoming the first defense industry university in the People's Republic of China. In 1988, the university was renamed the Beijing Institute of Technology. Today, it is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Educational Objectives: This program prepares graduates with a strong background in control theory combined with electronic technology, computer technology and detection technology. Students will have expertise in system analysis, design, integration and implementation of varies electrical automatic systems.Basic Core Courses: Advanced Algebra College Physics Function of Complex Variable and Integral Transform Probability and Statistics Mathematical Analysis Mathematical Equations and Special FunctionsSpecialized Core Courses: Adaptive control Automatic control theory Circuit Analysis Computer Control System Computer Technology and Programming Control of Robotics Conversion of Mechanical and Electrical Energy Electronics Energy Conversion Technology Microcomputer Theory and Interfacing Technique Motors and Control Optimal Control Power Electronic Technology Sensors and Detection Technology Signal and System System Identification Program Outcomes:Automation graduates are qualified to work in areas related with control and automation, such as process control, manufacturing control, electrical power control, control within vehicles or aero planes. Future employers could be an industrial enterprise (involved in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering), an engineering consultancy or marketing office, a public administrative body or a research institute. Automation engineers are employed in all sectors: manufacturing, services, and management.Duration and Diploma: 4 years, Bachelor Degree in EngineeringNOTE: BIT requires all foreign students to be covered by the Comprehensive Insurance Plan of Foreign Students sponsored by Ping-An of China, which is 600RMB per year, including Accidental Injury Medical Treatment Insurance and Hospitalization Medical Insurance, not covering out-patient treatment expenses of common disease. For self-financing students who pay the tuition fee by themselves, the insurance fee will be paid by the university. Other foreign students are required to buy this Insurance via BIT by themselves or by other supporting agencies.

Beijing Institute of Technology founded in Yan'an in 1940 is a national key university. It is a research-oriented university of science, engineering and humanities with science and engineering as its backbone. It is one of the first universities to be authorized to open a graduate school and was funded by the central government. BIT is also one of the national "Project 211" universities receiving preferential support from the state. In 2000, BIT was listed in "Plan 985", which gives priority for development by Commission of Science Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND), Ministry of Education (MOE) and Beijing Municipal Government. In 1999, BIT passed the evaluation for "Outstanding in Undergraduate Program" sponsored by MOE. BIT ranks among the first-class universities for its high educational and research quality, strong faculty teams, and academic programs with distinct characteristics.

Beijing Institute of Technology has an enrollment of students of 37,004, including 16,411graduate and secondary students 5,179 applicants for Master and 1,904 for doctoral. In addition, it has also 347 overseas students.

There are over 3,500 teaching staff including 9 Academicians of Chinese Academy of Science, 5 Chang Jiang Scholars , 376 Professors,906 associate professors. Experts with outstanding contributions at the national level:18 Recipients of special subsidies from the central government:251In order to improve the strength of the faculty, BIT attaches great importance on the import of talents. BIT appointed 174 visiting professors, 38 advisory professors and 6 honorary professors in China, plus, 45 overseas visiting professors and 12 honorary professors and conferred 2 honorary doctoral degree to Mr. Shaper from Germany and Mr. Sheffield from the USA.

Campus Size
The main campus of Beijing Institute of Technology occupies an area of 920,700 square meters, with a floor space of 724,000 square meters. The eastern Campus covers an area of 2,000,000 square meter.The construction area for Zhuhai 3,330,000 square meter.

Teaching
Beijing Institute of Technology has 11 academic schools and 43 research institutes (or research centers)Education program includes Undergraduate, Master, Continuous, Distant Vocational and Overseas students programs.It has 11 state key disciplines, 25 ministerial disciplines. Beijing Institute of Technology is authorized to confer doctor and master degrees. It also has 14 post-doctorate stations, 57 disciplines to confer doctor degrees, 89 disciplines master degrees. It has 55 undergraduate majors in total.

Research
Beijing Institute of Technology has 3 State Key Labs, 4 Labs for State Key Discipline, 1 open Lab of State Education Ministry, 4 Key Labs of Beijing city.The annual fund for research amounts to 620 million RMB. 33 awards for research at ministerial level or above; 2217 thesis, 577 thesis collected by Sci, Ei and ISR, 97 patents, 13 letters pattern.

Libraries
The library has more than 1,150,000 volumes. Besides, it has350,000 electronic journals and books.

Accommodation Fe：

Zhongguancun campus:

2 people shared room: CNY1,350/month 

3 people shared room: CNY1,200/month

4 people shared room: CNY900/month

Liangxiang campus: 

2 people shared room: CNY900/month 

3 people shared room: CNY700/month

4 people shared room: CNY 500/month

Room type: Apartment style, Three or two double rooms share one living room, shower room and toilet.

Room Condition: Air-conditioner, phone, bookshelf, desk, wardrobe, internet access. There are public washing room and public kitchen in this building.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. High school graduate or above who is qualifed to apply for university, non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport and in goodhealth; observe Chinese laws and regulations of Beijing Institute ofTechnology.

2. Aged between 18 and 25; Applicants under 18 should provide certificate of guardian who has Beiing residency.

3. Applicants must comply with the regulations (Jw [2020)No. 12) issued by Ministry of Education of People's Republic of china.

1. The Photocopy of Passport (photo page and China visa page)

2. The Certified/Notarized Copy of High School Transcripts (Chinese or English version)

3. The Certified/Notarized Copy of High School Diploma (Chinese or English version)

4. The Valid Report of Chinese or English Language Proficiency Tests. (For Chinese Medium: HSK5≥180, For English Medium: IELTS≥6.0 or TOEFL≥85 or other language certificate recognized by BIT. English native speakers are exempted.)

5. Personal Statement/Study Plan (download the template from the Link, upload it in the application system after filling out)

6. BIT Freshmen Scholarship Application Form (For applicants who will apply for BIT Freshmen Scholarship, please download the form from the Link, and upload it in the attachment after filling out)

7. Applications under 18 must upload all materials required in Application Materials for Student under 18 (download from the Link)

8. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (please go to hospital for a physical examination as required in Physical Examination Record for Foreigner from the Link and upload it in the application system)

9. Financial Guarantee Letter (The certificate of bank saving)

10. Non-criminal Record (Issued by the local police station)

11. Other documents (Students in design major should provide no less than 2 art works)

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