Chang'an University
Xi’an · Science & Engineering
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Xi’an
Regional hub Metro Est. budget CNY 2,000–3,500 (USD 280–490) / month incl. dorm or shared flatThe ancient capital of thirteen dynasties and the eastern end of the Silk Road, Xi’an is today one of China’s biggest university cities — Xi’an Jiaotong University, Northwestern Polytechnical University and dozens more host well over 100,000 students. For international students it combines strong engineering programs, a deep historical backdrop and famously halal-friendly food culture.
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Academic strengths
China’s official discipline evaluation (MOE Degree Centre, 4th round, 2017): A+ ≈ top 2%, A ≈ top 2–5%. Methodology
All evaluated disciplines (16)
- Geological Resources & Engineering B+
- Transportation B+
- Civil Engineering B
- Geomatics B
- Mechanical Engineering B-
- Environmental Engineering B-
- Urban Planning B-
- Marxist Theory C+
- Computer Science C+
- Water Engineering C
- Business Administration C
- Public Administration C
- Mechanics C-
- Materials Science & Engineering C-
- Architecture C-
- Software Engineering C-
What its badges mean
China’s elite university initiative (147 universities designated in the 2022 MOE list)
112 universities chosen in the 1990s for key national investment
Data sources: university international-admission pages (linked above), MOE Double First-Class list (2022), MOE Degree Centre discipline evaluation (2017). Figures marked as typical ranges are editorial estimates, dated — per-source verification in progress — full data notes.