Northwestern Polytechnical 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.
City guide: climate, halal food, healthcare & rent →
English-taught programs (1)
| Program | Level | Tuition (official) | English req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering in Aeronautical and Astronautical Science and Technology | Master | CNY 30,000/yr * | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 |
* upper end of the published range — see the profile page for the official wording.
Academic strengths
China’s official discipline evaluation (MOE Degree Centre, 4th round, 2017): A+ ≈ top 2%, A ≈ top 2–5%. Methodology
| Double First-Class discipline | Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Aerospace | A+ |
| Materials Science & Engineering | A |
| Computer Science | A- |
| Mechanics | B+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | B+ |
| Control Science & Engineering | B+ |
All evaluated disciplines (26)
- Aerospace A+
- Materials Science & Engineering A
- Computer Science A-
- Mechanics B+
- Mechanical Engineering B+
- Electronic Science & Technology B+
- Control Science & Engineering B+
- Software Engineering B+
- Management Science & Engineering B+
- Mathematics B
- Physics B
- Electrical Engineering B
- Information & Communications Engineering B
- Ordnance B
- Chemistry B-
- Optical Engineering B-
- Instrumentation B-
- Power & Thermal Engineering B-
- Transportation B-
- Naval Architecture B-
- Business Administration B-
- Design B-
- Biomedical Engineering C+
- Biology C-
- Civil Engineering C-
- Public Administration C-
What its badges mean
China’s elite university initiative (147 universities designated in the 2022 MOE list)
The original 39 top universities selected in 1998 for world-class development
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.