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Beihang University

Beijing, CN · Ranking #14

Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, BUAA) was founded in 1952 by merging aerospace departments from eight leading universities including Tsinghua. China's first aerospace-focused university; renamed Beihang in 1988. Strong in aeronautics, astronautics, computer science, AI, and engineering. Campuses in Beijing (Xueyuan Road, Shahe) and Hangzhou (international research). Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in English and Chinese; hosts UN-affiliated Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia-Pacific. Top employer pipeline to CASC, AVIC, Huawei, and major tech firms.

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Beihang University

About the university

Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, BUAA) was founded in 1952 by merging aerospace departments from eight leading universities including Tsinghua. China's first aerospace-focused university; renamed Beihang in 1988. Strong in aeronautics, astronautics, computer science, AI, and engineering. Campuses in Beijing (Xueyuan Road, Shahe) and Hangzhou (international research). Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in English and Chinese; hosts UN-affiliated Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia-Pacific. Top employer pipeline to CASC, AVIC, Huawei, and major tech firms.

Key information

  • Location: Beijing, CN
  • Ranking #14
  • QS #452
  • THE #251
  • US News #207
  • National ranking #29
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering
  • School of Astronautics
  • School of Computer Science and Engineering
  • School of Artificial Intelligence
  • School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation
  • School of Economics and Management
  • School of Electronic Information Engineering
  • School of Materials Science and Engineering
  • School of Energy and Power Engineering

Programs (29)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Campus life

Two main Beijing campuses (Xueyuan Road, Haidian; Shahe) plus Hangzhou international research campus. International dormitories with TV, fridge, AC, phone; booking via admission.buaa.edu.cn. International School provides visa and residence permit help, medical and insurance info, internship and employment information. UGSU runs cultural and sports events, volunteering and social activities. Strong aerospace and engineering culture; UN-affiliated space education centre; career fairs with 350+ companies and ~20,000 positions per spring fair; over 4,000 companies invited on campus yearly.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $200 / per month

Housing options

  • On-campus international student dormitory (Xueyuan Road and Shahe campuses)
  • double room with shared bathroom (approx. 650 CNY/month)
  • double or single room with bathroom and kitchen (approx. 1
  • 300 CNY/month)
  • off-campus rental

Student clubs and organizations

  • Beihang International Undergraduate Student Union (UGSU)
  • Student Life Department
  • Sports Department
  • Arts and Culture Department
  • Graphic Design Department
  • volunteer and social practice activities
  • aeromodelling team
  • student associations via International School

Sports

  • Beihang Ski Team
  • aeromodelling team
  • campus basketball (e.g. Beihang Basketball Cup)
  • college-level teams (e.g. men's basketball Integrated Circuit School)
  • Department of Sports programmes

Career & internships

Partner companies

  • CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
  • CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation)
  • AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
  • Huawei
  • Goertek
  • Alibaba
  • Beijing Zhongke Cambrian Technology
  • COMAC
  • state-owned enterprises
  • research institutes and universities

Internships: Internship and employment information provided by International School. Over 4,000 companies invited to campus yearly with ~250,000 job positions; spring career fair alone has 350+ enterprises and ~19,700 positions. Employment Festival offers resume workshops, mock interviews, HR consultations, image coaching, policy guidance. Strong ties to aerospace (CASC, AVIC, COMAC), tech (Huawei, Alibaba), and research institutes. Many master's students secure offers before fairs. Internship opportunities in labs and industry partners.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Application form
  • passport copy
  • high school/bachelor/master diploma and transcripts
  • English proficiency (TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 5.5+) or HSK 5 (180+) for Chinese-taught programs
  • physical examination form and blood report
  • passport photos
  • financial guarantee and bank statement
  • recommendation letters (graduate)
  • study or research plan (graduate)
  • registration fee receipt

Tuition costs

  • $3,500 - $6,250 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 35.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Agency number 10006. Covers tuition, accommodation or subsidy, medical insurance; monthly stipend Master 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB. Apply via studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and admission.buaa.edu.cn. Beihang Foreign Students Scholarship, Beijing Government Scholarship, Belt & Road Program, Youth of Excellence Scheme of China, High-level Postgraduates Program at Beihang, Bilateral Program. Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship available. Eligibility: Master under 35 with bachelor, PhD under 40 with master; international travel not included.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1952
  • Teaching languages: english, chinese
  • Study formats: offline

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