Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学)

Northwestern Polytechnical University, or NWPU, was founded in 1938 and has about 28,131 students in Xi'an, Shaanxi. This public school focuses on science and engineering and answers to the national ministry for industry and information technology. It holds Project 985 and Project 211 status plus a Double First-Class listing, a strong pick for future engineers.

• Location: Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
• Founded: 1938
• Type: Public
• Nearest airport: Xi'an Xianyang (XIY)
• 164 programs for international students

Application windows

• Autumn 2027 undergraduate, rolling batches (apply from 1 Nov 2026), opens 1 Nov 2026, closes 20 May 2027

English-taught programs

• Aeronautical and Astronautical Science and Technology
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering (0112)
• Aircraft Design
• Aircraft Structures and Airworthiness Technology
• Applied Chemistry
• Applied Economics
• Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Business Administration
• Chemical Technology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science and Technology
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Control Science and Engineering
• Cyberspace Security
• Design Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Automation
• Electronic Information Engineering
• Electronic Science and Technology
• Engineering Mechanics
• English
• English Language and Literature

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• Gaoke College, Xi'an University of Technology
• Gaoxin College, Xi'an University of Science and Technology
• Huaqing College, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
• Modern College, Northwest University
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