Quick Summary
Situated in Beijing, China, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications is a public established in 1955. Ranked #851 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32000 students including 3.5% from outside China. Known for strengths in Computer Science and Information Systems, Engineering - Electrical and Electronic, Telecommunication Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
BUPT is known as the 'Whampoa Academy of the Information Industry' in China, offering unparalleled industry connections and specialized technical training.
Subject Strengths
Computer Science and Information SystemsEngineering - Electrical and ElectronicTelecommunication Engineering
Founded1955
TypePublic
Total Students32000
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusUrban
Campus Size125
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#851
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Information and Communication Engineering,Computer Science and Technology,Electronic Science and Technology,Control Science and Engineering,Software Engineering,Management Science and Engineering
Programs
Information and Communication Engineering,Computer Science and Technology,Electronic Science and Technology,Mathematics,Physics
PhD Programs
Continuing Education in ICT,Distance Learning for Information Systems
Online Programs
State Key Laboratory of Networking and Switching Technology,Key Laboratory of Universal Wireless Communications,Information Photonics and Optical Communications Laboratory
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high performance in mathematics and physics; international applicants should highlight research experience in telecommunications or computer science.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Renminbi
UG Tuition
¥25,000/yr
per year · CNY
Living Cost
¥45,000/yr
per year · CNY
PG Tuition
¥30,000/yr
per year · CNY
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥75,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CNY
Scholarships AvailableChinese Government Scholarship,Beijing Government Scholarship,BUPT President Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students and selected international excellence awards.
Work-StudyLimited opportunities for campus-based student assistant roles.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Information and Communication Engineering,Computer Science and Technology,Electronic Science and Technology,Control Science and Engineering,Software Engineering,Management Science and Engineering programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Information Security | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Artificial Intelligence | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
97%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtensive placements with Huawei, Tencent, Alibaba, and China Mobile.
Industry Connections
HuaweiChina MobileChina UnicomZTEXiaomi
Notable Alumni
Tang Jun,Zhang Shuxian,Luo Baoming
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-standard swimming pool,Indoor basketball courts,Track and field stadium
Student Clubs
Robotics Club,AI Research Society,Entrepreneurship Club,International Students Union
Library Resources
Over 2.4 million volumes with a specialized focus on telecommunications and electronic literature.
Exchange Programs
Queen Mary University of London Joint Program,Nanyang Technological University Exchange,University of California Exchange
Summer Programs
Chinese Language Summer School,ICT Innovations Summer Camp