Quick Summary
Northwestern Polytechnical University is a public founded in 1938, located in Xi'an, China. Ranked #512 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 36000 students including 3% from outside China. Known for strengths in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
NPU is a top-tier research university in China specializing in aviation, space, and marine engineering (The Three Navigation).
Subject Strengths
Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials ScienceAutomationMarine Engineering
Founded1938
TypePublic
Total Students36000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus Size840 acres
Affiliated Hospitals2
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#512
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301-350
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101-150
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
67 Undergraduate programs, 120 Master programs, 70 PhD programs
Programs
70
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, National Key Laboratory of AVIC
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 Rate25%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Strong emphasis on mathematical proficiency and a clear research proposal for graduate applicants. Early application is recommended for scholarship consideration.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Renminbi
UG Tuition
¥22,000/yr
per year · CNY
Living Cost
¥28,000/yr
per year · CNY
PG Tuition
¥32,000/yr
per year · CNY
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥55,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CNY
Scholarships AvailableChinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Xi'an Municipal Government Scholarship, NPU President Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 67 Undergraduate programs, 120 Master programs, 70 PhD programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Astronautical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Marine Technology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$16,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with AVIC, COMAC, Huawei, and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Industry Connections
Aviation Industry Corporation of ChinaChina State Shipbuilding Corporation
Notable Alumni
Hao Peng, Zhang Qingwei, Chen Bingde
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool, multiple indoor gymnasiums, specialized training fields
Student Clubs
Over 100 clubs including Robotics, Model UN, and traditional Chinese arts
Library Resources
Extensive collection of 3.2 million books and 40,000 electronic journals
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with 280+ universities in 30 countries
Summer Programs
Available