Materials Science and Engineering

Located in Xi'an, a metropolis known as the "Rome of the East", Xi'an University is the only university in the People's Republic of China that simultaneously develops aviation, astronomy and marine sciences. It is multidisciplinary and research-oriented. Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is located in the ancient city of Xi'an, founded in 1938 under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Aeronautical engineering and communication taught in English are very popular among international students. Recently, Northwestern Polytechnical University has established cooperative relations with more than 100 overseas universities, enterprises and research institutes. A brilliant university - Xi'an University of Technology for you to explore.

The introduction of Major

The major of Material Science and Engineering focuses on metal materials, inorganic non-metallic materials, nano materials. After entering the school, regardless of the professional direction, students should cultivate and study general education courses and comprehensive literacy courses, and then choose to study in the professional direction according to their personal interests, professional will and academic achievements. After meeting the credit requirements, students will obtain a Bachelor of Engineering Degree.

Core Courses

Material Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of Materials Science

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Physical properties of Materials

NPU has worked hard to create an intelligent and energetic faculty that the students desire. The university attracts and employs the most capable faculty available and seeks to cultivate a climate that promotes excellence in their performance. NPU encourages and provideswith the faculty members opportunities to continue learning, keeping current with the research and development within their fields of expertise.  

Each year, NPU sends new and mid-career faculty members to special training at prestigious institutions of higher learning and organizations both at home and abroad. The Tenth Five-year Plan includes the Outstanding Disciplinary Leader Development Plan, the High-level Creative Talent Program and the Elite Development Program, and all designed to increase skills in young teachers. At present, NPU has proposed the Aoxiang Scholar Project to help train outstanding academic discipline leaders, excellent innovative teams and innovating young researchers and lecturers.

NPU has 1,801 faculty members, including 15 CAS or CAE academicians, 428 professors, and 556 associate professors. Over 82% of them hold a master's degree or above. Teachers under the age of 45 account for 76% of the total faculty. The university continues to recruit an increasing number of teachers who have worked abroad at other universities and who have a great variety of experiences. NPU has 13 Yangtze River Scholars, 16 professors from the National Hundreds out of Ten Million Talent Project, 9 winners of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars，55 professors sponsored by the New Century Excellent Talent Support Plan of the Ministry of Education, 22 professors having the title of Shaanxi Provincial Distinguished Professorship, 25 professors from the Talent Project 511, 25 professors from the Shaanxi Provincial Three-Five Talent Project, 8 professors working as specialists in the Discipline Evaluation Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, and 27 professors working on the Ministry of Education’s Teaching Guidance Committee.

NPU provides students with various, well-equipped apartments in different specification and conditions. Examined and approved by government, the apartments are abounded by all kinds of dining rooms and restaurants, hospitals, store, banks and well-equipped sports grounds which bring great convenience to students. Each apartment is equipped with an air conditioner, heating, a writing desk, a telephone, international access and cook tools etc.

Note: 

Students should pay 500 RMB refundable deposit. The money will be returned when they check out.

Students can live out of campus, but the university requires that students who study Chinese language should live in the Oversea Students Apartment for the first year.

The Students who study for degrees should live in the Oversea Students Apartment during the whole period.

Students who apply for living outside campus shall register both at International College of NPU and at local police station.

Other Fees( Reference)

Comprehensive Insurance Plan: RMB600 per year
Health Examination Fee: RMB 400
Residence Permit Fee: RMB 400 for less than 1 year
Visa: 400RMB/year.
Living Expenses (including food, transportation, electricity and etc): 800RMB per month

Dormitory Building                                                                                   Dormitory Interior

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

(1)Good physical and mental health (no infectious or contagious diseases and no physical or mental disorders that could interfere with regular study).

(2)Applicants should be under 2

(3)Applicants should hold a high school diploma 

(4)Applicants should be competent in performing scientific research and maintain a good academic grade level. The requirement for previous academic grade level is an average score of 75% and above. NPU accepts international standardized tests such as SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/IGCSE/WAEC/GED. Applicants may provide other certificates as proof for academic performance.

1. A valid and clear scan of the passport information page

The passport is valid until 30 October 2025 and beyond. 

2. Scanned copy of high school diploma

If the applicant is a current student, he/she must submit a certificate of study issued by his/her school, including the pre-graduation date, and submit his/her graduation certificate before registration.

3. Scanned transcripts for each semester/year of high school

If the applicant has not completed the previous stage of study, he/she must provide transcripts for all semesters up to the time of application.

4. Personal statement (template), resume

5. Scanned copy of proof of Chinese/English language proficiency

Proof of language proficiency is not required if the applicant meets the following conditions:

· Native Chinese speakers apply for programs taught in Chinese;

· Native English speakers apply for programs taught in English.

6. Scanned copy of proof of no criminal record (valid within 5 months)

If you cannot provide proof of no criminal record due to various special circumstances, please fill in the "Personal commitment letter" and submit the proof of no criminal record as soon as possible after being proposed to be admitted.

7. Scanned copies of officially certified awards and scientific research results (not required)

8. Scanned copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid within 6 months)

9. As of November 1, 2025, applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a Minor Guarantee (template).

10. Recent 6 months bank statements from my or my parents' accounts.

11. Additional information requested by Northwestern Polytechnical University.

* All the above materials must be in English or Chinese. Notarized English or Chinese translations must be submitted for other languages.