Civil 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 ultimate goal of this major is to cultivate senior professionals in construction, transportation, civil infrastructure and aerospace facilities engineering.Train and master the basic theories and knowledge of structural engineering, geotechnical  engineering, tunnel and bridge engineering, road engineering, disaster prevention reduction and protection engineering. Accept the basic training of registered engineers and have the ability to engage in civil engineering project planning and design, construction and management, research and development. After graduation, students can engage in technical or management works with broad employment prospects in the design, construction, management, investment, development, research and education departments of structural construction, underground buildings, tunnels and bridges, roads, airports and ports, municipal engineering, etc.. Graduated students can also choose postgraduates majoring in structural engineering, disaster prevention reduction and protection engineering, geotechnical engineering, bridge and tunnel engineering, road and airport engineering, civil engineering construction and management, or management science and engineering, engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, etc.

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. Health status

Physical and mental health (no infectious diseases and no physical or mental disorders affecting normal learning).

2. Age requirement

As of September 1, 2025, the applicant is not more than 25 years old.

3. Educational requirement

As of September 1, 2025, applicants must obtain a high school diploma. 

4. Nationality requirement

Applicants must be non-citizens of the People's Republic of China holding a valid passport. Foreign Chinese applicants to study in China must obtain foreign nationality and cancel Chinese nationality before April 30, 2021, and have a record of actual residence abroad for more than 2 years from April 30, 2021 to April 30, 2025 (actual residence abroad for 9 months in one year can be counted as one year, subject to the entry and exit signature).

If both parents or one parent is a Chinese citizen, the applicant must provide the following supporting materials (one of two options) :

(1) proof that the applicant acquired foreign nationality at birth;

(2) If the applicant is a Chinese citizen and acquires a foreign nationality after being a Chinese citizen, he/she shall provide a certificate of cancellation of the original Chinese household registration and a certificate of renunciation of Chinese nationality.

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.