Northwestern Polytechnical University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 562 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 88 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 35 of 960 | In China |
| # 14 of 1,002 | For Aviation |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
20%
Enrollment
29,000
Languages
Chinese
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high School, National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 29,000 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Northwestern Polytechnical University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Northwestern Polytechnical University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Northwestern Polytechnical University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Northwestern Polytechnical University.
School : Aeronautics
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Air Transport
Electronics and Automation
Mechanical Engineering
School : Astronautics
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Astronomy and Space Science
Electronics and Automation
School : Automation
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Measurement and Precision Engineering
School : Computer Science and Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
E-Business/Commerce
Information Technology
Microelectronics
Software Engineering
School : Electronics and Information
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
School : Humanities, Economics and Law
Arts and Humanities
Economics
Law
School : Life Science
Astronomy and Space Science
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
School : Management
Accountancy
Business Administration
Economics
Engineering Management
Information Technology
Management
School : Marine Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Environmental Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Telecommunications Engineering
School : Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Engineering
School : Mechanics, Civil Engineering & Architecture
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
School : Mechatronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
School : Natural and Applied Sciences
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Natural Sciences
School : Power and Energy
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Power Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Northwestern Polytechnical University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Research profile
Northwestern Polytechnical University is a world-class research university with 116,922 scientific papers published and 1,831,721 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
100,775
/ 1,609,490
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
89,686
/ 1,523,097
|
| Chemistry |
68,724
/ 1,302,974
|
| Computer Science |
67,646
/ 890,472
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
65,811
/ 1,163,674
|
| Materials Science |
57,622
/ 1,147,848
|
| Environmental Science |
52,234
/ 800,414
|
| Biology |
46,982
/ 981,096
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
44,395
/ 561,065
|
| Organic chemistry |
38,766
/ 902,830
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
36,305
/ 459,602
|
| Electrical Engineering |
31,814
/ 501,863
|
| Mathematics |
30,134
/ 372,890
|
| Geography and Cartography |
29,279
/ 409,762
|
| Geology |
28,823
/ 479,032
|
| Metallurgy |
27,210
/ 598,341
|
| Optics |
25,423
/ 496,287
|
| Business |
24,907
/ 268,246
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
23,581
/ 290,403
|
| Statistics |
23,266
/ 308,348
|
| Telecommunications |
22,120
/ 307,882
|
| Aerospace Engineering |
20,851
/ 211,534
|
| Philosophy |
20,392
/ 275,927
|
| Computer Vision |
20,084
/ 274,136
|
| Machine Learning |
20,029
/ 334,116
|
| Management |
19,673
/ 217,447
|
| Nanotechnology |
17,685
/ 540,349
|
| Psychology |
17,579
/ 313,688
|
| Structural Engineering |
17,484
/ 221,298
|
| Biochemistry |
16,588
/ 348,162
|
| Chemical Engineering |
16,527
/ 478,474
|
| Medicine |
15,342
/ 278,971
|
| Computer Networking |
15,081
/ 152,875
|
| Genetics |
13,824
/ 236,203
|
| Linguistics |
13,734
/ 197,112
|
| Physical |
13,307
/ 322,289
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
13,240
/ 212,506
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
13,056
/ 202,422
|
| Ecology |
12,003
/ 185,826
|
| History |
10,975
/ 115,413
|
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Wu Yi
1938-. (aged 88)
engineer
politician
Wu Yi is a retired Chinese politician who served as a Vice Premier of China between 2003 and 2008. She was one of the country's most visible leaders during the first decade of the 21st century, best known for taking on the role of Minister of Health from April 2003 during the SARS outbreak, shortly after becoming vice premier. She...
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2. Zhang Qingwei
1961-. (aged 65)
military flight engineer
engineer
businessperson
politician
Zhang Qingwei is a Chinese politician, business executive, and aerospace engineer, who is a vice chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. He was formerly the Party Secretary of Hunan, the Party Secretary of Heilongjiang, Governor of Hebei, and chairperson of the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND). Prior to his government career...
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3. Liang Hua
1964-. (aged 62)
businessperson
Liang Hua is a Chinese business executive and the current chairman of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
4. Jin Zhuanglong
1964-. (aged 62)
entrepreneur
politician
Jin Zhuanglong is a Chinese business executive and politician. He previously served as minister of industry and information technology of China from 2022 to 2025, executive deputy director of the Central Military-civilian Integration Development Committee Office from 2017 to 2022, chairman of the board and party secretary of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China from 2012 to 2017, and general...
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NPU西北工业大å¦
Founded
1938
Motto
Loyalty, Integrity, Courage and Perseverance
Colors
blue, silver
Academic calendar
September to July (September - January; February-July)
Address
Youyi Campus 127 Youyi West Road, Beilin District Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072 China
City Population
12,953,000
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