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Northwestern Polytechnical University

127127# West Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an,
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Overview

Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is located in Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province of Mainland China. Xi’an is:

•An international metropolis

•Cultural center of China

•Technological innovation center of China

•One of China’s happiest city

•City of Gastronomy

•Picturesque landscape

•Multicultural location boasting diverse cultures and religion


NPU provides world-class education and research platforms for students. NPU is committed to providing innovative education to train broad-minded and responsible professional.

Northwestern Polytechnical University is 82 years old and offers students a multidisciplinary and research-oriented university.

NPU offers a wide range of disciplines and puts all its efforts into ensuring students get the best overall development.

The main strengths of the university include:

•Six undergraduate programs accredited by Washington Accord

•Leading education in Aerospace Engineering

•Lots of scholarship opportunities for international student

•International and Chinese students attend class together

•Innovation Center for Aerospace Engineering

•Alumni in over 100 countries


NPU boasts a distinctive English-taught Education System. NPU offers programs taught in both English and Chinese:

•13 English-taught UG programs designed for international students

•77 English-taught PG programs designed for international students


To find out more about NPU, visit its social media platforms: Instagram; Facebook; LinkedIn; YouTube ([email protected]); Wechat (studyatnpu)


NPU has three campuses:

•Youyi campus

•Chang’ an campus

•Taicang campus 


There are a number of great facilities at NPU: 

•Research Platform: 8 National Kay Labs and 122 research platforms of provincial and ministerial level

•Floating library: The biggest floating library in Asian which has a collection of 1.6 million volumes. The architecture draws inspiration from the design of a soaring sail

•Accommodation: Chang’an campus’s brand new dormitory was completed in 2019 can accommodate more than 3,000 students

•Canteens: Every campus has 3-4 canteens with a rich variety of food (including Muslim food) to meet the needs of students from different regions

•Stadium: NPU has professional training stadiums 


NPU also offers a number of services to students which are essential to daily life:

•Financial service (ICBC, BOC Bank)

•Medical service (university hospital)

•University shuttle bus between Youyi and Chang’an campuses


NPU has a number of support systems available for prospective and current students: 

•Before registration: Application system

•After registration: e-campus system (‘one-stop’ service system supports study and daily life)

•Class selection

•Online courses

•Online library

•Self-study room

•Campus Wifi


About seven percent of students are international, with more than 80 nationalities represented on campus.

There are a number of popular extracurricular activities at NPU, including:

•International Student Association (ISA): The ISA team actively carries out various work that contributes to the internationalization of universities in western China. ISA hosts and undertakes all kinds of high level cultural activities, organize events related to student learning and cultural exchanges, and cooperates with other colleges and universities

•Sports games: Each year, NPU sports stadium (which can hold 5000 people) is the prime location for all kinds of events, such as Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA) and the National Games of China


NPU provides cozy, convenient and safe accommodation to all students. Usually, undergraduate students live on campus, whereas master’s or PhD students are permitted to live off campus. The dormitory at Chang’an campus is brand new and is thought of as the best accommodation out of all the universities in Shaanxi province. 


To find out more about the admissions and application process at NPU, visit this link.

There are a number of scholarships available to students. Find out more here.


Over 95 percent of NPU graduates find a job within six months of graduation.


There are a number of career services available at NPU, including: 

•NPU Career Guidance Center: provide complete information and guidance services for all the graduates

•NPU Entrepreneurial Practice Base: Professional Entrepreneurial training project for university students; start-up platform for university students; benefit policy of angel Investments and capital funds

•Alumni association: NPU alumni association has notable alumni in more than 100 countries. More than 20 alumni association branches overseas.


Northwestern Polytechnical Univeristy - NPU (Start from China, Start from NP...
The Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is located in the historical city of Xi’an, P....
Inside the Laboratory
Welding Robort, realizing the automation and intelligence of industry
Laboratory
There are 8 national key laboratories, 2 national engineering research centers in the school.
Exhibition in School
Traditional Chinese architecture on the exhibition.
Class of NPU
Muticultural, open and interesting class. Clean, bright and stable environment.
Dongfeng Square
There are six columns and a school badge here, these columns represent China Military industry...
Pavement in Youyi Campus
The grass and trees on both sides are green in spring and yellow in autumn.
Model of the Airplane
There are various models of famous airplanes at NPU.
Building Model
The building model built by students through laser cutting.
Cherry Blossom in Spring
There are many cherry trees in the school. The cherry blossoms are very beautiful in spring
Laboratory of Space Technology at NPU
Scientists in our school are doing space technology experiments.
Qingling Mountain
The Chang'an campus is very eco-friendly, and it's located at the foot of Qinling Mo...
International Festival at NPU
International Festival holds every year at NPU. Students from all over the world share culture...
Qinling Mountain and Qixiang Building
Chang'an Campus is located at the foot of Qinling Mountain.
Youyi Campus Road
On this side of the long road stands a tall Indus tree, representing the long history of NPU.
I LOVE NPU
Blue represents the sky and the sea, and this commemorative represents our love to NPU.
Bird's Eye View
NPU campus possesses a high green coverage.
Youyi campus library
old library located in you'yi campus.
Qixiang Lake
In sourth of chang'an campus, a beautiful lake lies at the foot of Qinling mountain.
Chang'an campus view
An aerial photo over the east gate of the chang'an campus.
Library and Qizhen Lake
This is known as the largest floating library in Asia.
Autumn
You'yi Campus Road is a fansinating scenery in autumn.
Technology Creation
There are many small inventions of students on display here.
Inside the library
This is the interior view of the library on the chang'an campus.
Campus Activities
A Party holds every year at NPU. Students from all over the world celebrate New year.
Airplane Model
ARJ21-700 China's first self-developed regional ariliner model is located in the park.
Library of new campus
A beautiful scenery of libraryin spring.
Hezun and library
Two magnificent buildings in the new campus are representative buildings of the school.
Art Troupe
Art Troupe of NPU is Performing an ensemble.
School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture
A Painting of shuttle bus
School shuttle buses are used to travel between the Chang'an campus and the you'yi c...
Spring scenery
Purple flowers are blooming beside the school building.
Sculpture
This statue symbolizes the NPUers who silently contribute to the cause of national defense.
Chang'an campus view
The beautiful scenery of Chang'an campus in early autumn.
Xingtian Playground
Playground of star at Chang'an Campus.
Old library of you'yi campus
The oldest library in NPU, which stores many precious books.
Scenery of Mount Qin
On the Chang'an campus, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Qin.
Trees in School
When beautiful red leaves fall, it seems that the whole school is covered with red carpet.
Bird's Eye View
Sculpture
Running is the spirit of NPUer.
University Motto
Loyalty，Integrity，Courage and Perseverance.
Northwestern Polytechnical Univeristy - NPU (Start from China, Start from NP...
The Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is located in the historical city of Xi’an, P....
Inside the Laboratory
Welding Robort, realizing the automation and intelligence of industry
Laboratory
There are 8 national key laboratories, 2 national engineering research centers in the school.
Exhibition in School
Traditional Chinese architecture on the exhibition.
Class of NPU
Muticultural, open and interesting class. Clean, bright and stable environment.
Dongfeng Square
There are six columns and a school badge here, these columns represent China Military industry...
Pavement in Youyi Campus
The grass and trees on both sides are green in spring and yellow in autumn.
Model of the Airplane
There are various models of famous airplanes at NPU.
Building Model
The building model built by students through laser cutting.
Cherry Blossom in Spring
There are many cherry trees in the school. The cherry blossoms are very beautiful in spring
Laboratory of Space Technology at NPU
Scientists in our school are doing space technology experiments.
Qingling Mountain
The Chang'an campus is very eco-friendly, and it's located at the foot of Qinling Mo...
International Festival at NPU
International Festival holds every year at NPU. Students from all over the world share culture...
Qinling Mountain and Qixiang Building
Chang'an Campus is located at the foot of Qinling Mountain.
Youyi Campus Road
On this side of the long road stands a tall Indus tree, representing the long history of NPU.
I LOVE NPU
Blue represents the sky and the sea, and this commemorative represents our love to NPU.
Bird's Eye View
NPU campus possesses a high green coverage.
Youyi campus library
old library located in you'yi campus.
Qixiang Lake
In sourth of chang'an campus, a beautiful lake lies at the foot of Qinling mountain.
Chang'an campus view
An aerial photo over the east gate of the chang'an campus.
Library and Qizhen Lake
This is known as the largest floating library in Asia.
Autumn
You'yi Campus Road is a fansinating scenery in autumn.
Technology Creation
There are many small inventions of students on display here.
Inside the library
This is the interior view of the library on the chang'an campus.
Campus Activities
A Party holds every year at NPU. Students from all over the world celebrate New year.
Airplane Model
ARJ21-700 China's first self-developed regional ariliner model is located in the park.
Library of new campus
A beautiful scenery of libraryin spring.
Hezun and library
Two magnificent buildings in the new campus are representative buildings of the school.
Art Troupe
Art Troupe of NPU is Performing an ensemble.
School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture
A Painting of shuttle bus
School shuttle buses are used to travel between the Chang'an campus and the you'yi c...
Spring scenery
Purple flowers are blooming beside the school building.
Sculpture
This statue symbolizes the NPUers who silently contribute to the cause of national defense.
Chang'an campus view
The beautiful scenery of Chang'an campus in early autumn.
Xingtian Playground
Playground of star at Chang'an Campus.
Old library of you'yi campus
The oldest library in NPU, which stores many precious books.
Scenery of Mount Qin
On the Chang'an campus, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Qin.
Trees in School
When beautiful red leaves fall, it seems that the whole school is covered with red carpet.
Bird's Eye View
Sculpture
Running is the spirit of NPUer.
University Motto
Loyalty，Integrity，Courage and Perseverance.

Programs available

Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

School of Aeronautics

School of Astronautics

School of Automation

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

School of Computer Science and Technology

School of Cybersecurity

School of Ecology and Environment

School of Electronics and Information

School of Foreign Language

School of Humanities, Economics and Law

School of Life Sciences

School of Management

School of Marine Science and Engineering

School of Materials Science and Engineering

School of Mathematics and Statistic

School of Mechanical Engineering

School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture

School of Microelectronics

School of Physical Science and Technology

School of Power and Energy

School of Software

Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Institute of Flexible Electronics

Institute of Medical Research

School of Aeronautics

School of Astronautics

School of Automation

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

School of Computer Science and Technology

School of Cybersecurity

School of Ecology and Environment

School of Electronics and Information

School of Foreign Language

School of Humanities, Economics and Law

School of Life Sciences

School of Management

School of Marine Science and Engineering

School of Marxism

School of Materials Science and Engineering

School of Mathematics and Statistic

School of Mechanical Engineering

School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture

School of Physical Science and Technology

School of Power and Energy

School of Software

Unmanned System Research Institute

University Highlights

Northwestern Polytechnical University is one of the top Public universities in Xi'an, China Mainland. It is ranked #531-540 in QS Global World University Rankings 2021.

Total students - 29,057

49%
51%

International students - 1,423

56%
44%

Total faculty staff - 3,378

439
2939

Total students - 29,057

49%
51%

International students - 1,423

56%
44%

Total faculty staff - 3,378

2939
439
2021
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Campus Locations

Youyi Campus

127127# West Youyi Road, Beilin District,
Xi'an
Shaanxi 710072
China Mainland

Chang'an Campus

1#, Dongxiang Road, Chang'an District
Xi'an
Shannxi 710129
China Mainland

Taicang Campus

27#, Zigang Road
Suzhou City
Jiangsu Province 215400
China Mainland

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