Northwestern Polytechnical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #562 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #88 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #35 of 960 | In China |
| #2 of 31 | In Xi'an |
| #14 of 1,003 | For Aviation |
| Top100 | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Enrollment
- 29,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.nwpu.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese
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.
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.
Northwestern Polytechnical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 80 | 158 |
| 1994 | 77 | 164 |
| 1995 | 67 | 172 |
| 1996 | 82 | 187 |
| 1997 | 102 | 177 |
| 1998 | 105 | 182 |
| 1999 | 127 | 278 |
| 2000 | 214 | 340 |
| 2001 | 206 | 417 |
| 2002 | 460 | 649 |
| 2003 | 553 | 815 |
| 2004 | 921 | 1091 |
| 2005 | 1811 | 1508 |
| 2006 | 2864 | 2235 |
| 2007 | 3581 | 2988 |
| 2008 | 3736 | 4025 |
| 2009 | 4095 | 5509 |
| 2010 | 4617 | 7816 |
| 2011 | 4831 | 10413 |
| 2012 | 4030 | 13171 |
| 2013 | 4259 | 16970 |
| 2014 | 3852 | 21806 |
| 2015 | 3472 | 27472 |
| 2016 | 3876 | 37784 |
| 2017 | 4743 | 51751 |
| 2018 | 6296 | 75899 |
| 2019 | 7141 | 107327 |
| 2020 | 7441 | 142037 |
| 2021 | 8341 | 192387 |
| 2022 | 9748 | 237874 |
| 2023 | 10534 | 280721 |
| 2024 | 9277 | 327498 |
| 2025 | 5869 | 318100 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Northwestern Polytechnical University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,000 RMB |
| Master's Degree | 30,000 RMB |
| Doctoral Degree | 40,000 RMB |
The currency used is Chinese Yuan (RMB).
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
Notable alumni
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Wu Yi
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
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 was also a member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party. She has since retired and left public life. She was commonly referred to as the "iron lady" by Chinese media, and was known to be a tough negotiator internationally. Forbes magazine ranked her the world's second-most powerful woman in 2004, 2005, and 2007.
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Zhang Qingwei
- Occupations
- military flight engineerengineerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
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 he was president of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and chairman of Comac, an aerospace manufacturer.
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Liang Hua
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Liang Hua is a Chinese business executive and the current chairman of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Jin Zhuanglong
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
-
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 manager of the corporation from 2008 to 2012.
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Huang Qiang
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Huang Qiang is a Chinese aerospace engineer and politician, currently serving as Party Secretary of Jilin since June 2024. He previously served governor of Sichuan Province between December 2020 and June 2024.
Northwestern Polytechnical University faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | NPU 西北工业大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1938 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Loyalty, Integrity, Courage and Perseverance |
| Colors | blue, silver |
Location and contacts
| Address | Youyi Campus 127 Youyi West Road, Beilin District Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,953,000 |