Beijing, Beijing · Founded 1940 · Project 985 · Project 211 · Double First Class
Beijing Institute of Technology 北京理工大学
Beijing Institute of Technology is one of China's leading engineering universities and a member of the national-defence university group. It is strongest in vehicle engineering, automation, information and communication, materials and aerospace.
Overview
Beijing Institute of Technology is one of China's leading engineering universities and a member of the national-defence university group. It is strongest in vehicle engineering, automation, information and communication, materials and aerospace.
BIT has a reputation for producing company founders: it is one of the largest sources of listed-company founders among Chinese universities, especially in the automotive, electronics and new-energy vehicle sectors.
History
BIT was founded in 1940 in Yan'an as the Natural Science Academy, moving to Beijing in 1949 and becoming the Beijing Institute of Technology in 1952. It was one of the first national key universities designated in 1959.
It was affiliated with the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence and remains under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It joined Project 211 (1995), Project 985 (2000) and Double First Class (2017).
BIT operates the Zhongguancun campus, the Liangxiang campus in Fangshan and the Zhuhai campus in Guangdong, the last of which focuses on international and interdisciplinary education.
World rankings, 2017–2026
| Edition | QS | ARWU | THE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 451 | 401–500 | 801–1000 |
| 2018 | 431 | 401–500 | 801–1000 |
| 2019 | 421 | 301–400 | 601–800 |
| 2020 | 415 | 301–400 | 601–800 |
| 2021 | 392 | 201–300 | 501–600 |
| 2022 | 373 | 201–300 | 451–500 |
| 2023 | 355 | 151–200 | 401–500 |
| 2024 | 340 | 151–200 | 351–400 |
| 2025 | 302 | 151–200 | 251–300 |
| 2026 | 292 | 151–200 | 201–250 |
Compilations such as this one can lag a publisher's revisions; verify the current figure at source.
Campuses
| Campus | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Zhongguancun Campus (Main) | 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing | Main campus in Beijing's technology hub; engineering and international student services. |
| Liangxiang Campus | Fangshan District, Beijing | Large modern campus for undergraduate teaching. |
| Zhuhai Campus | Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong | International and interdisciplinary education in the Greater Bay Area. |
Faculty and research
Beijing Institute of Technology employs around 3,600 academic staff, including about 12 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. 12 national academy members. The School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Information and Electronics supervise international graduate students in English.
Discipline strength
| Discipline | National grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering (Vehicle Engineering) | A+ | China's leading vehicle engineering school; electric vehicle research. |
| Information & Communication Engineering | A+ | Radar, communications and electronic countermeasures. |
| Control Science & Engineering | A+ | Intelligent control and robotics. |
| Materials Science & Engineering | A | Energetic materials and composites. |
| Computer Science & Technology | A | Cybersecurity and intelligent information processing. |
| Optical Engineering | A | Photoelectric imaging and lasers. |
| Aerospace Science & Technology | A | Flight vehicle design and propulsion. |
| Management Science & Engineering | A | Business school with strong entrepreneurship teaching. |
Grades follow China's national discipline evaluation scheme (A+ is the highest). Consult the university for the most recent evaluation results.
Programmes open to international students
| Programme | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor / Master | English | 4 / 3 years |
| Computer Science and Technology | Bachelor / Master | English | 4 / 3 years |
| Electronic Information Engineering | Bachelor | English | 4 years |
| International Business | Bachelor | English | 4 years |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | MBA | English | 2 years |
Admissions, tuition and deadlines
Requirements
Bachelor: high school diploma with strong mathematics and physics, BIT entrance examination, IELTS 6.0 or HSK 4–5. Graduate: degree, transcripts, two references, study plan.
Deadlines and fees
Deadlines: Bachelor: December – April. Graduate: December – April.. Application fee: CNY 600. Tuition: CNY 24,000–30,000 per year for bachelor's; CNY 30,000–45,000 for master's.
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarship, Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship, BIT President Scholarship.
Notable alumni
| Alumnus | Field | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Li Shufu | Founder of Geely | Associated with BIT's automotive management programmes. |
| Wang Chuanfu | Founder of BYD | Studied at BIT-affiliated metallurgy and battery research programmes. |
| Xu Liuping | Automotive executive | Former chairman of FAW Group; BIT alumnus. |
| Zhang Yaqin (industry links) | Technologist | Long-standing cooperative ties with BIT's engineering schools. |
Why students choose this university
- Beijing location with strong automotive and defence-industry recruitment
- Focused, well-supported international student community
- Alumni network across Chinese listed companies