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About NPU
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Xi'an, China.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-550. The educational institution is in the top-250 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
NPU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Xi'an, China
Establishment year
1938
Students
28,990
International students
1,060
Female students
26%
Acceptance rate
80%
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The academic calendar at NPU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at NPU will cost local citizens a minimum of 136 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 2,994 USD per year. The university has several scholarships to help students cover part of the cost of education.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 70. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
70
Master's degree at NPU
In order to enroll at NPU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 78 or higher.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
78
NPU campus
The campus of NPU is located in Xi'an. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. NPU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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