# Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU)

> Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU) is a public university in Xi'an, China, founded in 1938. 14 bachelor's programmes are listed (11 taught in English), with annual tuition from 22,000 to 25,000 CNY. QS World University Rankings 2027: =425.

- Web page: https://tasselway.com/en/universiteler/northwestern-polytechnical-university-npu-nwpu
- Official website: https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1089/2124.htm
- Also known as: NPU · Kuzeybatı Politeknik Üniversitesi · Université polytechnique du Nord-Ouest · Северо-Западный политехнический университет · جامعة الشمال الغربي التقنية · دانشگاه پلی‌تکنیک شمال غربی · 西北工业大学
- Entity links: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q832550 · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwestern_Polytechnical_University
- Data updated: 2026-11-09 · Source of this summary: https://tasselway.com (TasselWay)
- TasselWay is an officially authorized representative of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU) (certificate issued by International College, Northwestern Polytechnical University, valid 2026-11 – 2027-07).

## World rankings

Rankings updated 2026-10-21.

| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =425 |
| THE World University Rankings 2027 | =224 |
| ARWU 2026 | 151–200 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025 | 43 |

## Recognition in Türkiye (YÖK)

Eligible for YÖK direct recognition (doğrudan denklik, no equivalence exam): ranked in the top 400 of at least three of the four rankings YÖK accepts (QS, THE, ARWU, CWTS Leiden). This includes medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law. Applies to students who start while the university meets the rule.

## Application window (2027-09)

- Official: 2026-11-01 to 2027-05-20 (Beijing time)
- Early round ends: 2026-12-31
- Official admission guide: https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1089/2124.htm

## Admission requirements (2027 official guide)

- Chinese-taught programmes: HSK 5 (180+)
- English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 115
- CSCA exam: required
- Age: < 23
- Interview: yes
- General: non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport, completed high school (diploma and transcript), good health.
- Source: https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1089/2124.htm

## Housing and living costs

- Campus housing: 450 CNY per month (2027) — source https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/info/1089/2124.htm
- Other monthly costs (food, transport, phone, personal) in Xi'an: about 1,730–3,000 CNY (TasselWay estimate).

## Bachelor's programmes (14)

| Programme | Language | Years | Annual tuition (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Aerospace Engineering](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sfqsp00fuqzv7mpc41ug6-aerospace-engineering) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Aerospace Engineering](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sfr5900fwqzv7ej1wq09t-aerospace-engineering) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Biotechnology](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sga7q00gkqzv71csoxr64-biotechnology) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Business Administration](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sg9hg00ggqzv7gtf7o37v-business-administration) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Computer Science and Technology](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sg8op00gcqzv7l6rwgaro-computer-science-and-technology) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Electrical Engineering and Automation](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sg7sd00g8qzv7v2k9fipq-electrical-engineering-and-automation) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Electronics and Information Engineering](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sfu8g00g4qzv73su1f8d1-electronics-and-information-engineering) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Engineering Mechanics](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmw0yhie60003gr48i0ecylvs-engineering-mechanics) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [English](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sgb0u00goqzv7cyb9a9nn-english) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Materials Science and Engineering](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sfrws00g0qzv7bhnuqb1e-materials-science-and-engineering) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmw0yhi7f0001gr48vtxux5sd-mechanical-design-manufacturing-and-automation) | English | 4 | 25,000 |
| [German](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sgbe700gqqzv7k0yxzd4i-german) | Chinese | 4 | 22,000 |
| [International Economics and Trade](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sg93400geqzv7qw2dg865-international-economics-and-trade) | Chinese | 4 | 22,000 |
| [Software Engineering](https://tasselway.com/en/program/cmv2sg9ua00giqzv7tybqh8o4-software-engineering) | Chinese | 4 | 22,000 |

## How to apply

Apply online at https://tasselway.com/en/basvuru?uni=northwestern-polytechnical-university-npu-nwpu — choose the programme, upload passport, photo, high-school diploma and transcript, and pay the 50 USD application fee. TasselWay advisers check the file and submit it to the university. Application status can be tracked at https://tasselway.com/en/basvuru/takip.

Tuition is the annual fee published by the university and may change between intakes. Bachelor's level only.