Master's
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
/ PhD Full tuition + housing + CNY 3,000–3,500/month
BI
Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing, China
"Engineering excellence since 1940"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#259 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) began in 1940 as the Yan'an Natural Science Academy and moved to Beijing in 1949. Today it is a public research university under China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It is a Project 985 and Project 211 university and part of the Double First-Class initiative. BIT is known for mechanical and vehicle engineering, automation, electronics, information technology and aerospace. Its main campus is on South Zhongguancun Street in Haidian District. A second Beijing campus is in Liangxiang, and there is another campus in Zhuhai, Guangdong. More than 4,000 international students from 152 countries study at BIT.
Rankings & Recognition
#259
Content: Ranked #259 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#243 in QS 2027), #236 in THE 2026 and #102 in ARWU 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
Seven Sons of National Defence
Excellence League
A+ rating, MoE quality certification for international education
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Beijing Institute of Technology's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
34.3#
Employer Reputation
46.7#
Faculty Student Ratio
42.7#
Citations per Faculty
96.4#
Intl. Faculty
12.3#
Intl. Students
15.5#
Intl. Research Network
75.3#
Employment Outcomes
22.5#
Sustainability
58.8#
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Key Facts
33,434
Total Students
4,000+
International Students
2,660
Faculty
1940
Established
152
Countries Represented
Chinese, English
Teaching Language
Popular Programs
Mechanical Engineering
Vehicle Engineering
eronautical & Astronautical Engineering
Computer Science & Technology
Automation
Electronic Science & Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Application Details
Application Route
Online via BIT International Student Center (isc.bit.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 600
Intakes
September
UG Deadline
1 June 2026
PG Deadline
15 June 2026 (self-funded)
Scholarship Deadline
15 Feb / 15 Apr 2026 (CSC rounds)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS
|
6.0 |
|
TOEFL iBT
|
85 |
|
Duolingo English Test
|
110 |
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HSK (Chinese-taught)
|
Level 5, 180+ |
|
CSCA (UG)
|
Required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
JW202 admission form → X1 student visa; residence permit within 30 days of arrival
Post-Study Work
No dedicated PSW visa; graduates need a job offer and a work permit (Z visa)
Green Card Pathway
Very limited; Chinese permanent residence is rarely granted
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 600
Avg Scholarship
Full tuition + stipend (CSC)
Career Outcomes
46.7 / 100
Placement RatioEmployer Reputation (QS score)
22.5 / 100
Employment Outcomes (QS score)
#9 in mainland China (QS, 2022)
Graduate Employability
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 2,660
International Staff — 8%
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Notable Alumni
Li Peng (former Premier of China)
Zeng Qinghong (former Vice-President of China)
Peng Shilu (chief designer, China's first nuclear submarine)
Campus & Location
BIT's main campus is at 5 South Zhongguancun Street in Haidian District, Beijing, in the heart of the city's university and tech district. The Liangxiang campus in Fangshan District mainly hosts undergraduates. BIT also has a campus in Zhuhai, in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area.
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Zhongguancun: CNY 900–1
350/month
Liangxiang: CNY 500–900/month
Zhuhai: CNY 500–900/month
Dining
Campus canteens with Chinese
halal and international food
Health & Wellness
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Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
sports
robotics and racing-car teams
cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
33,434
International Students
4,000+
Countries Represented
152
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
46% / 54%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition – Bachelor's (Chinese-taught)
CNY 23,000 / year
Tuition – Bachelor's (English-taught)
CNY 30,000 / year
Tuition – Master's (Chinese-taught)
CNY 32,000 / year
Tuition – Master's (English-taught)
CNY 36,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
BIT admits international students once a year, in September. Self-funded applications for 2026 run from 15 Oct 2025 to 1 June (Bachelor's) and 15 June (Master's/PhD). CSC scholarship deadlines are 15 Feb and 15 Apr 2026.
Scholarships at Beijing Institute of Technology
4 scholarships available
All Levels
BIT International Student Scholarship
All levels Tuition, housing and stipend (several tiers)
All Levels
Beijing Government Scholarship
All levels A/B/C tiers, partial to full tuition
Bachelor's
Partial
Guangdong Outstanding International Student Scholarship (Zhuhai)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma, age 18–25, CSCA transcript. English-taught: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 / Duolingo 110. Chinese-taught: HSK 5 (180+).
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's (age under 35), Master's for PhD (under 40). MBA needs 1+ year of work. IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 or HSK 5.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
Duolingo English Test
HSK (Chinese-taught)
Level 5, 180+CSCA (UG)
RequiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
Certified degree certificate
Certified academic transcripts
CV / resume
Personal statement / study plan
Two professor recommendation letters
Language test report (IELTS / TOEFL / HSK)
CSCA transcript (Bachelor's)
Physical examination record
Non-criminal record
Financial guarantee letter
Application Process
1
Register online
Create an account on BIT's international admissions portal.
2
Pay application fee
Pay the CNY 600 non-refundable application fee.
3
Interview
Attend the comprehensive interview with your school.
4
Pre-admission
Successful applicants receive a pre-admission notice.
5
Pay tuition deposit
Pay the deposit to confirm your seat.
6
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
Campus & Location
BIT's main campus is at 5 South Zhongguancun Street in Haidian District, Beijing, in the heart of the city's university and tech district. The Liangxiang campus in Fangshan District mainly hosts undergraduates. BIT also has a campus in Zhuhai, in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area.
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