Beijing Jiaotong University

Overview

Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) is a leading engineering university in Beijing with a strong heritage in transportation and railway engineering. Founded in 1896 as the Beijing Railway Management Institute, it is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education in the field of transportation. As a key university under Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative, BJTU has expanded to become a comprehensive research university with strengths in information technology, logistics, economics, and management, while maintaining its core expertise in transportation systems and railway technology.

Key Facts

Item	Details
Founded	1896
Type	Public research university
QS World Ranking	Top 600-700 globally
Campus Size	150 acres (61 hectares)
Location	Haidian District, Beijing
Programs	16 schools and departments
Students	~25,000
International Students	~1,500

International Admissions

• Admissions URL: https://ic.bjtu.edu.cn/
• Programs Available: Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, and Chinese language programs
• Language Requirements: HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programs; IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ for English-taught programs
• Application Period: Typically October to March for fall intake
• Tuition: Varies by program; approximately RMB 18,000–30,000/year

Related Concepts

• Beijing — Capital city and home to Beijing Jiaotong University
• CSC Scholarship — Chinese Government Scholarship opportunities