Beijing University of Technology (BJUT): Fees & Admission

Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) is a public university founded in 1960 and run by the Beijing Municipal Government, with its main campus in Chaoyang District. It is a different university from the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), and many websites confuse the two. It joined Project 211 in 1996 and the Double First-Class initiative in 2017, and ranks 731–740 in QS 2027. Bachelor’s tuition is 20,000–27,000 CNY per year (about US$2,800–3,800), master’s tuition is 23,000–34,000 CNY, and the application fee is 500 CNY. Bachelor’s programmes are mainly taught in Chinese and require HSK 4. Official details and sources are below.

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Beijing University of Technology at a glance

Item	Details	Official source
Official name	Beijing University of Technology – 北京工业大学	Source
Founded	1960	Source
Status	Major university run by the Beijing Municipal Government; in Project 211 since 1996 and the Double First-Class initiative since 2017 (and its second round)	Source
Campus	Main campus: 100 Pingleyuan, Chaoyang District, plus 4 branch campuses	Source
Ranking	QS 2027: 731–740	Source
Applying and contact	bjut.17gz.org – Bachelor’s: degree@bjut.edu.cn – Graduate: scholarship@bjut.edu.cn	Source
International students	280 international students out of 27,027 students (30 September 2025)	Source

Beijing University of Technology tuition fees for international students

Programme	Fees (CNY per year)
Bachelor’s (4–5 years depending on major)	20,000 – 27,000
Master’s (3 years)	23,000 – 34,000
PhD (4 years)	30,000 – 45,000
Preparatory / Chinese language programme (2027)	21,000 (10,500 per semester) + 500 registration fee

Sources: the official fee announcement and the graduate admissions announcement. These are the official fees for the 2026 intake and may be updated every year; the final figure is in your admission letter. To convert them into your own currency, use the study cost calculator.

Other costs and living in Beijing

Application fee: 500 CNY, non-refundable, paid by bank transfer.
Accommodation: a shared-bathroom double room (16 m²) or triple room (20 m²) costs 30 CNY per day; a 16 m² double room with private bathroom costs 45 CNY; a 20 m² double room with private bathroom costs 75 CNY per day. The dormitory holds about 400 students.
Living costs in Beijing: roughly 1,800–3,000 CNY per month excluding rent (food, transport and personal expenses), based on StudyFlowX calculator estimates for cities in this category.
For comparison (calculator estimates for cities in this category): a double room in university housing costs 6,000–15,000 CNY per year, a single room 20,000–29,200, and an off-campus apartment 36,000–60,000 CNY per year.

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Bachelor’s admission requirements

Non-Chinese citizen, aged 18–25, with a high school diploma and a police clearance certificate.
Language: new HSK 4 or higher, and the CSCA test is mandatory: Chinese, mathematics and physics for most engineering, computing and architecture majors; Chinese, mathematics and chemistry for chemical biology and biomedical engineering; Chinese and mathematics for economics, management, law and the arts.
An interview follows the initial review. Applicants who do not meet the HSK and CSCA requirements are advised by the university to take a preparatory year.
Programme length is 4 years (5 for architecture and urban and rural planning).

Source: the official admissions announcement.

Master’s and PhD requirements

Master’s: aged 18–35 with a bachelor’s degree. PhD: under 40 with a master’s degree.
Master’s and PhD programmes are taught in Chinese; PhD programmes are also available in English according to the university guide.

Application deadlines

Route	Deadline
Bachelor’s – first round (2026 intake)	1 November 2025 – 16 January 2026
Bachelor’s – second round	23 February – 31 May 2026
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B)	1 November 2025 – 6 March 2026
Beijing Government Scholarship	1 November 2025 – 31 May 2026
Preparatory programme 2027	15 January 2027 (spring intake) and 31 July 2027 (autumn intake)

Source: the official admissions announcement. These are the dates for the September 2026 intake; 2027 dates are usually published in autumn on the same site, so check it before applying.

Scholarships at Beijing University of Technology

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Type A through the embassy or the nominating body in your country (usually November–March), using university code 10005, and you must also register at bjut.17gz.org.
Beijing Government Scholarship: for bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship: for students of the Chinese language.

Source: the official scholarship announcement. The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) has general terms: tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly stipend of 2,500 CNY for bachelor’s, 3,000 for master’s and 3,500 for PhD students; age limits are under 25 for bachelor’s, 35 for master’s and 40 for PhD; and since the 2026 cycle bachelor’s applicants must take the CSCA test. Airfare is not covered. Read about the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).

Programmes and language of instruction

Most programmes are taught in Chinese. The only bachelor’s programme in English in the 2026 guide is International Business and Trade (which requires the CSCA mathematics test in English). For applicants who do not speak Chinese, the university offers a preparatory programme of six months to one year to prepare for the CSCA test, requiring HSK 3 or an entrance test.

Global ranking

Beijing University of Technology is in the 731–740 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027, according to its QS page.

Visa and residence after admission

After admission you receive your admission documents and the JW202 form (or JW201 for scholarship holders).
Apply for an X1 visa (for study of more than 180 days) at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country, usually between June and August.
After arrival, register your address with the police within 24 hours (usually through the international students’ office).
Convert your X1 visa into a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.

China joined the Apostille Convention, which took effect on 7 November 2023, so documents from member countries need only an apostille, while those from other countries need full legalisation. Details in student visa steps for China.

Working while studying

Regular employment under a work contract is forbidden for international students. The only thing allowed is university-organised work-study (勤工助学): up to 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays, with the university’s approval noted on your residence permit. Off-campus internships require the employer to be added to your residence permit, and violations carry a fine of 5,000–20,000 CNY. So do not count on work in your budget. Source: China’s Ministry of Education.

For Muslim students

According to the university’s official guide, the campus has ten canteens, plus Western restaurants and halal restaurants for international students. Ask the international students’ office before you arrive about halal food and the nearest mosque in Beijing. Read Is China a good fit for Muslim students?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Beijing University of Technology cost for international students?

See the fee table above. The figures come from the university’s official announcements for the 2026 intake; the university may update them every year, so the final figure is in your admission letter.

Can I work while studying?

Regular employment is forbidden for international students in China. Only university-organised work-study is allowed: up to 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays.

Which student visa do I need?

An X1 visa for study of more than 180 days, with your admission letter and the JW202 form (or JW201 for scholarship holders), then convert it into a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.

Is Beijing University of Technology the same as the Beijing Institute of Technology?

No. BJUT (北京工业大学) is a Beijing municipal university founded in 1960, while BIT (北京理工大学) is a different university founded in 1940. See our Beijing Institute of Technology page.

Is there halal food at Beijing University of Technology?

Yes, the university’s official guide mentions halal restaurants for international students on campus.

Last updated: October 2026. All figures come from the official announcements and pages listed below for the 2026 intake; living-cost estimates come from StudyFlowX calculator data.

Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) – Study, Admission and Fees