Painted interpretation of Beihang’s original main building, red university name and leafy Xueyuan Road campus
Beihang University official seal

BUAABeijing / Hangzhou, China

International undergraduate study

Beihang University

北京航空航天大学

A launchpad for aerospace ambition

  • Founded 1952
  • Project 985 / 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 21 October 2026
QS ranking#=349
LocationBeijing / Hangzhou
Teaching languageChinese / English / French
Degree length4 years + optional foundation
Tuition guideRMB 25,000–30,000/year
Application status2026 closed · 2027 pending

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1952. An aerospace-led research university with campuses in Beijing and Hangzhou.

Explore BUAA’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in 1952 as the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics, Beihang was the first aeronautics and astronautics university established in the People’s Republic of China. Its BUAA abbreviation comes from its former English name, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Aerospace and beyond

Aviation, space, information technology and advanced engineering define Beihang’s identity. International undergraduate choices also cover science, business, law, languages and visual arts.

Three campuses, two cities

Xueyuan Road and Shahe are in Beijing; the International Campus is in Hangzhou. The Foundation + Bachelor programme is based in Hangzhou. The direct-entry catalogue does not assign every major to a campus.

  • Engineering with a clear identity

    Study aircraft design, low-altitude technology, computing or robotics through international undergraduate options rooted in Beihang’s aerospace strengths.

  • A worldwide university network

    University, research and industry partnerships connect Beihang with engineering communities around the world.

  • Two distinctive city settings

    Beijing offers museums and a large university community, while Hangzhou’s foundation pathway provides a quieter campus setting close to a major technology city.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180 For Chinese-taught undergraduate entry Scores, alternatives & exam details
Chinese-taught entry
HSK Level 5 or above, at least 180; the report must be less than two years old.
French-medium options
Eight catalogue entries are marked mainly French-taught. No separate French score, Chinese threshold or language waiver is published for them.

Accepted alternatives

  • No general HSK exemption is published in the 2026 undergraduate guide.

The two Sino-French schools offer mainly French-medium study; individual language requirements are unpublished.

English language IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 90 For English degree and foundation entry Scores, alternatives & exam details
English-taught entry
Submit English proficiency evidence from the past two years. The same IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 90 examples apply to Foundation + Bachelor.
Other English evidence
A high-school certificate confirming that all courses were taught in English is accepted. Other English proficiency certificates may also be considered.

Accepted alternatives

  • The English guide exempts native English speakers from English evidence.
  • An all-English high-school education certificate is an accepted alternative.

English-medium schooling must cover every high-school course; partial English teaching is not the published alternative.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by BUAA

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

STEM Chinese for Chinese science and engineering; Humanities Chinese for Chinese business, humanities, law and art. Not required for English-taught entry.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

Required for every Chinese and English option in Beihang’s CSCA subject list, including International Economics and Trade.

Required
Physics

Required for the listed engineering, computing and physics degrees, including Biomedical Engineering. Not listed for materials, chemistry, business, humanities or art.

By programme
Chemistry

Required for Materials Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials and Technology, Applied Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering also requires Physics.

By programme

Take foundation papers in your degree’s teaching language: Chinese for Chinese-taught entry, English for English-taught entry. Results were due by 30 May 2026, before the general application deadline. French-medium combinations are absent from the published list. Foundation students must obtain CSCA results before degree progression.

Beihang paper combinations ↗ · Official CSCA information ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Choose your teaching language or the Hangzhou foundation pathway.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Complete CSCA

Choose the papers and test language for your intended degree. Direct applicants had to upload results by 30 May 2026; foundation students need results for degree progression.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

School records & translations

All applicants

Obtain the graduation certificate, or an expected-graduation letter, and transcripts covering every high-school subject. Arrange notarised Chinese or English translations where needed.

Language and CSCA evidence

By admission route

Prepare the language evidence required by your teaching route. Direct-entry CSCA results were due on 30 May 2026; foundation applicants submit English evidence initially and need CSCA results for degree progression.

Personal statement / study plan

Scholarship applicants

Complete the personal-statement field for the freshman/Beijing Government or Outstanding Talents award. Cooperation applicants provide an achievements summary; CSC applicants need a study plan of at least 200 words in Chinese or English.

All other required documents

  • Passport and China status

    For 2026 entry, the ordinary passport must expire after 1 March 2027 and remain unchanged through enrolment. Applicants in mainland China also need the valid visa or residence-permit page.

  • Birth & family nationality records

    Prepare your birth certificate and documents showing both parents’ nationality at your birth, including relevant passports, identity cards or permanent-residence evidence.

  • Scholarship forms & recommendations

    Submit the correct signed award form. Outstanding Talents needs school recommendation; cooperation awards need nomination from a Beihang partner institution. CSC applicants need university pre-admission evidence.

  • Physical examination and blood tests

    Use Beihang’s Foreigner Physical Examination Form, completed in Chinese or English with the doctor’s signature and medical institution’s stamp. Results must be within six months.

  • Financial guarantor letter and evidence

    Provide the signed guarantee plus a bank deposit covering at least four years of tuition, or evidence of annual income of at least RMB 30,000.

  • Non-criminal record

    Provide a certificate issued within six months by your local public security authority. Applicants already in China need the record from the local exit-entry administration.

  • Integrity commitment

    Sign the university’s required letter confirming the authenticity of your application materials.

  • Guardian guarantee

    Under-18 direct applicants as of 1 September 2026 need a notarised guarantee from an adult with income in the campus city. The foundation guide uses 15 April 2026 as its age reference date.

  • Painting portfolio

    Art applicants must submit the required portfolio of paintings. Award certificates and other supporting achievements may also be uploaded.

Upload original-document scans; paper applications are not required. Supply notarised Chinese or English translations for other languages, and keep originals for registration.

Beihang application portal Email admissions Hangzhou foundation office

Foundation applications closed on 10 March 2026 and used a separate April–July preparatory term; the seven stages above follow direct degree entry.

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

79 options
Browse all 79 options

BUAA undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Materials Science and EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Nanomaterials and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringSchool of Electronic Information EngineeringChinese
Communication EngineeringSchool of Electronic Information EngineeringChinese
Electronic Science and TechnologySchool of Electronic Information EngineeringChinese
AutomationSchool of Automation Science and Electrical EngineeringChinese
Robotics EngineeringSchool of Automation Science and Electrical EngineeringChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringSchool of Energy and Power EngineeringChinese
Flight Vehicle Design and EngineeringSchool of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringChinese
Low-Altitude Technology and EngineeringSchool of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringChinese
Aircraft Environment and Life Support EngineeringSchool of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringChinese
Engineering MechanicsSchool of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringChinese
Aircraft Control and Information Engineering（Aeronautics）School of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer Science and EngineeringChinese
Virtual Reality TechnologySchool of Computer Science and EngineeringChinese
Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Aircraft Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Micro-electromechanical Systems EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Industrial DesignSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Robotics EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringChinese
Vehicle EngineeringSchool of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Smart Transportation (Intelligent Transportation)School of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Smart Transportation (Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure)School of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Aircraft Airworthiness TechnologySchool of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Safety EngineeringSchool of Reliability and Systems EngineeringChinese
Quality and Reliability EngineeringSchool of Reliability and Systems EngineeringChinese
Flight Vehicle Design and Engineering (Astronautics)School of AstronauticsChinese
Aircraft Power Engineering (Astronautics)School of AstronauticsChinese
Aircraft Control and Information EngineeringSchool of AstronauticsChinese
Intelligent Aircraft TechnologySchool of AstronauticsChinese
Intelligent Electric Propulsion Technology of Flight Vehicle (Astronautics)School of AstronauticsChinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringSchool of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic EngineeringChinese
Measurement and Control Technology and InstrumentSchool of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic EngineeringChinese
Software EngineeringSchool of SoftwareChinese
Microelectronics Science and EngineeringSchool of Integrated Circuit Science and EngineeringChinese
Applied PhysicsSchool of PhysicsChinese
Nuclear PhysicsSchool of PhysicsChinese
PhysicsSchool of PhysicsChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsÉcole Centrale de Pékin · Sino-French EngineeringFrench
Information and Computing SciencesÉcole Centrale de Pékin · Sino-French EngineeringFrench
Applied PhysicsÉcole Centrale de Pékin · Sino-French EngineeringFrench
Engineering MechanicsÉcole Centrale de Pékin · Sino-French EngineeringFrench
Applied ChemistrySchool of ChemistryChinese
Space Science and TechnologySchool of Space and Earth SciencesChinese
Applied Physics(Space Science)School of Space and Earth SciencesChinese
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Artificial IntelligenceChinese
TransportationZhongfa Aviation Institute · Sino-French AviationFrench
Aircraft Airworthiness TechnologyZhongfa Aviation Institute · Sino-French AviationFrench
Measurement and Control Technology and InstrumentsZhongfa Aviation Institute · Sino-French AviationFrench
Electronic Information EngineeringZhongfa Aviation Institute · Sino-French AviationFrench
Engineering ManagementSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
Information Management and Information SystemSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
Industrial EngineeringSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
Economic StatisticsSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
Energy EconomicsSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
FinanceSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
International Economics and TradeSchool of Economics and ManagementChinese
EconomicsThe School of Humanities and Social Sciences (School of Public Administration)Chinese
Public AdministrationThe School of Humanities and Social Sciences (School of Public Administration)Chinese
EnglishSchool of Foreign LanguagesChinese
LawSchool of LawChinese
Visual Communication DesignSchool of New Media Art and DesignChinese
PaintingSchool of New Media Art and DesignChinese
Communication EngineeringSchool of Electronic Information EngineeringEnglish
Flight Vehicle Design and EngineeringSchool of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringEnglish
Low-Altitude Technology and EngineeringSchool of Aeronautic Science and EngineeringEnglish
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer Science and EngineeringEnglish
Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationEnglish
Robotics EngineeringSchool of Mechanical Engineering and AutomationEnglish
Safety EngineeringSchool of Reliability and Systems EngineeringEnglish
Quality and Reliability EngineeringSchool of Reliability and Systems EngineeringEnglish
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Artificial IntelligenceEnglish
Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringEnglish
International Economics and TradeSchool of Economics and ManagementEnglish
Computer Science and Technology (AI and Big Data) — Foundation + Bachelor, HangzhouSchool of Computer Science and EngineeringEnglish
International Economics and Trade (Digital Trade) — Foundation + Bachelor, HangzhouSchool of Economics and ManagementEnglish
Biomedical Engineering — Foundation + Bachelor, HangzhouSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringEnglish

How you choose your majorFrench-medium options belong to the two Sino-French schools, with separate language and CSCA conditions unpublished. Robotics appears in two schools and remains separate. The degree catalogue names English Communication Engineering; the CSCA list names Electronic Information Engineering instead. Foundation + Bachelor options are conditional pathways at Hangzhou International Campus. The 2026 direct-entry catalogue does not specify a campus for each major; use the campus named in your admission notice.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB62,350

Tuition

RMB / year25,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year10,950Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year18,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year2,400Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year6,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published tuition for the selected degree route.

Accommodation

A double-room bed on a Beijing campus; utilities are extra.

RMB 30/day × 365 days

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

RMB 1,500/month × 12 months

Transport

Local public transport and occasional taxis.

RMB 200/month × 12 months

Other costs

Insurance, residence permit, utilities, books, phone and essentials.

Insurance 800 + permit 600 + utilities 1,200 + essentials 3,400

Tuition and housing: 2026 official guide ↗. Living costs are ChinaStudyGuide estimates for 12 months in Beijing. Hangzhou degree-year housing is RMB 2,000–2,500; using RMB 2,500 gives an estimated RMB 58,900/year at RMB 30,000 tuition. The foundation term is a separate RMB 8,000 including accommodation. French-medium fees are not separately stated. Insurance costs RMB 3,200 upfront for four years; this calculator allocates RMB 800/year, so first-year cash needs are RMB 2,400 higher. Excludes the RMB 400 application fee, flights and rental deposits.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Chinese government

Chinese Government Scholarship · Bilateral Type A

FundingFull or partial award
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition, a campus room or housing subsidy, and RMB 2,500/month stipend.
  • Comprehensive insurance: RMB 800/year. Partial awards cover fewer items.

Beihang normally requires ages 18–22 and HSK 5 · 180; meeting CSC’s broader national eligibility alone does not establish university eligibility.

Application
For Chinese-taught degrees, apply through your home-country dispatching authority and the CSC system. Obtain university pre-admission evidence; country-specific deadlines apply.
CSCA
Required; follow the Chinese-taught major’s papers.
Selection
Meet Beihang and national scholarship eligibility; four years subject to annual review.
Official scholarship details
Beihang university

Outstanding Talents Scholarship · Freshmen

FundingTuition + housing + allowance
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • 100% tuition waiver.
  • Accommodation and a living allowance; the direct-entry guide does not state the stipend amount.

Four-year support is subject to annual scholarship review.

Application
Submit the award form and school recommendation with your admission application by 30 May 2026 · closed.
CSCA
Required for the chosen degree.
Selection
Fresh high-school graduates with excellent grades and entrance assessment; relevant achievements and recognised artistic / sporting awards receive priority.
Official scholarship details
Partner nomination

Program and Cooperation Scholarship

Funding20%–100% tuition waiver
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition award tiers: 100%, 80%, 50% or 20%.
  • Living costs and housing are not listed as covered.

Four-year support is subject to annual scholarship review.

Application
A school or institution cooperating with Beihang must recommend you; submit the corresponding form by 30 May 2026 · closed.
CSCA
Required for the chosen degree.
Selection
Fresh high-school graduates with an excellent school record and comprehensive entrance assessment.
Official scholarship details
Beijing government

Beijing Government Scholarship

FundingFull tuition + insurance
Competition*High

Coverage

  • 100% tuition waiver.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance.

No accommodation or living allowance is listed for this undergraduate award.

Application
For programmes on Beijing campuses only; upload the award form with your degree application by 30 May 2026 · closed.
CSCA
Required for the chosen degree.
Selection
Academic record and entrance assessment. Apply by academic year; continuation is not automatic.
Official scholarship details
Beihang university

Self-Supported Foreign Students Scholarship · Freshmen

Funding20%–100% tuition waiver
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition award tiers: 100%, 80%, 50% or 20%.
  • No housing or living allowance is listed for direct entrants.

A partial tuition award still leaves tuition and living costs to fund.

Application
Submit the relevant freshman award form with the degree application by 30 May 2026 · closed.
CSCA
Required for the chosen degree.
Selection
Excellent high-school performance and entrance assessment; awards are applied for by academic year.
Official scholarship details
Hangzhou foundation pathway

Foundation + Bachelor · Beihang Scholarship

FundingTuition tiers + full-award support
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Type A: full tuition, accommodation and RMB 2,500/month stipend.
  • Type B: 100%; C: 80%; D: 50%; E: 20% tuition waiver.

These A–E labels are Beihang’s foundation-route award tiers, separate from CSC Type A / Type B. The foundation notice does not establish a waiver of every preparatory-phase charge.

Application
Apply with the Foundation + Bachelor materials; the published foundation deadline was 10 March 2026 · closed.
CSCA
Required for progression to the degree; not listed as an initial foundation upload.
Selection
Type A is for fresh high-school graduates graduating in or after August 2025. Scholarships are applied for by academic year.
Official scholarship details

The listed 2026 university deadlines are closed; 2027 awards are not yet confirmed. Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates, and award acceptance rates are unpublished.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your campus base.

On campus

International student dormitories

Double rooms with campus-specific prices and advance booking.

Reserve after admissionLocations & practical details
Locations
Beijing: RMB 30/day per bed. Hangzhou International Campus: RMB 2,000–2,500 per academic year per bed. Utilities are extra.
Best for
Students who want a campus routine and shared accommodation close to classes.
Plan for
Booking instructions follow formal admission. Allocation and the actual room tariff are confirmed at registration; do not treat a published price as a guaranteed room.
Off campus

Private rental near your campus

A flexible alternative if a campus room is unavailable or you need more privacy.

Arrange independentlyLocations & practical details
Locations
Match your rental to the campus on your offer. Xueyuan Road is in Haidian, Shahe is in Changping, and Hangzhou’s campus is in Yuhang.
Best for
Students who can cover a larger budget and value privacy or flexible room arrangements.
Plan for
Allow for deposits, utilities and the commute. Follow university procedures and complete the required local accommodation registration.

Have a housing backup. Wait for the assigned campus and booking instructions before committing to a rental. Budget above the shared-room estimate for private accommodation.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by Beihang’s Beijing Air and Space Museum and a leafy campus path
Beijing Air and Space Museum
Painted interpretation combining traditional and modern Beijing
Beyond the campus gates

Beijing / Hangzhou after class

Beijing combines major museums, historic neighbourhoods and a busy university scene. Hangzhou offers lake scenery and a different pace; your degree and campus assignment determine which city becomes home.

Campus routine

Expect a technically focused timetable, libraries, campus meals and shared student life. The Beijing Air and Space Museum reflects the university’s aviation identity; access follows its current visitor arrangements.

Your surrounding district

Xueyuan Road sits in Beijing’s Haidian university district; Shahe has a more suburban setting in Changping. The Hangzhou foundation route is in Pingyao, Yuhang, so central-city trips take planning.

Weekends beyond campus

In Beijing, explore museums, hutongs and historic parks. In Hangzhou, plan trips to West Lake and the city’s cultural districts, allowing for the journey from campus.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 21 October 2026. Direct degree applications closed on 30 June 2026; CSCA results and university award applications were due on 30 May. Foundation applications closed on 10 March. No 2027 undergraduate or foundation schedule was found. QS uses the 2027 overall ranking.

The degree catalogue’s English Communication Engineering title differs from Electronic Information Engineering in the CSCA PDF. Eight French-medium options are listed in the degree guide but omitted from that PDF; their separate language and fee rules are unpublished. The foundation page’s text and embedded portal illustration disagree on March/April dates; the explicit text schedule is shown here. Grade targets, living costs and scholarship competition are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.