Painted interpretation of BIT’s stepped stone entrance monument, gold university name and leafy Beijing campus

Beijing Institute of Technology official seal

BITBeijing / Zhuhai, China

International undergraduate study

Beijing Institute of Technology

北京理工大学

Engineering ambition with a global outlook

Founded 1940
Project 985 / 211
Double First-Class

Verified official sourcesUpdated 27 October 2026

QS ranking#243

LocationBeijing / Zhuhai

Teaching languageChinese / English / Russian

Degree length4 years

Tuition guideRMB 23,000–30,000/year

Application status2026 closed · 2027 pending

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1940. A leading technical university, with international undergraduate routes in Beijing and Zhuhai.

Explore BIT’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in Yan’an in 1940 and relocated to Beijing in 1949, BIT is a public research university in the Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class initiatives.

Engineering at its core

Mechanical engineering, automation, aerospace and information technology shape BIT’s identity. Its international undergraduate catalogue also includes business, law, languages, science and design.

Beijing and the Greater Bay Area

The 2026 international degree guide includes Beijing and Zhuhai. Beijing has Zhongguancun and Liangxiang campuses; Zhuhai offers a smaller catalogue, including English-taught Artificial Intelligence and five Chinese–Russian routes.

Engineering and applied science
Study aerospace, mechanical engineering, automation or computing at a university with a strong technical focus.
An established international community
BIT’s Beijing and Zhuhai campuses host more than 4,000 international students from 152 countries, supported by dedicated international student offices.
A choice of city settings
Choose Beijing’s academic and cultural setting or a programme in Zhuhai’s Greater Bay Area campus. Your course choice determines which location is available.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180 For Chinese and Chinese–Russian entry Scores, alternatives & exam details

Chinese-taught degrees: HSK Level 5 with a score of at least 180.
Chinese–Russian study in Zhuhai: The same HSK 5 requirement applies. No Russian score is required at entry; Russian training is provided after enrolment.

Accepted alternatives

No Chinese-language exemption is published in the 2026 undergraduate guide.

Some advanced-year courses in the five Zhuhai bilingual programmes are taught in Russian. These are Chinese-entry degrees, rather than English-taught alternatives.

English language IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 For English-taught undergraduate entry Scores, alternatives & exam details

English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or Duolingo English Test 110.
Beijing scholarship Category A: Non-native English speakers need IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 85 or equivalent proof for this award; its language standard can exceed degree entry.

Accepted alternatives

Native English speakers are exempt from English test evidence. BIT may recognise another equivalent certificate; a general English-medium schooling waiver is not published.

Seven English programmes are listed in Beijing and Artificial Intelligence in Zhuhai. No HSK entry requirement is listed for these English degrees.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Official requirementPublished by BIT

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

Required for Chinese-taught entry and CSC undergraduate applicants under CSCA rules. Humanities Chinese or STEM Chinese depends on the major; BIT does not publish that assignment.

Chinese routes / CSC

Mathematics

Required for every listed Beijing and Zhuhai undergraduate option.

Required

Physics

Required for the four Beijing engineering/information categories, English engineering degrees and all Zhuhai options. Science & Materials permits Physics or Chemistry.

Engineering / Zhuhai

Chemistry

An alternative to Physics for the Beijing Science & Materials category; not listed for the other categories.

Science & Materials option

BIT lists Mathematics for business, humanities and design; CSCA adds Chinese for Chinese-taught / CSC study. Registration proof is accepted initially, but upload results before interview. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are offered in Chinese or English; BIT publishes no test-language rule or admission cut-off.

BIT programme paper combinations ↗ · Official CSCA rules ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Application dates & eligibility

Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Submit application

Choose your campus, programme and teaching language in BIT’s portal, then upload the application documents. A CSCA registration receipt can be used while you await results.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement / study plan

All degree applicants

Complete BIT’s official Personal Statement Template and explain your preparation and study plans. CSC undergraduate applicants also need a study plan of at least 200 words in Chinese or English.

School records & notarisation

All degree applicants

Arrange notarised high-school transcripts and your graduation certificate in Chinese or English. Allow time for the school, notary and any translation.

Design portfolio

Design applicants only

Submit at least two artworks for programmes in the School of Design and Arts. Choose work that shows your visual ideas and technique.

All other required documents

Passport and visa pages
Upload the passport photo page and Chinese visa pages if you have held a China visa.
Language and CSCA evidence
Upload the language evidence for your teaching route. Submit CSCA results before interview; registration proof is accepted initially.
Physical examination
Use the official Foreigner Physical Examination Record and arrange the required hospital examination. CSC records are valid for six months and must include all tests, signatures, hospital stamp and sealed photograph.
Financial guarantee
Provide a bank-issued savings certificate. No universal minimum balance is published in the undergraduate guide.
Non-criminal record
Arrange the certificate from your local police or authorised local authority. CSC normally requires a certificate issued within six months of application.
Scholarship application
Upload the scholarship form and follow the award’s channel and deadline. CSC also requires university pre-admission evidence; professor references are not a general undergraduate requirement.
Under-18 guardian documents
Applicants under 18 must upload all documents from BIT’s Application Materials for Student under 18 pack, including the required Beijing guardian evidence.
Nationality and residence evidence
Supply the additional evidence needed under Ministry of Education rules if you have Chinese-origin or former Chinese-nationality status.

School records must be notarised and supplied in Chinese or English. Keep originals for registration and verification.

BIT application portal Email admissions Zhuhai admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

56 options

Browse all 56 options

Major	Admission category	School / department	Language
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering	Aerospace & Mechatronics	Aerospace Science & Technology	Chinese
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering	Aerospace & Mechatronics	Aerospace Science & Technology	English
Mechatronics Engineering	Aerospace & Mechatronics	Mechatronical Engineering	Chinese
Mechatronics Engineering	Aerospace & Mechatronics	Mechatronical Engineering	English
Mechanical Engineering	Intelligent Manufacturing & Vehicles	Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering	Chinese
Mechanical Engineering	Intelligent Manufacturing & Vehicles	Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering	English
Industrial Engineering	Intelligent Manufacturing & Vehicles	Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering	Chinese
Vehicle Engineering	Intelligent Manufacturing & Vehicles	Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering	Chinese
Energy and Power Engineering	Intelligent Manufacturing & Vehicles	Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering	Chinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering	Electronic Information	Optics & Photonics	Chinese
Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation	Electronic Information	Optics & Photonics	Chinese
Intelligent Sensing Engineering	Electronic Information	Optics & Photonics	Chinese
Electronic Information Engineering	Electronic Information	Information & Electronics	Chinese
Communication Engineering	Electronic Information	Information & Electronics	Chinese
Electronics Science and Technology	Electronic Information	Integrated Circuits & Electronics	Chinese
Electronics Science and Technology	Electronic Information	Integrated Circuits & Electronics	English
Automation	Information Science & Technology	Automation	Chinese
Automation	Information Science & Technology	Automation	English
Electrical Engineering and Automation	Information Science & Technology	Automation	Chinese
Computer Science and Technology	Information Science & Technology	Computer Science & Technology	Chinese
Computer Science and Technology	Information Science & Technology	Computer Science & Technology	English
Software Engineering	Information Science & Technology	Computer Science & Technology	Chinese
Data Science and Big Data Technology	Information Science & Technology	Computer Science & Technology	Chinese
Cyberspace Security	Information Science & Technology	Cyberspace Security	Chinese
Artificial Intelligence	Information Science & Technology	Artificial Intelligence	Chinese
Materials Science and Engineering	Science & Materials	Materials Science & Engineering	Chinese
Materials Chemistry	Science & Materials	Materials Science & Engineering	Chinese
Chemistry	Science & Materials	Chemistry & Chemical Engineering	Chinese
Applied Chemistry	Science & Materials	Chemistry & Chemical Engineering	Chinese
Chemical Engineering and Technology	Science & Materials	Chemistry & Chemical Engineering	Chinese
Pharmaceutical Engineering	Science & Materials	Chemistry & Chemical Engineering	Chinese
Energy Chemical Engineering	Science & Materials	Chemistry & Chemical Engineering	Chinese
Biotechnology	Science & Materials	Life Science	Chinese
Biomedical Engineering	Science & Materials	Medical Technology	Chinese
Intelligent Medical Engineering	Science & Materials	Not published	Chinese
Applied Physics	Science & Materials	Physics	Chinese
Business Administration (including Digital Innovation Management)	Social Sciences · Management & Economics	Management	Chinese
Accounting	Social Sciences · Management & Economics	Management	Chinese
International Economics and Trade (including Digital Finance / Digital Trade)	Social Sciences · Management & Economics	Economics	Chinese
International Economics and Trade	Social Sciences · Management & Economics	Economics	English
Social Work	Social Sciences · Humanities	Education	Chinese
Law	Social Sciences · Humanities	Law	Chinese
English	Social Sciences · Humanities	Foreign Languages	Chinese
Japanese	Social Sciences · Humanities	Foreign Languages	Chinese
German	Social Sciences · Humanities	Foreign Languages	Chinese
Spanish	Social Sciences · Humanities	Foreign Languages	Chinese
Industrial Design	Design	Design & Arts	Chinese
Product Design	Design	Design & Arts	Chinese
Visual Communication Design	Design	Design & Arts	Chinese
Environmental Design	Design	Design & Arts	Chinese
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering — Zhuhai campus	Aerospace Information	Not published	Chinese / Russian
Vehicle Engineering — Zhuhai campus	Energy & Transportation	Not published	Chinese / Russian
Energy and Power Engineering — Zhuhai campus	Energy & Transportation	Not published	Chinese / Russian
Automation — Zhuhai campus	Marine Technology	Not published	Chinese / Russian
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering — Zhuhai campus	Frontier Interdisciplinary Studies	Not published	Chinese / Russian
Artificial Intelligence — Zhuhai campus	Aerospace Information	Not published	English

How you choose your major56 programme-and-language options from the 2026 guide. Beijing majors are confirmed after Year 1 within your admitted category, subject to programme requirements. Individual school assignments are unpublished for Intelligent Medical Engineering and the Zhuhai options. Zhuhai offers five Chinese–Russian routes and English Artificial Intelligence; Russian begins after entry, with some upper-year teaching in Russian.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Tuition by subject

Estimated annual total · RMB61,000

Tuition

RMB / year23,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year10,800Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year18,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year2,400Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year6,800Living-cost estimate

What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual tuition for the selected teaching route.

Accommodation

A shared campus room; Zhongguancun rooms can cost more.

RMB 900/month × 12 months

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, books, phone and essentials.

Insurance allowance 1,800 + permit 400 + other essentials 4,600

Tuition and room tariffs: 2026 official guide ↗. Living costs are ChinaStudyGuide estimates for 12 months using a shared campus room. The 2027 fees are unpublished. Excludes the application fee, flights and private-rental deposits; insurance is included at the top of the published RMB 800–1,800 band.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Chinese government

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

FundingFull or partial award

Competition*Very high

Coverage

BIT’s undergraduate CSC route supports Chinese-taught programmes only.
Full awards cover tuition, a campus room or housing subsidy, RMB 2,500/month stipend and RMB 800/year insurance; partial awards cover less.

Full awards cover the degree period and approved preparatory Chinese study when applicable; embassy award terms govern duration.

Application: Apply through your home-country Chinese embassy or consulate and the CSC system. Select Type A and BIT as first-choice institution; embassy schedules are usually November–April.
CSCA: Required for 2026/27 undergraduate scholarship entry; follow the embassy and CSCA paper instructions as well as BIT’s programme papers.
Selection: High-school graduates under 25, embassy nomination and BIT admission review. The general CSC Chinese floor is HSK 3; direct BIT degree entry requires HSK 5 · 180. Local deadlines and places depend on the dispatching authority.

Official scholarship details

Beijing government · Beijing campus

Beijing Government Scholarship

FundingCategory A / B / C

Competition*High

Coverage

A: tuition, campus accommodation, living allowance and comprehensive insurance.
B: tuition, campus accommodation and comprehensive insurance.
C: tuition and comprehensive insurance.

Beijing campus only. Provincial rules set eligibility; BIT assesses admission and selects the award category.

Application: Apply through BIT with the scholarship form. The 2026 deadline was 1 May; the 2027 round is unpublished.
CSCA: BIT’s required undergraduate CSCA results still apply; no separate award cut-off is published.
Selection: Normally from a key secondary school: A requires average 85+ or GPA 3.6+; B/C average 80+ or GPA 3.0+. For non-native English applicants, A requires IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 85 or equivalent. BIT may consider exceptional evidence; awards undergo annual review and cannot be held alongside other recurring scholarships.

Official scholarship details

Guangdong government · Zhuhai campus

Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship

FundingRMB 10,000 award

Competition*Moderate–high

Coverage

RMB 10,000 per undergraduate recipient for study in Zhuhai.
This award is partial financial support, rather than a tuition-and-living package.

BIT advertises a 1 May application deadline, while the linked provincial policy sets continuing-student eligibility. New-entrant eligibility is unresolved; awards are selected annually, rather than renewed automatically.

Application: Apply through BIT’s Zhuhai scholarship channel with the required form. The 2026 deadline was 1 May; 2027 terms are unpublished.
CSCA: BIT’s programme CSCA papers remain required; no separate scholarship paper list is published.
Selection: The linked provincial rules require at least one completed year of degree study, strong grades and no other major scholarship. BIT’s admissions guide does not explain how new applicants meet this condition.

Official scholarship details

University scholarship

BIT International Student Scholarship

FundingFull to 25% tuition

Competition*Varies by tier

Coverage

Four-year tiers: first prize covers tuition, campus room, stipend and insurance; second covers tuition and room; third covers tuition.
One-year tiers: first covers tuition and room; second full tuition; third 50% tuition; fourth 25% tuition.

A four-year award and a one-year award have different benefits; do not assume a one-year award renews automatically.

Application: Upload the scholarship application form with your BIT application. The 2026 deadline was 1 May; no 2027 round is published.
CSCA: Submit the undergraduate CSCA results required for your programme before interview; no separate award cut-off is published.
Selection: University merit review. Four-year awards require successful annual review for continued funding; the guide does not give a stipend amount or acceptance rate.

Official scholarship details

Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates; award acceptance rates are unpublished. These are the latest confirmed schemes, with the 2026 BIT-administered deadlines closed; they are not confirmed 2027 offers.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your campus base.

On campus

International student dormitories

Shared rooms at Zhongguancun, Liangxiang and Zhuhai, with campus-specific prices.

Subject to allocationLocations & practical details

Locations: Zhongguancun: RMB 1,350 / 1,200 / 900 per month for 2 / 3 / 4 people. Liangxiang: RMB 900 / 700 / 500 for 2 / 3 / 4. Zhuhai: RMB 900 / 500 for 2 / 4.
Best for: A campus routine and a lower housing budget, especially in Liangxiang or Zhuhai.
Plan for: Confirm your study campus and assigned room before travel. The 2026 guide publishes tariffs but does not guarantee a room to every applicant.

Off campus

Private rental in Beijing or Zhuhai

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

Arrange independentlyLocations & practical details

Locations: Choose accommodation close to your assigned campus. Zhongguancun, Liangxiang and Tangjiawan in Zhuhai are separate locations.
Best for: Students who value privacy, or need a housing backup and can cover a higher budget.
Plan for: Allow for deposits, utilities and the full commute. Arrange the university’s required approval and accommodation registration before settling in.

Have a housing backup. Room tariffs do not confirm availability. Keep a backup near your assigned campus, and budget above the shared-room estimate if you choose a private rental.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by BIT’s Xu Teli Library and leafy Liangxiang courtyard

Xu Teli Library, Liangxiang

Painted interpretation combining traditional and modern Beijing

Beyond the campus gates

Beijing after class

Beijing brings imperial landmarks, museums, hutong cafés and a large university community. If your degree is in Zhuhai, your daily setting is a subtropical coastal city near Hong Kong and Macao, rather than the capital.

Campus routine

Expect a technically focused timetable, libraries, shared dorm life and campus meals. Your teaching campus determines the everyday setting; English Artificial Intelligence and Chinese–Russian routes in this guide are in Zhuhai.

Your surrounding district

Zhongguancun is in Haidian’s university area near Weigongcun. Liangxiang is in Fangshan’s university town, farther from central Beijing. Zhuhai’s campus is in Tangjiawan’s high-tech district.

Weekends beyond campus

In Beijing, explore museums, historic neighbourhoods and parks, allowing extra travel time from Liangxiang. In Zhuhai, coastal walks and Greater Bay Area day trips offer a different pace.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 27 October 2026. The 2026 degree deadline was 1 June; BIT-administered scholarships closed on 1 May. The 2027 Zhuhai brochure covers preparation and language study; it does not replace the degree guide. The QS value uses the 2027 overall ranking.

The Chinese brochure establishes the full Beijing and Zhuhai catalogue; the English section lists eight English degrees only. CSCA requires professional Chinese for Chinese-taught and CSC entry, although BIT’s subject tables omit it and do not assign Humanities/STEM Chinese. Science & Materials permits Physics or Chemistry alongside Mathematics. BIT does not publish foundation-paper test languages. Guangdong award wording differs by language; no automatic renewal is assumed. Grades, living costs and award competition are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.

Beijing Institute of Technology

History & identity

Engineering at its core

Beijing and the Greater Bay Area

Engineering and applied science

An established international community

A choice of city settings

Accepted alternatives

Accepted alternatives

Official requirementPublished by BIT

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Submit application

Documents that deserve an early start

Personal statement / study plan

School records & notarisation

Design portfolio

Passport and visa pages

Language and CSCA evidence

Physical examination

Financial guarantee

Non-criminal record

Scholarship application

Under-18 guardian documents

Nationality and residence evidence

Tuition

Accommodation

Food

Transport

Other costs

Tuition

Accommodation

Food

Transport

Other costs

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

Coverage

Beijing Government Scholarship

Coverage

Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship

Coverage

BIT International Student Scholarship

Coverage

International student dormitories

Private rental in Beijing or Zhuhai

Beijing after class