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Northwestern Polytechnical University

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world rank  1758

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Overview

Established in 1938, the Northwestern Polytechnical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Xi'an (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 86-year-old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Chinese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Northwestern Polytechnical University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 西北工业大学
Acronym NPU
Founded 1938
Motto Loyalty, Integrity, Courage and Perseverance
Colours Blue and silver
Mascot Aoxiang
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University Location

Address 127 Youyi W Road, Beilin
Xi'an
710072 Shaanxi
China
Northwestern Polytechnical University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Northwestern Polytechnical University Phone Number +86 (29) 8849 2267
Northwestern Polytechnical University Fax Number +86 (29) 8849 1544

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Northwestern Polytechnical University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Northwestern Polytechnical University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Northwestern Polytechnical University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Northwestern Polytechnical University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Northwestern Polytechnical University's admission information.

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Northwestern Polytechnical University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Northwestern Polytechnical University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Northwestern Polytechnical University has more than 1300 international students.

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Admission Office Admission Office

127 Youyi Xilu
Xi'an 710072
(29) 8849 4381
(29) 8849 4381

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Northwestern Polytechnical University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Control Type Control Type

Northwestern Polytechnical University is a public higher education institution.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Entity Type Entity Type

Northwestern Polytechnical University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Northwestern Polytechnical University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Northwestern Polytechnical University's main facilities:


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Housing University Housing

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Northwestern Polytechnical University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Northwestern Polytechnical University's main services:


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Northwestern Polytechnical University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Northwestern Polytechnical University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Northwestern Polytechnical University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Northwestern Polytechnical University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Northwestern Polytechnical University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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