Beijing University of Technology

Overview

Beijing University of Technology, also known as Bei Gong Da or Beijing Polytechnic University, is a Project 211 university located in the nation's capital. Since its establishment in 1960, it has assumed the mission to train and provide talented engineers to serve various industries and the country. It is also one of the first universities to grant master's degrees. Since then, it has developed some of the best multidisciplinary programs focusing on engineering. As such, it is classified as a Double First-Class Discipline University.

The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs with a strong focus on science and engineering. Students can choose to focus on a specific study area offered in one of a number of institutes and colleges. These include the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Environment and Life, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Faculty of Architecture, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Information Technology, College of Marxism, College of Continuing Education, College of International Education, College of Economics and Management, College of Art and Design, College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Beijing Institute of Artificial Intelligence

It is also home to various educational bodies that specialize in various goals, such as the Beijing Institute of Smart City, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Future Internet Technology, Beijing Institute of Artificial Intelligence, and the Fan Gongxiu Honors College.

Aside from traditional degree-granting programs, BJUT also offers non-degree programs for professionals who want to expand their knowledge. They can join initiatives such as the pre-university program, summer and winter university programs, Engineering Program For International Students (EPIS), and Chinese Language Training Program (CLT), among others.

True to its core of developing the country's best engineering talents, Beijing University of Technology is home to several National Engineering Laboratories, Learning Centers, and other national-level research groups. Many of its ongoing projects are major contributors to various industries not only in China but in other countries as well.

Currently, there are over 60 laboratories and research institutions in the university. Many of these are established through the Chinese Ministry of Education and other national and local government organizations. Some of the most notable ones are the Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology, Ministry of Education, the Beijing Engineering Research Center of Laser Technology, the Beijing Key Laboratory of Embedded System, the Research Center for Beijing Social Management, the National Center for Laser Technology, and the Chinese-German Center of Laser Technology.

Campus life at BJUT is a rich combination of academic pursuits, cultural experience, and professional and personal opportunities. Students have easy access to study halls in the library, dining facilities, housing and accommodations, and various fitness and sports venues. Furthermore, students can explore their hobbies and interests by joining one of the numerous clubs and organizations.