Northwestern Polytechnical University - NPU
Profile
Northwestern Polytechnical University is the only university in China, that focuses on the development of aerospace and ship engineering. There are also schools of humanities and economics. The university receives privileged funding from the Chinese government as part of Project 211 and Project 985.
The academic year at Northwestern Polytechnical University begins in September. The second semester begins after the Chinese New Year holidays in February. Although Chinese is the main language of instruction, there is an extensive range of English-language courses and lectures.
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City |
Xi'an |
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Founded |
1938 |
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Number of Students |
2500 |
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Websites |
Northwestern Polytechnical University International Office der Northwestern Polytechnical University |
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Type of Agreement |
Partnership through Faculty 4 |
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Who can apply? |
Bachelor students starting in the 3rd semester |
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Type of Stay |
Studies or research |
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Length of Stay |
One to two semesters |
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Time of Stay |
Winter or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
five spots in Faculty 4 |
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Semester Dates |
Winter semester: beginning of September to the end of January |
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Study Possibilities |
Faculties and Institutes: School of Marine Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering School of Mechanical Engineering School of Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture School of Power and Energy School of Electronics and Information School of Computer Science and Technology |
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Language Courses |
Summer School The university offers language courses during the academic semester. |
| Prerequisites for the Application | At least good academic performance |
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| Language Requirements |
At least good English skills |
| Submit application to | Application Portal of Faculty 4 |
| Contact person | Farah Jumpertz |
| Application Deadline in the International Office |
January 15 for upcoming academic year (winter and/or summer semester) April 15 for the summer semester of the upcoming academic year |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees waived |
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| Average Cost of Living | 300 to 500 euros |
| Funding Possibilities |
RWTH exchange students get a Chinese scholarship at the NPU (free accommodation, free health insurance and a 150 Euro scholarship per month).
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| Accommodations | Support from the partner university: Yes Information from the partner university: Yes |
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| Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. We highly recommend health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. Some partner universities have particular requirements for insurance protection. |
| Experience Reports | See the experience reports at Moveonline Exchange |
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