Program overview
Armament Science and Technology is a first-level discipline under the engineering category, primarily focusing on weapon systems, ammunition engineering, propellants and explosives, detection and guidance, and protection engineering. In simple terms, it involves learning how to design, manufacture, test, and maintain various types of weapons and equipment, as well as how to protect personnel and facilities from attacks. Core courses include weapon system design, ammunition science, propellant and explosive chemistry, ballistics, sensor and guidance technology, and damage mechanics. This major is suitable for students who are interested in physics, chemistry, mechanics, and electronics, have strong hands-on skills, and enjoy tackling complex engineering problems. Chinese universities have strong capabilities in this field, such as Beijing Institute of Technology, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and North University of China, which have national key laboratories and numerous military-industrial cooperation projects, advanced experimental equipment, and many professors with practical engineering experience. International students here can access cutting-edge technologies like weapon simulation, smart munitions, and unmanned systems, and even participate in real research projects.