Xidian University

Xidian University (XDU), located in the historic city of Xi'an, China, is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education. It specializes in electronics and information disciplines while offering a coordinated range of engineering, science, management, humanities, and economics programs.

XDU is a member of the national 'Double First-Class,' 'Project 211,' and 'Project 985 Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform' initiatives, and is among the first batch of demonstration bases for international students studying in China.

Xidian University enjoys a stellar reputation in electronics and information, often hailed as the 'Cradle of China's IT Engineers.' It is one of the first nine universities in China to establish a National Model Microelectronics College, one of the first nine to set up a National Integrated Circuit Talent Training Base, one of the first two to pilot a National Cybersecurity Talent Training Base, one of the first seven to host a First-Class Cybersecurity College, and one of the first 33 to establish a Characteristic Demonstration Software College.

Additionally, XDU is one of eight universities with a National Integrated Circuit Industry-Education Integration Innovation Platform, one of five undertaking a National Cryptographic Science Research Experiment Platform, and hosts the National Excellence Engineer College and the Ministry of Education Integrated Research Platform.

Xidian University boasts a distinguished faculty of over 2,800 full-time teachers, including more than 800 doctoral supervisors and 1,900 master's supervisors, along with numerous academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Engineering, and recipients of the National Outstanding Youth Science Fund.

The university offers 70 undergraduate programs, 19 first-level doctoral degree authorization disciplines, 29 first-level master's degree authorization disciplines, and 15 postdoctoral research stations. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, fostering innovation and engineering skills, with several undergraduate and graduate programs taught entirely in English.

Xidian University's two campuses offer distinct experiences. The North Campus is located in downtown Xi'an, with convenient transportation and bustling commercial areas. The South Campus, situated in the Xi'an High-tech Zone, features a beautiful environment and advanced facilities.

Both campuses are tree-lined, with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, and sports venues. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access, ensuring comfortable living.