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Beijing Jiaotong University

Ranking
#45
QS World Ranking
#851
Founded
1896
Programs
171
Engineering211Double First-ClassScholarship Available
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University Profile

Introduction

A top Chinese university in rail transit, specializing in transportation, information, and management, fostering global innovators in engineering and technology.

Overview

Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) is located in Beijing, China, with two campuses (East and West) covering nearly 1,000 mu (about 66.7 hectares) and over 1 million square meters of building space. It is a key national university directly under the Ministry of Education, jointly established by the Ministry of Transport, the Beijing Municipal Government, and China State Railway Group.

BJTU is part of the national '211 Project' and 'Double First-Class' initiative. As the birthplace of modern railway management education in China, its predecessor was the Railway Management Training Institute founded in 1909, the first institution dedicated to training management talents.

Features & strengths

BJTU's flagship disciplines include Transportation Engineering, Systems Science, Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics. Transportation Engineering is rated A+ in China's discipline evaluation, and Systems Science is rated A.

The university is a 'Double First-Class' institution, a '211 Project' member, and part of the '985 Innovation Platform'. It has a stellar reputation in rail transit, collaborating closely with China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

Teaching & research

BJTU boasts a highly qualified faculty of 3,296 staff, including several academicians and national teaching masters. It offers 71 undergraduate programs, 21 doctoral programs, 33 master's programs, and 17 postdoctoral research stations.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with the 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program' and corporate internships. Research is supported by key labs like the 'State Key Laboratory of Rail Traffic Control and Safety' and the 'Beijing Laboratory of Urban Rail Transit'.

Campus & facilities

BJTU's East and West campuses are located in Haidian District, Beijing, with convenient transportation. The campuses feature modern teaching buildings, a well-stocked library, and advanced laboratories. Sports facilities include a gymnasium, track field, and basketball courts.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, internet, and shared laundry rooms, while cafeterias offer diverse Chinese and Western cuisine. The Weihai campus, established in 2015, adopts an international teaching model, and the Xiong'an campus is under construction to further expand capacity and facilities.

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