China University of Petroleum, Beijing

China University of Petroleum, Beijing (CUP) is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education, part of the national 'Double First-Class' and '211 Project' initiatives. It operates two campuses: the Beijing campus at the southern foot of Jundu Mountain in Changping District, covering over 700 mu (47 hectares), near Zhongguancun Science Park; and the Karamay campus in Xinjiang, covering over 7,000 mu (467 hectares), offering unique access to western energy bases.

Founded in 1953 as Beijing Petroleum Institute based on Tsinghua University's petroleum department, it relocated to Shandong in 1969 and adopted its current name in 2005. As a member of the World Energy University Alliance and Beijing High-Tech University Alliance, CUP collaborates globally with universities and energy companies, attracting international students and scholars.

CUP is renowned for its petroleum and natural gas engineering programs. Flagship majors include Oil & Gas Well Engineering, Oil & Gas Field Development, Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, Mineral Resource Prospecting, and Chemical Technology—all national key disciplines.

It houses two national key laboratories and numerous provincial-level research platforms, leading in oil exploration, drilling, refining, and new energy technologies. In the Ministry of Education discipline evaluation, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering was rated A+, ranking first in China.

CUP has 17 schools offering 47 undergraduate majors across engineering, science, management, and economics. The faculty includes 1,500 staff, many of whom are academicians and national teaching masters. The curriculum balances theory and practice, with undergraduates participating in national research projects.

The university implements the 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program' and offers joint programs with overseas universities. Research is supported by the State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting and the State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil, achieving breakthroughs in deepwater oil & gas, shale gas, and hydrogen storage.

The Beijing campus sits at the foot of Jundu Mountain, with lush greenery and modern facilities including teaching buildings, a library, and labs. Student dormitories are air-conditioned with internet access. The Karamay campus in Xinjiang's Gobi oasis is spacious with advanced facilities like a large stadium and training bases.

Both campuses offer diverse dining options and international student apartments. Beijing campus has convenient subway access to downtown; Karamay campus is near oil fields for practical training. Innovation centers and cultural venues enrich student life.