Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology

Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT) is located in Xi'an, a historic city in China. It is jointly established by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Education, and the Shaanxi Provincial Government, and is designated as a 'Double First-Class' cultivation university in Shaanxi.

As one of the famous 'Old Eight Schools of Architecture', XAUAT is renowned for its strengths in civil engineering, architecture, environmental engineering, materials science, and metallurgy. Its history dates back to the Tianjin Beiyang Western Academy founded in 1895, and in 1956 it was formed by merging the civil engineering, architecture, and municipal engineering departments of four prestigious institutions.

XAUAT's core strengths lie in its deep industry heritage and distinctive academic focus. As a top-tier institution in architecture and civil engineering (one of the 'Old Eight Schools'), it excels in architecture, civil engineering, environmental science, materials science, and metallurgy.

These programs are nationally recognized as characteristic specialties, and the university consistently ranks high in discipline evaluations. Originally a key university under the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry, it also has strong capabilities in metallurgy and materials.

The university comprises 22 colleges offering 67 undergraduate programs across engineering, science, management, humanities, law, economics, and arts. The faculty includes over 2,000 full-time teachers, many of whom are academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering or national teaching masters.

XAUAT emphasizes the integration of theory and practice through the 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program', partnering with domestic and international enterprises for internships. Research is supported by multiple provincial and ministerial key laboratories and engineering centers, such as the State Key Laboratory of Green Building (cultivation) and the Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, achieving breakthroughs in green buildings, sponge cities, and metallurgical energy conservation.

XAUAT has three campuses: Yanta, Caotang, and the University Science Park, covering a total area of 3,700 mu. Yanta Campus is located in downtown Xi'an, near cultural landmarks like the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum, offering a rich historical atmosphere.

Caotang Campus lies at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, featuring a beautiful natural environment and modern facilities. All campuses are equipped with libraries, gyms, labs, and comfortable dormitories with air conditioning and hot water.