Xinjiang Institute of Engineering

Xinjiang Institute of Engineering (XIE) is a provincial public undergraduate university located in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Founded on the coal industry and thriving on engineering, its origins trace back to 1958 when a group of demobilized soldiers established a coal mining school.

After several name changes and mergers, it was upgraded to a full undergraduate institution in 2012 and became one of China's first 100 application-oriented pilot universities. XIE has two campuses covering nearly 2,000 mu (about 133 hectares), with 13 secondary colleges, 49 undergraduate programs, and around 18,200 full-time students.

XIE's flagship programs are concentrated in energy, mining, and smart manufacturing. Its first six bachelor's programs—Mining Engineering, Resource Exploration Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Safety Engineering, and Mineral Processing Engineering—remain its traditional strengths.

Leveraging Xinjiang's abundant coal and mineral resources, the university collaborates closely with industry, hosting several provincial key laboratories and engineering research centers. As one of the first 100 application-oriented pilot universities in China, XIE emphasizes industry-education integration, achieving consistently high graduate employment rates and a strong reputation in engineering education in Northwest China.

XIE has a well-structured faculty of 1,321 staff, including 869 full-time teachers, many with overseas study or visiting experience. The curriculum balances theory and practice, with over 60% of undergraduate programs in engineering, and offers international course modules tailored for Central Asian students.

The university is a registered entity of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and hosts an autonomous region-level postdoctoral innovation practice base. Research platforms focus on coal mine safety, new energy utilization, and smart manufacturing.

XIE has two campuses—the main campus and Nanchang Road campus—with green surroundings and high vegetation coverage. The library holds 1.1663 million paper books and offers electronic reading rooms and study spaces. Laboratories are well-equipped, including specialized facilities for coal mine safety simulation and smart manufacturing.

Student dormitories are air-conditioned with internet access, and cafeterias serve diverse cuisines. Sports facilities include a track field, basketball courts, and a gym. Urumqi, as Xinjiang's capital, offers convenient transportation and a vibrant multicultural urban life for students.