Study in Beijing 北京

Beijing is the capital of China and its political, cultural and education centre. It is home to many of the country's best-known universities, national research institutes and the headquarters of large companies, so students have good chances for internships and networking. The city mixes ancient sights such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall with modern districts, and has a large international community.

💡 Tips for students in Beijing

• Get a local SIM card and set up a mobile payment app soon after arrival
• The university district (Haidian) is where many campuses are
• Winter heating is central — rooms are warm, outside is very cold
• Visit the Great Wall on a weekday to avoid crowds

🎓 Universities in Beijing

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Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

北京理工大学

Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学, BIT) is a national key research university in Beijing. It was founded in 1940 and is part of China's 985, 211 and Double First-Class programmes, with particular strength in engineering and technology. Why students choose BIT National key research university in Beijing offering high-status CSC Category A & B scholarships for Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineering. Studying in Beijing means living in China's capital — a city of history, culture and major companies, with many chances for internships and networking. Popular programs for international students • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Software Engineering Many Master's and PhD programs are taught in English. Scholarships BIT students can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type A through the Chinese embassy, or Type B through the university), the Beijing Government Scholarship and university scholarships. How WWC helps We help you choose a program, contact supervisors, write your study plan, prepare your documents and guide you through admission, JW202 and the X1 visa. Book a free consultation for BIT.

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Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSoftware Engineering

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Beihang University (BUAA)

北京航空航天大学

Beihang University (北京航空航天大学, BUAA), also called Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, was founded in 1952 as China's first university of aeronautics. It is part of the 985, 211 and Double First-Class programmes and is a leader in aerospace, electronics and information technology. Why students choose Beihang China's premier university for Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Automation, offering full CSC Type A/B fellowships. The campus is in Beijing's university district, close to many tech companies and research institutes. Popular programs for international students • Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering • Electronic Engineering • Automation and Control Many Master's and PhD programs are taught in English. Scholarships Applicants can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type A or Type B), the Beijing Government Scholarship and Beihang university scholarships. How WWC helps We help you choose a program and supervisor, prepare a strong research or study plan and your documents, and guide you through admission, JW202 and the X1 visa. Book a free consultation for Beihang University.

Popular programs

Aeronautical & Astronautical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringAutomation

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