Northwestern Polytechnical University: A Top Engineering University in China!

Located in the historical and ancient city of Xi'an, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) ranks as a Category A university, as it evolves rapidly with state-of-the-art innovative technologies.

Drawing on its deep moral, intellectual and spiritual roots to promote world scientific and technological progress, NPU maintains the determination to reform and innovate, build its strength and strive for excellence. Looking into the future, NPU aims to keep pushing back the frontiers of knowledge, opening new vistas of intellectual inquiry and turning inspiration into reality as it builds a world-class university with a global reputation in the field of engineering.

Facts and University Reputation

ShanghaiRanking: #128

U.S. News World Ranking: #207

THE World Ranking: #273

Exchange Options

• Credits Programs (1 Semester or 1 Academic Year)

• Chinese Language Program (1 Semester or 1 Academic Year)

• Lab Research

Majors and Courses of 2026 Spring Semester Intake

2026 NPU Exchange Program Factsheet

Nomination Deadline

15^th December, 2025 (Spring semester)

31^st May, 2026 (Autumn semester)

Application Deadline

31^st December, 2025 (Spring semester)

15^th June, 2026 (Autumn semester)

Academic Calendar

2026 Spring semester: March, 2026-July, 2026

2026 Autumn semester: September, 2026-January, 2027

Outstanding Visiting Student Scholarship

• Applicants should from partner universities or the Top 500 universities listed in world ranking.

• Applicants who are invited to study or do internship at NPU for at least three months.

Fees

• Application fee: no need for nominees.

• Tuition fee: Nominees from partner university are entitled to tuition fee waiver as agreed in the partnership agreement.

• On campus dorm fee: 450-900CNY/month

Admission Documents

1.A copy of the personal information page of your valid passport. (passports should be valid for more than 6 months).

2. Notarized Highest diploma or studying certificate officially issued by home university.

3. Academic transcripts at home university.

4. Language proficiency certificate (IELTS 6.0 or TOFEL 80 or Duolingo 115. Not required for native speakers).

5. Acceptance letter from a NPU professor (only required for individual applicants).

6. Non-criminal record certificate (produced within last six months).

7. Physical examination form.

* All the documents uploaded should be clear

Application Procedures

Step 1: Home University selects students to NPU.

Step 2: Home University sends nomination letter to NPU.

Nomination Letter Template ↑

Step 3: NPU guides nominees to finish the online application on NPU application portal.

NPU application portal:https://admission.nwpu.edu.cn/

*Choose “exchange program”, filling the application form online and click “submit”.

Step 4: Scholarship interview(If apply).

Step 5:NPU issues the admission and Visa document.

Step 6:Offline Registration at NPU.

Contact Us

Office: Admission office, International College.

Officer: LI Mengchen (Daisy)

Tel: +86-(29) 88494381

E-mail: ex.ifp@nwpu.edu.cn

Website: https://studyat.nwpu.edu.cn/index.htm

Address: Room 715/717, Yizi Building, International College, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 Youyi Xilu, Beilin District, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, 710072

*NPU will provide exchange certificate and transcripts to program students to transfer the credits.

* The Admissions Office of NPU International College reserves the right of final interpretation of this guide.