About the university
Location: Nanjing, China
Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics has been hosting students for over 60 years. Over the entire period of its existence, it has graduated a large number of specialists in the field of space exploration. In the present case, on the basis of the university, training is carried out in natural science areas of various types.
The main building of the institute is located in Nanjing, the former capital of China. In addition to training, foreign students are offered an extensive excursion program and the opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural characteristics of the Middle Kingdom.
University ranking and benefits
The university is consistently included in the list of the forty best universities in the country. All employees and students are provided with state support, because it is here that many studies related to the Chinese space program are carried out. Also, the institute can be found in the list of 5% of the most demanded educational institutions in the world.
The benefits of learning here include:
- A unique opportunity to get a profession related to space activities.
- A prestigious diploma that is highly regarded by employers around the world.
- A chance to participate in research activities at local centers and laboratories.
- A large number of exchange programs with foreign partners.
The university itself is a unique educational institution offering programs unparalleled in all of China.
Composition and infrastructure
Nanjing university of aeronautics & astronautics is considered to be a medium-sized educational institution. The total number of students today is about 20,000. However, this is not due to a lack of popularity, but to the fact that a fairly strict selection is carried out upon admission. Despite the fact that the ratio of places and applicants for them is only 1: 3, according to statistics, the number of accepted applicants is only 30% of the total.
On the territory of the university there are not only educational buildings with lecture halls and classrooms for practical exercises, but also a library, sports facilities, a hostel, as well as several research centers, where tests of technical means for the exploration of outer space are carried out.
Admission and tuition fees
The price of educational services is low by international standards and amounts to:
- for undergraduate programs – about $ 2500;
- for master’s programs – about $ 2500.
When selecting students, special attention is paid to the level of performance at the previous place of study. In this regard, it is necessary to provide not only a copy of the diploma, but also a transcript of grades and points (with a notarized translation).
Grants
Despite the affordable pricing policy, the university provides full financial support to applicants who need money. Applicants have the right to apply for both state and university scholarships. In the first case, the application will have to be submitted through the website of the Government of the PRC, which helps foreign citizens wishing to study in China. Detailed information on payments from the institute can be found on its website. The amount of the scholarship depends on the chosen program.
Studying programs
Nanjing University of aeronautics & astronautics offers international students training at different levels:
- Language classes.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree.
- Doctorate.
Specialties for representatives of international class are provided at each of the faculties. In addition, the university is implementing an exchange program in which more than 20 foreign countries participate.
Faculties
The institute has eleven independent scientific schools:
- Aerospace Engineering.
- Energy.
- Automation.
- Electrical Information Engineering.
- Materials science and technology.
- Mechanical and Power Engineering.
- Astronautics.
- Civil Aviation.
- Science.
- Economics and management.
- Computer Science and Technology.
Each of these schools has an experienced teaching staff, among which there are national prize winners and famous scientists.
Dormitory
International students can live on the campus of the institute near the center of Nanjing. The hostel belongs to the apartment type and consists of 3-4 bedrooms, each of which has its own air conditioner, and a common living room with a TV. The university provides students with everything they need: the buildings are equipped with a kitchen, washing machines, Internet and telephone access. All rooms are equipped with their own bathroom and shower with hot and cold water. For those who do not want to waste time cooking, there are numerous cafeterias with Chinese, Muslim and European menus right on campus.
Those wishing to rent a separate apartment are provided with information support from the university staff.