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Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
China · Xi'an
Accepted nationalities
All except: China
Degree already heldRequired
Bachelor’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • Chinese: level not specifiedAccepted certificates: HSK Level 5 (200 or above)
  • English: level not specifiedAccepted certificates: IELTS Academic Test overall 6.5 or above (no less than 5.5 in each element), TOEFL 85 or above, Duolingo English Test (120 or above), PTE Academic (58 or above)
Minimum grade
Average score of 75% and above in previous academic degree (80% and above for CSC scholarship applicants).
Other conditions
  • Good physical and mental health (no infectious or contagious diseases and no physical or mental disorders that could interfere with regular study).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Good physical and mental health (no infectious or contagious diseases and no physical or mental disorders that could interfere with regular study).
  • Applicants to certain schools (Aeronautics, Astronautics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, etc.) must have an acceptance letter from a supervisor to complete the application.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The below schools require that the Master Program Applicants must have the acceptance letter from supervisors to complete the application

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

What is left for you to pay
  • Tuition fees: 30,000 CNY/year (Chinese medium) or 33,000 CNY/year (English medium).
Money to plan before leaving
  • Initial fee / registration deposit of 3000 CNY for pre-admitted students (refunded in a lump sum after registration if the student maintains active student status).: CN¥3,000
Application fee
CN¥600

Dates

Applications open
1 November 2026 at 00:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Applications close
31 December 2026 at 17:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)First batch application deadline
Other deadlines
  • 28 February 2027 at 17:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)Second batch (and CSC Type B Scholarship application deadline)
  • 31 March 2027 at 17:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)Third batch deadline
  • 30 April 2027 at 17:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)Fourth batch (final deadline)
Results announced
Results announced via e-mail within two weeks after the examination or interview.
Studies start
Fall Semester 2027 intake (registration around late August 2027).

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Prepare all required application documents (diploma, transcripts, recommendation letters, study plan, language certificate, non-criminal record, physical exam, etc.).
    With whom
    Applicant
  2. Step 2: Attend the examination or interview arranged 7 to 10 working days after each batch deadline.
    With whom
    Qualified applicant
  3. Step 3: Pay the initial fee / registration deposit of 3,000 CNY.
    With whom
    Pre-admitted student
  4. Step 4: Complete online registration in early August 2027, followed by on-site campus registration in late August 2027 with original documents.
    With whom
    Admitted student

Where to apply

Northwestern Polytechnical University (opens in a new tab) · NPU Master Program for International Students

Official title (in English): 2027 NPU Master Program Application Guide for International Students

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of Northwestern Polytechnical University: admission.nwpu.edu.cn

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