2024 BIT Undergraduate Program for International Students
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) is one of the most prestigious and influential engineering universities in China. In QS World University Rankings 2024, BIT is ranked the 340th in the world and the Top 10 in science and engineering in China. In Academic Ranking of World Universi-ties (ARWU) 2023, BIT is ranked 101-150 in the world. It has been one of the key universities in China since the founding of New China and thefirst batch of universities that has entered the national “211 Project”, “985 Project” and the “Top A World-Class University”.
BIT has a traditional focus on science and technology besides developing into other areas such as management and humanities. By adopting an international education strategy, “BIT International Community” is embracing an increasing number of international students and is gaining a wider influence in the world. BIT is now regarded as one of the best destinations for international students to study in China. Currently, it is home to morethan 2,700 international students from 149 different countries.
Welcome to join Beijing Institute of Technology!
I. Qualification
1. High school graduate or above who is qualified to apply for university; non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passport and in good health; observe Chinese laws and regulations of Beijing Institute of Technology.
2. Aged between 18 and 25; Applicants under 18 should provide certificate of guardian who has Beijing residency.
3. Applicants must comply with the regulations (JW〔2020〕No. 12) issued by Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China. (Link)
II. English-Taught Programs
III. Application Procedure
Step 1: Online application. The Applicant shall register at http://apply.isc.bit.edu.cn, upload required materials and pay application fee. The application deadline is June 15th, 2023.
Step 2: Pay application fee. After passing the preliminary examination, the applicant shall pay the application fee of CNY 600, which is non-refundable.
Step 3: Comprehensive Interview. The appplicant shall take the Comprehensive Interview. Detailed arrangements will be informed through email.
Step 4: Pre-Admission. The Applicant who have passed the Comprehensive Interview will be offered a pre-admission letter. The pre-admission result will be informed through online application system.
Step 5: Placement Test. The pre-admitted appliant shall take the Placement Test. The subjects include Mathematics (Examination Syllabus), Physics (Examination Syllabus), Chinese/English for Major in Engineering & Science disciplines, OR Mathematics (Examination Syllabus), Chinese/English for Major in Liberal Arts & Business disciplines. The test will be conducted in student's applied langguage of instruction. The Applicant who have fulfilled the requirements of Placement Test Waiver Conditions (see the Link or the attachment) can be exempted. Detailed arrangements will be informed in Placement Test Notice.
Step 6: Pay tuition fee (deposit). The applicant shall pay deposit within the given time.
Step 7: Admitted. After the deposit is paid, the applicant’ materials will be reviewed. Applicant with qualified and complete materials will be offered admission letter.
* Please check your Email and Application system constantly after submitting application.
IV. Application Materials (* is required)
*1. The Photocopy of Passport (photo page and China visa page)
*2. The Certified/Notarized Copy of High School Transcripts (Chinese or English version)
*3. The Certified/Notarized Copy of High School Diploma (Chinese or English version)
*4. The Valid Report of Chinese or English Language Proficiency Tests. (For Chinese Medium: HSK5≥180, For English Medium: IELTS≥6.0 or TOEFL≥85 or other language certificate recognized by BIT. English native speakers are exempted.)
*5. Personal Statement/Study Plan (download the template from the Link, upload it in the application system after filling out)
6. BIT Freshmen Scholarship Application Form (For applicants who will apply for BIT Freshmen Scholarship, please download the form from the Link, and upload it in the attachment after filling out)
7. Applications under 18 must upload all materials required in Application Materials for Student under 18 (download from the Link)
8. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (please go to hospital for a physical examination as required in Physical Examination Record for Foreigner from the Link and upload it in the application system)
9. Financial Guarantee Letter (The certificate of bank saving)
10. Non-criminal Record (Issued by the local police station)
11. Other documents (Students in design major should provide no less than 2 art works)
V. Duration & Fees
Duration: 4 years
Application fee: CNY 600
Chinese taught program tuition: CNY 23,000/year; English taught program tuition: CNY 30,000/year
Insurance fee: CNY 800/year
Visa fee: CNY 400/year
Accommodation:
Zhongguancun campus
2 people shared room: CNY 1,350/month 3 people shared room: CNY 1200/month
4 people shared room: CNY 900/month
Liangxiang campus
2 people shared room: CNY 900/month 3 people shared room: CNY 700/month 4 people shared room: CNY 500/month
VI. Scholarship
1. Chinese Government Scholarship (only for Chinese-taught program)
The scholarship application is directed to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The application time is usually from November to April next year. Please ask for more application information from Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your home country.
When filling in the scholarship application form, the applicant should choose Type A and select Beijing Institute of Technology as the first priority institution.
2.Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship / BIT International Student Scholarship
Note:Free university dormitory and stipend will be suspended if a student cannot study on-campus.
How to apply?
A. Register for BIT scholarship Examination (Placement test), including Mathematics, Physics and Languages etc. Evaluation is upon exam score and all other application documents. The exam will be taken both online and offline. Offline exam will be held in countries including China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Laos, Indonesia etc. More information about exam subject, date and place will be announced on our website.
*The applicant with recommendation letter from BIT partner high school may apply for exam waiver.
B. If you cannot take BIT Scholarship Examination on site, the alternative way is to download Freshmen Scholarship Application form http://isc.bit.edu.cn/ → Resources → Download and upload it to BIT application system after filling out. Evaluation is upon application document and online interview rating.
Beijing Institute of Technology
Office of International Students
Address: 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, 100081, Beijing, P.R.China
Contact: Ms. SHEN
Tel: 86-10-68918272
Email: undergraduate@bit.edu.cn
Website: http://isc.bit.edu.cn