#675 in the world · QS 2027

Nanjing University of Science and Technology

南京理工大学

A defence-rooted engineering university in Nanjing with low fees and four English-taught bachelor's majors.

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Public research university (national key university under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) Founded 1953 Official website

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Students: 35,000
Tuition: CN¥18,000; From · 2026-27
Founded: 1953
QS World Ranking: #675; 2027 edition

About NJUST

Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) traces its roots to 1953, when it was split off from the PLA Military Engineering Institute in Harbin, China's top military engineering school at the time. It went through several names, including East China Institute of Technology, and took its current name in 1993. Today it is a national key university under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class programme, with more than 35,000 full-time students and 3,700 staff.

NJUST is organised into 21 schools, plus Qian Xuesen College, a Sino-French Engineer School run with the University of Lorraine, and a School of International Education for foreign students. Its strongest clusters are weapons and equipment, information and control, and chemical engineering and materials. Twelve subjects are in the ESI global top 1%, and engineering, materials science, chemistry and computer science are in the top 0.1%.

For international undergraduates, NJUST offers four-year degrees taught in Chinese or English. The English-taught majors are Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, International Economy and Trade, and Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. From 2026 every applicant must take the CSCA, China's new entrance test for international undergraduates. Tuition is CNY 18,000-19,800 a year, which is low even by Chinese standards. NJUST suits applicants who want a serious engineering education in a large, affordable city.

进德修业，志道鼎新

“Cultivate virtue and pursue learning; aspire to truth and innovation” — university motto

Why students choose NJUST

Tuition is CNY 18,000 a year for Chinese-taught and CNY 19,800 for English-taught bachelor's degrees, and a shared four-person dorm room costs CNY 4,000 a year.

Four majors are taught fully in English: Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, International Economy and Trade, and Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology.

The university-funded Lanshan Scholarship covers undergraduates at four levels, up to free tuition and housing plus CNY 1,000 a month.

Engineering, materials science, chemistry and computer science are in the ESI global top 0.1%, and NJUST chemists made the world's first pentazolate anion salt.

Admissions

September 2027 intake (NJUST's latest published admissions guide is for the past 2026 intake)

Selectivity

NJUST does not publish an admission rate for international undergraduates. Applications are reviewed for completeness, then scored by an expert panel that includes an online interview and CSCA results.

Testing Required from 2026: the CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) in the subjects set for each major. English-taught Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering need Mathematics and Physics in English; International Economy and Trade needs Mathematics in English; Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology needs Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in English. Chinese-taught majors need Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry in Chinese plus STEM or Humanities Chinese.

Typical entry requirements

High school diploma	High school graduate or equivalent, non-Chinese citizen, normally under 25
CSCA	Subjects set by major (see the 2026 programme catalogue); scores are the main academic reference in admission
HSK (Chinese-taught programmes)	HSK 4 or above for admission; HSK 5 or above for the Lanshan Scholarship
English language	IELTS 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 80 English-taught programmes: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 80, Duolingo 90 or equivalent. Lanshan Scholarship applicants need IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or Duolingo 105.

Deadlines

Lanshan Scholarship (2026 intake) - PAST CYCLE, for reference only Non-binding Passed

May 15, 2026 (closed)

Scholarship applications ran from November 30, 2025 and closed a month before the general deadline.
2026 intake, undergraduate application - PAST CYCLE, for reference only Non-binding Passed

June 15, 2026 (closed)

Previous cycle: the application system opened November 30, 2025. Conditional offers went out in batches from January to June, results were published in July and admission letters with the JW202 visa form were sent in early August.

NJUST's latest undergraduate guide is for the 2026 intake (applications November 30, 2025 to June 15, 2026; Lanshan Scholarship by May 15, 2026). A 2027 guide had not been published as of September 29, 2026; expect a similar late-autumn opening, and apply by mid-May if you want a scholarship.

How to apply

Take the CSCA subjects for your major, then apply online at njust.17gz.org with your passport, CSCA score report (or registration proof), notarised diploma and stamped transcripts, language certificate, a personal statement of at least 800 words, two teacher recommendation letters, the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, a no-criminal-record certificate and proof of funds. Pay the non-refundable CNY 500 application fee, then take an online interview as part of the expert review.

What admissions looks for

CSCA scores, which the guide calls the main academic reference.
High school grades and language level (HSK 4 for Chinese-taught, IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 80 for English-taught programmes).
Interview performance and overall quality, including recommendation letters and experience in international competitions or research.
A good fit between your academic background and the chosen major.

Tips for applying to NJUST

1 You can apply with CSCA registration proof, but the official score report must reach NJUST before the application deadline.
2 English-taught majors only run with at least 8 enrolled students, so name a second-choice major (you may list one first choice and one alternative).
3 You can't apply for self-funded and Lanshan places at the same level at once; strong self-funded applicants may be moved onto the scholarship during review.
4 Chinese Government Scholarship places at NJUST (Silk Road and High-level Postgraduate programmes) are for master's and PhD students, so undergraduates should target the Lanshan Scholarship.

Costs & financial aid

2026-27 · figures in CNY

International undergraduates per year (2026 intake): CNY 18,000 for Chinese-taught and CNY 19,800 for English-taught programmes Tuition CN¥18,000 – CN¥19,800

+ annual estimate from the 2026 undergraduate guide: four-person dorm room cny 4,000, electricity about cny 1,000 and meals about cny 20,000 (the english fees page gives a lower meal budget of about cny 10,000) CN¥25,000 ≈ from CN¥43,000 per year

Tuition Annual estimate from the 2026 undergraduate guide: four-person dorm room CNY 4,000, electricity about CNY 1,000 and meals about CNY 20,000 (the English fees page gives a lower meal budget of about CNY 10,000)

Financial aid

The university's Lanshan Scholarship funds undergraduates for four years at four levels: A+ (free tuition and housing plus CNY 1,000 a month), A (free tuition), B (50% off tuition) and C (free housing), with annual review. Chinese Government Scholarship programmes at NJUST (Silk Road and High-level Postgraduate) fund master's and PhD students only, and the scholarship pages also list Jiangsu Jasmine and Nanjing Municipal Government-NJUST scholarships.

Free tuition and housing plus CNY 1,000 a month
Lanshan Scholarship A+ (undergraduate, 4 years): CNY 500 (non-refundable)
Application fee: Textbooks about CNY 1,000; visa/residence permit at least CNY 400; medical check about CNY 538
Other annual costs

Academics

Academic calendar: Semesters (autumn intake in September)

Mechanical Engineering (English-taught)

One of four English-taught bachelor's majors; mechanical engineering is among the A-rated disciplines the Lanshan Scholarship prioritises.

Software Engineering (English-taught)

Taught in the School of Computer Science and Engineering; computer science is in the ESI global top 0.1%. CSCA Mathematics and Physics in English required.

International Economy and Trade (English-taught)

The only English-taught major that needs just CSCA Mathematics, taught in the School of Economics and Management.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (English-taught)

Offered by the School of Materials Science and Engineering; needs CSCA Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in English.

Chemical Engineering and Technology (Chinese-taught)

Chemical engineering is an A-rated discipline at NJUST and home to its internationally known energetic-materials research.

Research

NJUST researchers synthesised the world's first pentazolate anion salt, published in Science and Nature.
Energetic-materials scientist Wang Zeshan received China's Highest Science and Technology Award for 2017.
The university has 111 national science and technology awards, 3 national key laboratories plus 9 co-built ones, and research spending of over CNY 3.8 billion in 2025.
NJUST developed China's first solid-state image intensifier and a high-temperature PST titanium-aluminium single crystal for aero-engines.

Schools & faculties

School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
School of Electronic and Optical Engineering
School of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Economics and Management
School of Energy and Power Engineering
School of Automation
School of Materials Science and Engineering
School of Environmental and Biological Engineering
School of Foreign Studies
School of Intellectual Property
School of Design Art and Media

Student life

International students at NJUST are looked after by the School of International Education, which welcomed more than 200 new students from nearly 40 countries in autumn 2026. Undergraduates live on campus in four-person rooms. The school runs cultural trips and events: in 2026 international students joined the Yixing bayberry festival, took third prize in the Perceiving China dragon boat race for international students in Shanghai and the Yangtze Delta, and came second in mixed volleyball at the university sports meet. Services include orientation, language tutoring, academic writing training, counselling and career guidance.

More than 800 international students from over 90 countries, according to the 2026 admissions guide.
Perceiving China activities, including a dragon boat race where NJUST won third prize again in 2026.
A "Splendid Jiangsu" international summer school on intelligent manufacturing, held at NJUST in summer 2026.
Four international undergraduates were selected for the university's undergraduate innovation talent programme in 2026.

Housing. Undergraduates and master's students live in on-campus four-person rooms for CNY 4,000 a year; PhD students get double rooms for CNY 9,000.

Location

NJUST's main Zhongshan campus is at 200 Xiaolingwei Street in Xuanwu District, on the south side of Purple Mountain near the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu, is a former imperial capital with deep history and a major centre for manufacturing and innovation in the Yangtze River Delta.

Nearest airport: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

Notable alumni

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Xu Zhijun (Eric Xu)

Deputy chairman and rotating chairman of Huawei; NJUST graduate
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Lu Ke

Materials scientist and Chinese Academy of Sciences member; bachelor's degree from East China Institute of Technology (NJUST's former name)
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Tian He

Fine chemicals scientist and Chinese Academy of Sciences member; graduated from NJUST in 1982
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Cui Xiangqun

Astronomer at the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology; graduated in optical instruments in 1975
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Pan Delu

Ocean remote sensing scientist and Chinese Academy of Engineering member; graduated in 1968
JD
Jiang Dingzhi

Politician, former Governor of Hainan; master's degree in engineering from NJUST
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Zheng Yonggang

Founder and former chairman of the Shanshan Group; NJUST graduate

Frequently asked questions

Does NJUST require the CSCA for international students?

Yes. From the 2026 intake, all international undergraduate applicants must take the CSCA in the subjects set for their major, for example Mathematics and Physics in English for Mechanical Engineering.

What are NJUST's tuition fees for international students?

CNY 18,000 a year for Chinese-taught and CNY 19,800 a year for English-taught bachelor's programmes (2026 intake), plus CNY 4,000 a year for a four-person dorm room.

Which undergraduate programmes does NJUST teach in English?

Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, International Economy and Trade, and Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. Each runs only if at least 8 students enrol.

Can international undergraduates get a scholarship at NJUST?

Yes, through the university's Lanshan Scholarship, which ranges from free housing or half tuition up to free tuition and housing plus CNY 1,000 a month. NJUST's Chinese Government Scholarship programmes are for master's and PhD students.

When is the NJUST application deadline?

For the 2026 intake it was June 15, 2026 (May 15 for the Lanshan Scholarship). The 2027 guide had not been published as of September 2026; the previous cycle opened on November 30.

Sources & methodology

Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.