History
Beihang University (previously known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) was founded on October 25, 1952 under the name of Beijing Institute of Aeronautics, originating from the merger of the aeronautical departments of Tsinghua University, Beiyang University, Xiamen University, Sichuan University, etc.
Education
The university comprises more than 30 schools/colleges and covers 10 discipline categories, including science, technology, medicine, liberal arts, law, economy, management, philosophy, foreign languages and education. Among all disciplines are eight first-level national key disciplines and 28 second-level ones. Based on its various disciplines, the university provides 74 undergraduate programs and authorizes 25 kinds of doctoral degrees as well as 39 kinds of Master’s degrees. It is also home to 23 post-doctoral research centers.
Research
As one of the important bases for scientific/technological innovation and high-level personnel education in China, Beihang has one national laboratory, nine national key laboratories (including four key laboratories of defense technology), four national engineering centers, three Beijing advanced innovation centers, over 70 provincial or ministry-level key laboratories and eight national discipline innovation and talent introduction bases for higher education. For over 60 years, the university has been a pioneer in developing cutting-edge science and technology, making 40 research achievements that are first in China and winning the three top national science and technology awards 60 times.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
151 50
2022
201
2021
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
301 200
2023
501
2022
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
473 -30
2023
443 -60
2022
383
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
253 13
2022
266
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Library services
The Beihang (BUAA) Library has been open for use since 1952. The total area of the Library is currently 18,000 square meters. The main body is a six-story building, in bright white color. One annex is besides the main building. The Library is basically open 80.2 hours a week.
ICT services
Beihang University provides internet services to the faculty, staff and students. All the LAN ports or WIFI inside the campus are automatically connected to the internal network (campus network) of Beihang University.
Medical services
During the study in Beihang University, each student shall purchase the medical insurance covering the possible medical costs of accidental injury and hospitalization for serious disease, and the medical aids in emergency. Students who have not purchased the medical insurance shall be refused to register.
Campus life
Located in the center of the Zhongguancun Science Park and within easy reach of central Beijing, Beihang is the first university in China focusing on aeronautical and astronautical education and research. About 26km away from the main campus, the suburban Shahe campus provides quiet study milieu and is also home to the National Laboratory of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NLAA). The very new Doudian campus aims at research and innovation through engineering combined with medicine.
Sports facilities
On the campus there are various sports and fitness facilities: stadium, gymnasium, basketball stadium, swimming pools, indoor tennis stadium, fitness centers etc.