History
The Shanghai Industrial Technical School, Tangshan Industrial Technical School, Beijing Railway Management School and Beijing Posts and Telecommunication School merged into Jiaotong University with three branch schools based in Beijing, Shanghai and Tangshan. Our university was named Jiaotong University Beijing School.
Education
BJTU has always targeted at the frontier of scientific and technological development and the demands of major national strategy. Based on our advantaged disciplines, such as information, management and transportation science and technology, BJTU provides intelligence and personnel support and professional service to fully involve in many milestone events in the development of rail transit in China, such as the Grand Railway Acceleration, the construction of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the heavy-haul transportation of Daqin Railway, the construction of high-speed railway and the independent research and development of core technology of urban rail transit.
Beijing Jiaotong University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 2,054 Academic Staff
- 30,608 Students
- 2,143 Students (int'l)
- 11,937 Students (female)
Beijing Jiaotong University Overview
Beijing Jiaotong University Scholarships
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Beijing Jiaotong University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 10.1% China
Top 18.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
501
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
542
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 54 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 598 | 596 | 542 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
851
By TopUniversities
Climbed 50 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | 901 | 851 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
BJTU Student Apartments is the preferred and most important foreign land for our international students. There are four buildings are available for international student: 1# building, 4# building, 14# building and C# building. All the apartments are double rooms which contain 352 rooms and about 675 beds. Each type has its advantages and students can consider and make their own decisions. Now except 14# building, each apartment have private bathroom in the room.
Beijing Jiaotong University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
China Country
Beijing City
Beijing Jiaotong University Student Reviews & Awards
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- 2 Star 1 Review
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Studying Chinese Language
The Chinese language course for beginners offered by Beijing Jiaotong University through Coursera provides a solid introduction to Mandarin Chinese for learners with little to no prior knowledge of the language. Despite being a short course, it covers essential aspects of Chinese grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic conversational skills. The course structure typically includes video lectures, interactive exercises, quizzes, and assignments to reinforce learning. Learners have the opportunity to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese through various activities and assessments. One of the strengths of this course is its focus on practical communication skills. It emphasizes everyday scenarios and provides useful phrases and expressions that learners can immediately apply in real-life situations. Additionally, cultural insights are often incorporated, offering learners a broader understanding of Chinese language and culture. The course is suitable for busy individuals or those with limited time, as it offers flexibility in terms of schedule and pacing. Learners can study at their own pace and revisit materials as needed. Overall, the Chinese language course for beginners by Beijing Jiaotong University on Coursera is a valuable resource for those looking to kickstart their journey in learning Mandarin Chinese. It provides a solid foundation for further study and communication in the language.
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