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Beihang University Master's Admission 2027: Majors, Fees and Deadline
Beihang University is accepting international Master's applications for September 2027 until 30 May 2027. See majors, tuition, English and HSK scores, documents and scholarship routes.
Beihang University (北京航空航天大学), or BUAA, is accepting international applications for Master's programmes starting in September 2027. Most majors are in engineering and science, taught in English, Chinese or both, alongside majors in management, law, languages and design. The deadline for applications and documents is 30 May 2027.
What the program offers and costs
- Tuition: CNY 35,000 a year. Beihang Valencia Polytechnic Institute majors cost CNY 40,000 a year; fees for L'École Centrale de Pékin and the Beihang INSA institute will be announced separately.
- Application fee: CNY 400, not refundable even if you are not admitted.
- Comprehensive medical and accident insurance: CNY 800 a year, bought at registration.
- Housing (double room, apply in advance): CNY 30 per bed per day in Beijing or CNY 2,000 per bed per year in Hangzhou, with utilities extra.
- Beihang publishes a 2027 major list with research directions, a supervisor list and a course catalogue, so you can match your interests to a professor before applying.
Majors by school (C = Chinese, E = English)
| Field | School or institute | Majors (language) |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace | School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering | Aerospace Science and Technology (C/E); Mechanics (C/E) |
| Aerospace | School of Astronautics | Aerospace Science and Technology; Control Science and Engineering; Aerospace Power Engineering; Aerospace Engineering; Control Engineering (all C/E) |
| Aerospace | Energy and Power Engineering; Research Institute of Aero-Engine | Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics (E); Aerospace Power Science and Technology (C) |
| Aerospace | Transportation Science and Engineering; Reliability and Systems Engineering | Transportation Engineering (C/E); Highway Transportation (C/E); Safety Science and Engineering (E) |
| Electronics and computing | School of Electronic Information Engineering | Information and Communications Engineering; Electronic Science and Technology; Transportation Engineering (all E) |
| Electronics and computing | Computer Science and Engineering; School of Software | Computer Science and Technology (E); Software Engineering (E at Computer Science, C/E at Software) |
| Electronics and computing | Automation Science and Electrical Engineering | Control Science and Engineering (E); Mechanical Engineering (E) |
| Electronics and computing | Artificial Intelligence; Cyberspace Security | Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Electronic Information (C); Cyberspace Security (E) |
| Electronics and computing | Integrated Circuits; Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering | Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering; Instrumentation Science and Technology; Optical Engineering (all C/E) |
| Engineering and science | Mechanical Engineering and Automation | Mechanical Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Aerospace Science and Technology (all E); Design (C) |
| Engineering and science | Materials; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry | Materials Science and Engineering (C/E); Mathematics (E); Physics (C/E); Chemistry (E) |
| Engineering and science | Biological Science and Medical Engineering; Medical Sciences and Engineering | Biomedical Engineering (C/E) |
| Engineering and science | Space and Earth Sciences | Geophysics (C) |
| Engineering and science | L'École Centrale de Pékin | Systems Engineering; Electronic Information; Mechanics (Chinese/French) |
| Management | School of Economics and Management | Management Science and Engineering; Applied Economics; Business Administration (all E) |
| Humanities and law | Humanities and Social Sciences; Advanced Studies in Humanities | Public Administration (C); Philosophy (C) |
| Humanities and law | School of Foreign Languages | English Language and Literature (C/E); Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (C/E); German Language and Literature (Chinese/German); Russian Language and Literature (Chinese/Russian) |
| Humanities and law | School of Law | Nine law majors, all in Chinese, from Legal Theory to International Law |
| Art | School of New Media Art and Design | Design (C) |
| Hangzhou campus | UN-affiliated Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education | Space Technology Applications; Business Administration (Space Project Management) (both E) |
| Hangzhou campus | Beihang Valencia Polytechnic Institute (CNY 40,000) | Computer Technology; Aeronautical Engineering; Robotics Engineering; Intelligent Manufacturing Technology; Communication Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (all E) |
| Hangzhou campus | Beihang INSA Institute | Electronic Information; Mechanics; Material and Chemical Engineering (all E) |
| Hangzhou campus | Hangzhou International Innovation Institute | Electronic Information; Mechanics; Materials and Chemical Engineering; Energy and Power; Transportation (all E, via research centres such as the COMAC-BUAA Aircraft Innovation Center) |
Who can apply
- Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health.
- A bachelor's degree with strong grades. Applicants should generally be 35 or younger.
- Chinese-taught majors: HSK 5 with at least 180, taken within two years. This is waived if your earlier degree was taught in Chinese at a Chinese university.
- English-taught majors: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 90 or Duolingo 105, taken within two years. A GRE score is recommended if you have one.
- You must also meet Beihang's academic requirements for the major.
Documents you need
- The application form generated by Beihang's online system.
- Passport photo page; an ordinary passport valid beyond September 2027.
- Notarised copy of your highest degree, or an expected-graduation certificate if you are still studying.
- Transcripts from your bachelor's onward, sealed by your university.
- HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo report.
- A supervisor acceptance letter on Beihang's template.
- A study plan of at least 1,000 words in Chinese or English (Beihang template).
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English.
- Optional: publications, awards, or a portfolio for art and design majors.
- A copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, fully signed and stamped, valid six months.
- Police clearance issued within six months before you apply.
- Self-funded applicants: a financial guarantor's letter and the guarantor's bank certificate covering the full programme's tuition.
- A gap-free CV from high school to today, with stamped employment certificates if you have worked.
- Signed Integrity Commitment Letter, the fee receipt with your passport details, and Beihang's document checklist.
Upload clear scans only; no paper copies are needed. Documents in other languages need notarised Chinese or English translations.
How to apply, step by step
- Pick a major and research direction, then contact a supervisor for the acceptance letter.
- Register at admission.buaa.edu.cn and fill in the online application.
- Upload the documents above.
- Pay the CNY 400 fee by bank transfer and upload the receipt. Beihang starts reviewing only after the fee arrives.
- To be considered for the Beijing Government or Beihang University scholarship, upload the new postgraduate scholarship form with your application. Without it you are treated as not applying.
- For the Chinese Government Scholarship, apply separately through the CSC portal (for the High-Level Postgraduate Program, Beihang's agency number is 10006, Type B).
- Follow your application status in the portal and by email until your admission letter arrives.
Important dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 1 November 2026 |
| CSC High-Level Postgraduate batch deadlines | 25 November 2026, 28 December 2026, 22 January 2027 |
| Application and document deadline | 30 May 2027 |
| Programmes start | September 2027 |
Tips for Bangladeshi applicants
- Self-funded applicants need bank proof for the whole programme's tuition: at least CNY 70,000 for two years or CNY 105,000 for three at the standard rate. Plan this with our study cost guide.
- Hoping for full funding? Decide by December. The CSC scholarship route at Beihang closes on 22 January 2027, months before the self-funded deadline.
- Ask your university's exam controller or registrar for sealed transcripts and have your degree certificate notarised early.
- Write your study plan around one research direction from Beihang's major list and name the supervisor you contacted.
- Check general China admission requirements and our Beihang University page before you finalise your shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition for a Master's at Beihang?
CNY 35,000 a year for most majors and CNY 40,000 at Beihang Valencia Polytechnic Institute. Insurance adds CNY 800 a year.
Which English tests are accepted?
Beihang lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 90 and Duolingo 105, all taken within two years. Ask Beihang before relying on any other proof.
Do I need a supervisor before applying?
Yes. A supervisor acceptance letter is one of the required documents.
Is there an age limit?
Applicants should generally be 35 or younger.
Information checked on 7 November 2026 against the official Beihang International School notice. Scholarship terms, quotas, fees and deadlines can change; always confirm with the university before applying.
Apply with a counsellor beside you.
Tell us your study level and results. We reply within one working day with whether this opportunity fits you, the documents to prepare and the realistic timeline.
- Eligibility check against the official requirements
- Study plan and document checklist
- Admission and scholarship decisions stay with the university