The introduction of Major

The major of Material Science and Engineering focuses on metal materials, inorganic non-metallic materials, nano materials. After entering the school, regardless of the professional direction, students should cultivate and study general education courses and comprehensive literacy courses, and then choose to study in the professional direction according to their personal interests, professional will and academic achievements. After meeting the credit requirements, students will obtain a Bachelor of Engineering Degree.

Core Courses

Material Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of Materials Science

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Physical properties of Materials

(1)Good physical and mental health (no infectious or contagious diseases and no physical or mental disorders that could interfere with regular study).

(2)Applicants should be under 2

(3)Applicants should hold a high school diploma 

(4)Applicants should be competent in performing scientific research and maintain a good academic grade level. The requirement for previous academic grade level is an average score of 75% and above. NPU accepts international standardized tests such as SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/IGCSE/WAEC/GED. Applicants may provide other certificates as proof for academic performance.

1. A valid and clear scan of the passport information page

The passport is valid until 30 October 2025 and beyond. 

2. Scanned copy of high school diploma

If the applicant is a current student, he/she must submit a certificate of study issued by his/her school, including the pre-graduation date, and submit his/her graduation certificate before registration.

3. Scanned transcripts for each semester/year of high school

If the applicant has not completed the previous stage of study, he/she must provide transcripts for all semesters up to the time of application.

4. Personal statement (template), resume

5. Scanned copy of proof of Chinese/English language proficiency

Proof of language proficiency is not required if the applicant meets the following conditions:

· Native Chinese speakers apply for programs taught in Chinese;

· Native English speakers apply for programs taught in English.

6. Scanned copy of proof of no criminal record (valid within 5 months)

If you cannot provide proof of no criminal record due to various special circumstances, please fill in the "Personal commitment letter" and submit the proof of no criminal record as soon as possible after being proposed to be admitted.

7. Scanned copies of officially certified awards and scientific research results (not required)

8. Scanned copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid within 6 months)

9. As of November 1, 2025, applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a Minor Guarantee (template).

10. Recent 6 months bank statements from my or my parents' accounts.

11. Additional information requested by Northwestern Polytechnical University.

* All the above materials must be in English or Chinese. Notarized English or Chinese translations must be submitted for other languages.