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Beihang University Brochure BEIHANG UNIVERSITY Today, the call emanates from a new century which has witnessed an explosion of knowledge and higher demand for original research and innovation NEW CAMPUS in a global context. Supported by three national hectares education excellence projects (211/985/2011), 100 (Suburban) BEIJING we have now developed into a comprehensive research university covering engineering, natural CHINA sciences, humanities and social sciences. In addition to serving the nation, we are striving to answer the new call by boosting engagement with the world- wide flow of talent, vigorous intellectual exchange, and international interdisciplinary research. The University has the added attraction of being situated in Zhongguancun, also known as “China's MAIN CAMPUS Silicon Valley”, within easy reach of central Beijing. hectares At the heart of one of the most dynamic technology 120 (Urban) hubs in China, our main campus offers a thriving environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. The suburban Shahe campus provides quiet study milieu and is also home to the National 28,266 15,298 12,968 200,000 Laboratory of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NLAA), well equipped with advanced research facilities. TOTAL ENROLLMENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDENTS ALUMNI We believe that great students make a great university possible. Beihang is deeply committed to On behalf of the entire Beihang University family, I an education that fosters innovation and intercultural 27 2,033 578 815 am pleased to introduce you to Beihang University, awareness. It is a campus tradition that every year our and to offer my vision for Beihang in the next decade. ACADEMIC SCHOOLS FACULTY MEMBERS FULL PROFESSORS ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS students participate in innovation contests and figure In many ways, Beihang has been distinct from day out the most creative solutions in teams. It is also a one: starting with a select community of scholars booming trend for many students to spend weeks or and students delving into aerospace sciences, a semester abroad studying at our partner universities. educating responsible professionals and leaders Looking to the future, Beihang aspires to HISTORY in engineering and other sectors, exerting a great become a world class research university with 1952 Beijing Institute of Aeronautics (BIA) 2001 Selected into the “985” National influence on China's aerospace industry, and driving distinctive advantages in science and technology. Founded with the merging of eight Chinese Education Excellence Project forward technological innovation of the country. We hope you can join us along the way! universities’ aerospace departments Aimed at building a world-class university The history of Beihang is a proud narrative of Welcome to Beihang. response to the nation’s call. In 1952, it was formed Beijing University of Aeronautics Beihang University (BUAA) 1988 2002 from the merger of the aerospace departments of and Astronautics (BUAA) Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Beihang Set on the path towards a comprehensive university eight Chinese universities. As one of China's first 16 2013 Selected into the “2011” National key universities, Beihang has long been dedicated 1997 Selected into the “211” National Collaborative Innovation Project to cutting-edge research in the area of aerospace, Prof. Dr.-Ing. XU Huibin Education Excellence Project Fostering capabilities in cutting- contributing to the realization of the Chinese dream. President of Beihang University Facilitating the development of key disciplines edge research and innovation BEIHANG BEIHANG 2 UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY 3 1. SCHOOL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE • Dept. of Engineering Thermophysics 7. SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL 9. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING • Dept. of Thermo-Power Engineering ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION AND SYSTEMS SCIENCE • Dept. of Materials Science • Dept. of Mechanical Design and Automation • Dept. of Mathematics 5. SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICAL • Dept. of Materials Physics and Chemistry SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING • Dept. of Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation • Dept. of Applied Mathematics • Dept. of Materials Processing • Dept. of Aircraft Design • Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering and Automation • Dept. of Information and Computational Science Engineering and Automation • Dept. of Flight Mechanics and Flight Safety • Dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing • Dept. of Systems Science and Control • Dept. of Polymer and Composite Materials System Engineering • Dept. of Man-Machine-Environmental Engineering 10. SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE • Dept. of Material Processing and Control Engineering 2. SCHOOL OF ELECTRONIC AND • Dept. of Aerodynamics AND MEDICAL ENGINEERING INFORMATION ENGINEERING • Dept. of Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering • Dept. of Biomedical Engineering • Dept. of Information and Communication Engineering • Dept. of Aircraft Structure and Strengths • Dept. of Industrial Design • Dept. of Biological Science and Technology • Dept. of Electronic Science and Technology • Dept. of Dynamics and Control • Institute of Robotics • Dept. of Health and Rehabilitation Technology • Dept. of Photonics and Information Engineering • Institute of Fluid Mechanics • Institute of Human Factors Engineering • Institute of Solid Mechanics 8. SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 3. SCHOOL OF AUTOMATION SCIENCE • Dept. of Behavioral and Operations Management • Institute of Medical Instruments AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 6. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE • Dept. of Information System • Dept. of Automatic Control AND ENGINEERING 11. SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES • Dept. of Management Science and Engineering AND SOCIAL SCIENCES • Dept. of Mechatronic Engineering • Dept. of Computer Science and Technology • Dept. of Administrative Management • Dept. of International Economics and Trade • Dept. of Electrical Engineering • Dept. of Computer Application Engineering • Dept. of Economics • Dept. of Quantitative Economics and Business Statistics • Dept. of Intelligent Systems and Control Engineering • Dept. of Information Security • Dept. of Psychology • Dept. of Finance • Dept. of Measurement and Automation Engineering • Institute of Software Engineering • Dept. of Chinese Language and Culture • Institute of System Architecture • Dept. of Accounting 4. SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND • Institute of Higher Education POWER ENGINEERING • Institute of Intelligent Information Processing • Dept. of Digital Marketing • Institute of Philosophy of Science and Technology • Dept. of Aero Propulsion • Institute of Network and Digital Media • Dept. of Leadership and Organization Management • Institute of Environmental Governance • Dept. of Turbomachinery • Sino-German Joint Software Institute and Sustainability BEIHANG BEIHANG 4 UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY 5 12. SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES • Dept. of Aerospace Propulsion • Center of Legal Theory and Legal History 24. SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENT • Dept. of Applied English • Dept. of Guidance Navigation and Control • Center of Procedure Law • Dept. of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering • Dept. of English Literature • Institute of Space Science • Center of Criminal Law • Dept. of Environmental Science and Engineering • Dept. of German Studies 16. FLIGHT COLLEGE (PILOT TRAINING) • Center of International Law 25. SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE • Dept. of Linguistic Science and Engineering 17. SCHOOL OF INSTRUMENT SCIENCE AND 20. SCHOOL OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 26. SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN • Dept. of Rhetoric and Communication OPTOELECTRONICS ENGINEERING • Department of Software Engineering HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES • Dept. of Measurement and Control • Dept. of Russian Studies • Department of Embedded System • Dept. of Inertia Technology and Navigation Instruments • Dept. of Translation and Interpretation • Department of Integrated Circuit • Dept. of Optical Engineering 13. SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE • Department of Information Technology EDUCATIONAL AND ENGINEERING • Dept. of Remote Sensing Science and Technology • Department of Cloud Computing ADMINISTRATIVE • Dept. of Aircraft Airworthiness Engineering • Institute of Optoelectronic Technology • Department of SAP ERP • Dept. of Automotive Engineering • Institute of Small Satellites and Deep Space Exploration SCHOOLS • Department of Network Security • Dept. of Transportation Engineering 18. SCHOOL OF PHYSICS AND • Department of Japanese Software 27. GRADUATE SCHOOL • Dept. of Civil and Airport Engineering NUCLEAR ENERGY ENGINEERING • Dept. of Physics 21. SCHOOL OF ADVANCED ENGINEERING 28. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 14. SCHOOL OF RELIABILITY AND • Centre for Chinese Language Training SYSTEMS ENGINEERING • Dept. of Applied Physics 22. SINO-FRENCH ENGINEER SCHOOL • APSCO Education and Training Center in China • Dept. of System Safety and Reliability Engineering • Dept. of Nuclear Science and Technology 23. SCHOOL OF NEW MEDIA ART AND DESIGN • The UN Regional Center for Space Science and • Dept. of Project Systems Engineering • Dept. of Fine Arts 19. SCHOOL OF LAW Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (China) 15. SCHOOL OF ASTRONAUTICS • Center of Civil Law • Dept. of Visual Communication and Design 29. SCHOOL OF DISTANT LEARNING • Dept. of Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Technology • Center of Commercial and Economic Law • Dept. of Digital Animation Art 30. SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION • Center of Constitutional Law and Administrative Law BEIHANG BEIHANG 6 UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY 7 BEIHANG UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES IN CHINA IN TERMS OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION ACHIEVEMENTS, FUNDING
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