Postgraduate Program
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) is a leading Chinese institution known for its excellence in engineering sciences, including Aeronautics, Astronautics, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Economics and Management. Among the first national universities authorized to confer doctoral, master, and bachelor degrees, NUAA has been recognized under both the "National Project 211" and the "Double First-Class" initiatives.
Postgraduate Program
NUAA is one of the first few universities in China offering English taught postgraduate programs in Engineering and Business majors since 2005. NUAA currently offers over 30 international postgraduate programs instructed in English with duration of 2.5 to 4 years. Qualified graduates are awarded graduation diploma and degree.
Tuition & Fees
Program | Tuition/ Year CNY | Accomodation/ Year CNY | Residence permit |
Business & Management | ¥ 30,000 Master ¥ 34,000 Ph.D | Single room: ¥ 8,000 small / ¥14,000 large Double room: ¥4,000 small / ¥7,000 large | ¥ 400 per year |
Engineering | ¥ 33,600 Master ¥ 37,800 Ph.D |
This figure represents the average and is subject to change.
2026 NUAAPostgraduate Program list
College | Major | Master | Ph.D |
001 College of Aerospace Engineering | Mechanics | √ | √ |
Mechanical Engineering | √ | √ | |
Instrument Science and Technology | √ | √ | |
Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics | √ | ||
Aerospace Science and Technology | √ | √ | |
002 College of Energy and Power Engineering | Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics | √ | √ |
Aerospace Science and Technology | √ | √ | |
003 College of Automation Engineering | Instrument science and technology | √ | √ |
Electrical Engineering | √ | √ | |
Control Science and Engineering | √ | √ | |
004 College of Electronic Information Engineering | Electronics Science and Technology | √ | √ |
Information and Communication Engineering | √ | √ | |
005 College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | √ | √ |
Aerospace Science and Technology | √ | √ | |
006 College of Materials Science and Technology | Chemistry | √ | |
Materials Science and Engineering | √ | √ | |
Nuclear Science and Technology | √ | √ | |
007 College of Civil Aviation | Civil Engineering | √ | √ |
Transportation engineering | √ | √ | |
008 College of Physics | Physics | √ | √ |
009 College of Economics and Management | Applied economics | √ | |
Management Science and Engineering | √ | √ | |
Accounting | √ | ||
Corporate Management | √ | ||
015 College of Astronautics | Optical Engineering | √ | √ |
Control Science and Engineering | √ | √ | |
Aerospace Science and Technology | √ | √ | |
016 College of Computer Science and Technology | Computer Science and Technology | √ | √ |
Cyberspace Safety | √ | √ | |
Software Engineering | √ | √ | |
021 College of Mathematics | Maths | √ | √ |
022 College of Intergrated Circuits | Intergrated Circuits Science and Engineering | √ | √ |
024 College of Artifical Intelligence | Computer Science and Technology | √ | √ |
Software Engineering | √ | √ | |
042 National Key Laboratory of Helicopter Aeromechanics/Helicopter Research Institute | Aerospace Science and Technology | √ | √ |
Application Eligibility
Non-Chinese citizens with good physical and mental health, and with no criminal record
Master under age of 35 years old;Phd under age of 40 years old
Hold a bachelor/master degree
IELTS (6.0 or above), TOEFL (70 or above) or equivalent English proficiency letter
Have strong academic background, research and innovative ability
How to Apply
Complete application online
https://nj.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx, TIP: Make sure all of the information including name spelling, DOB, passport ID, and email address, you put on the application is correct.
Pay an application fee of 400 RMB and Submit application. This application fee is non-refundable.
Receive the admission letter and JW201/202 via email
Apply for X visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General
Application Documents
Scanned copy of passport front page
The notarized bachelor/master’s degree certificates in Chinese or English
The notarized copy of highest academic transcript
NUAA Supervisor Acceptance Letter
A study plan signed by NUAA supervisors or professors
Recommendation letter from Professors or Associate Professors;
Physical Examination Record for Foreigner with the blood test report((issued within last 6 months)
Non-criminal record certificate (issued within last 6 months).
English Language proficiency certificate
Financial Guarantee Letter or bank statement
CSC application form(only for CSC applicants)
Note: All documents must be in English or Chinese, or supplemented by notarized translations. Upload clear scans for review. Bring originals for on-campus verification - no originals, no enrollment.
Scholarships
Name of Scholarships | Tuition | Accommodation | Stipend | Duration | Method |
Chinese Government Scholarship(Type B) | 100% | 100% | ¥ 3000/month(master) ¥ 3500/month(Ph.D) | 2.5 years for master 4.0 years for Ph.D | Apply to NUAA |
Chinese Government Scholarship(Type A) | Apply to Chinese Embassies and Consluates Abroad | ||||
Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship | None One-time Payment of ¥ 20.000 | only for the first year | Apply to NUAA | ||
NUAA Fly-high Scholarship | 100% | None | None | ||
Application Procedure
Applicants for a Chinese Government Scholarship(Type B)should apply on CSC application system and NUAA application system.
Applicants for a Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program(Type A) should directly contact the local Chinese embassy or consulate. When completing the scholarship application form, the applicant should select NUAA as their first choice.
NUAA Fly-high Scholarship or Nanjing Government Scholarship will be based on your background, experiences, academics, and examination/interview results at the time of your admission offer.
Selection Criteria
The scholarship evaluation is based on, but not limited to, academic performance, personal background, relevant experience, and study plan, and is subject to final approval by the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
Renewal & Next Steps
CSC renews annually if academic and conduct requirements are met.
Nanjing Government Scholarship and NUAA Fly-High Scholarship are single-year awards. From Year 2 onward, all students may compete for NUAA Academic Scholarship (up to 20000 RMB) based on annual GPA and comprehensive review.
Application Time
November 15, 2025 to May 30, 2026
The CSC application period may vary by program; please refer to the NUAA application system for the exact dates, which are generally around March and May.
RECOMMENDED EARLYAPPLICATION DATE:NOVEMBER 15
FINAL APPLICATIONDEADLINE:JUNE 15

Contact
Tel: 86-25-52116012
Email: postgraduate_admission@nuaa.edu.cn
https://nuaa.edu.cn/ http://cie.nuaa.edu.cn
https://nj.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx
Address: Jiangjun Road No. 29, College of International Education, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China