China University of Petroleum – Beijing (CUPB) is a national key university in China, located in the world famous scenic Changping District, the area close to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs. It is one of the 100 institutions implementing the national “211 Project”. Since its foundation in 1953, the university has been working hard to improve its program quality and broaden its disciplines and research areas.

CUPB offers not only engineering programs in oil and gas science including chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, geoscience and mechanical and electronic engineering, but also , in computer science, business management and Chinese Language Study programs of a full range from diploma, bachelor’s and master’s to doctoral programs.

  • National Ranking: 76
  • International students: 1000 from 50 countries
  • Scholarship available (TBD)

Featured programs

Language programs

Duration: one semester or one year

  • General Chinese
  • Intensive Chinese
  • Business Chinese
  • Foundation Course (Preparatory Course for Bachelor’s Programs)

Bachelor degrees

English taught

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering and Technics
  • Resource Exploration Engineering

Chinese taught

  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Foreign Language and Literature
  • Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
  • Industrial Economics
  • Chemistry

Master’s degrees

English taught

  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Foreign Language and Literature
  • Geological Resources and Geological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
  • Industrial Economics
  • Chemistry

Chinese taught

  • Information and Communication Engineering
  • Management Science and Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science and Engineering(Engineering)
  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Chemistry
  • Enterprise Management
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Industrial Economics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Safety Science and Engineering
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

Doctorate

English taught

  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Geological Resources and Geological Environment
  • Management Science and Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Geophysics

Chinese taught

  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety Science and Engineering
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
  • Oil-Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering

And many many more! Contact us to get the whole educational offer!

Tuition fees for self-supported students

  • Non-degree (language programs): from CNY 11000 to CNY 21000
  • Bachelor’s degree: CNY 25000/year
  • Master’s degree: from CNY 29000 to CNY 31000/year
  • Doctorate: CNY 36 000/year

Acommodation

  • Price: CNY 1200 to CNY 2400/month

All rooms are fully furnished and equipped with an air-conditioner, wired and wireless Internet, beds (with beddings and pillow), dressers, desks, a table and chairs.

While most utilities (water, electricity) are already paid, students are responsible for paying the monthly internet access fee of 20 RMB per month.

Students can also find the laundry room, recreational room, study room, shop and vending machines in the different buildings of residence. Room-cleaning service is offered every day free of charge.