Beijing University of Civil Engineering & Architecture (BUCEA), whichoriginated from Capital Elementary Industrial School in 1907, got its currentname with the approval of the Ministry of Education, P. R. China in 2013. It is amultidisciplinary university focusing on engineering especially known forarchitecture. The university was approved as a Master’s degree awardinginstitution in 1986 and a doctor's degree awarding institution in 2018. It hasalso been approved to establish post-doctoral research stations in architectureand civil engineering.The university has over 10,000 students, including over 80 international students.It has formed a comprehensive and multi-level education system from undergraduate, master's to doctoral students, from full-time to international students, and adult education.
The university insists on opening-up policy and extensively carries out international exchanges and cooperation. In 2017, it initiated the establishment of the “One Belt One Road” International Alliance of Architecture Universities. Currently, 84 colleges and universities from 27 countries have joined, which has made important contributions to continuously deepen the “Belt and Road” initiative, as well as comprehensively promote the infrastructure construction of countries along the route, the training of international talents, the collaborative innovation of science and technology, and the cultural exchanges.
I. Applicant Qualification
1. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens who are in good health and holda valid ordinary foreign passport.
If the applicant has foreign nationality at birth but does not have Chinese nationality since both or one of the parents of the applicant are Chinese citizens and reside in a foreign country; or if the applicant is a mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan resident who have immigrated and acquired the foreign nationality, should hold valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive). The applicant must have resided in a foreign country for more than 2 years in the recent 4 years (before April 30 of the year of admission) (the actual residing in a foreign country for more than 9 months in a year can be counted as one year, subject to the entry and exit signature).
2. Applicants for master’s degree generally shall be no more than 35 years old (as of September 1, 2024).
3. Applicants for master’s degree shall have obtained bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Applicants for master’s degree in Architecture should have bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architecture related majors.
Applicants for master’s degree in Control Science and Engineering or in Mechanical Engineering, should have bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electronics or Electronics related majors.
4. Master's degree is a full-time education. Once applicants enroll, it is not allowed to do the internship or work except for academic requirements by BUCEA. Once a violation is found, student who refuses to change after admonition will be handled as withdrawing from university.
II.Application Deadline:
June 16, 2024 (application will not be accepted after the deadline)
III. Application Procedures
Applicants shall apply online at http://apply.bucea.cucas.cn/ by filling in information and uploading application materials online. Applicants are expected to check their online application account and emails regularly, as BUCEA’s Admissions Office may contact them when necessary.
IV. Application Documents
Applicants must provide true and correct information in all application documents in the online application system:
1. Please complete “Application Form for International Students” in online application system. Please complete in Chinese or English.
2. To apply for a master’s program, applicants shall submit their undergraduate diploma or submit their pre-graduation certificates or certificate of enrollment issued by the school (they must get their undergraduate diploma before September 2024).
3. To apply for a master’s program, the undergraduate students shall submit their academic transcripts during the academic years, and the graduated students shall submit their complete transcripts during the undergraduate period.
4. Study or Research Plan
The Plan should be no less than 1,000 words, written in English.
5. Two Letters of Recommendation signed by professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English with the signature or official seal.
6. Language Proficiency Certificate
(1) English proficiency requirements
Applicants need to submit TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic transcripts. The TOEFL iBT score must be 65 or above, and the academic IELTS score must be 5.5 or above. The certificate must be within the validity period (within two years of the application date). Applicants who have taken all courses in English during their bachelor’s degree studies can present certificates issued by universities as substitutes. Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from submitting proof of English language proficiency.
(2) Chinese proficiency requirements
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) certificate can be provided as an auxiliary material for the application.
7. Scanned copy of valid passport. The passport should be valid through December 31, 2024.
Applicants who are indicated in "I. Applicant Qualification, 1" should submit scanned copies of the first page of their passports that valid more than 4 years, scanned copies of their exit and entry signatures and seals that could show they have actually lived abroad for more than 2 years in the recent 4 years, and scanned copies of "naturalization certificates" issued by the foreign passport country.
8. CV or resume, completed in Chinese or English.
9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in Chinese or English, bearing the stamp of the hospital. Physical examination results are valid for 6 months.
10. Applicants who apply for the major of Architecture needs to provide a collection of design works or a published academic paper of your major.
11. Applicants can provide proof of internship or work, proof of awards or scholarships, and proof of participation in academic activities as supplementary materials.
Note:
(1) All the application materials in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by the original copy and its notarized translation in Chinese or English. It is advised to have the original copy and its translation notarized at the Chinese Embassy in the applicant’s home country. Please stamp on the edges of all sheets with part of the impression on each sheet if the document consists of more than one page.
(2) Applicants are expected to submit a complete set of application materials and will be held accountable for the authenticity of their documents. Incomplete or forged materials will be rejected.
(3) In general, there is no need to mail original hard-copy materials through courier service. However, under extraordinary circumstances, BUCEA reserves the rights to require applicants to mail original hard-copy documents for further review and identification. No application materials will be returned, regardless of the outcome of the application.
V. Academic Programs
The admission majors of English Master in 2024are shown in the following table.
No. |
Major Name |
Schools |
Length of Major (years) |
Degree |
1 |
Architecture |
School of Architecture and Urban Planning |
3 |
Master of Architecture |
2 |
Civil Engineering |
School of Civil and Transportation Engineering |
3 |
Master of Engineering |
3 |
Environmental Engineering |
School of Environment and Energy Engineering |
3 |
Master of Engineering |
4 |
Control Science and Engineering |
School of Electrical and Information Engineering |
3 |
Master of Engineering |
5 |
Mechanical Engineering |
School of Mechanical -electronic and Vehicle Engineering |
3 |
Master of Engineering |
6 |
Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology |
School of Geomatics and Urban Spatial Information |
3 |
Master of Engineering |
Note: Each major needs to have at least 5 students to start classes.
VI. Admission and Selection
1. Verification of qualification
There will be a comprehensive review of the applicant’s foreign identity, highest degree diploma, academic performance, language proficiency, research plan, recommendations etc.
2. Interview assessment
Schools will conduct remote video interview assessment (ZOOM or Tencent Meeting) in June for part of the overseas students who pass the qualification examination, focusing on students' language communication, academic ability and comprehensive quality, etc. Offline interviews may still be arranged for students who are in China. Please refer to email for interview arrangement.
3. The best applicants will be selected according to the results of the qualification examination and interview.
Applicants can check their admission results on the International Development Research Institute (School of International Education) website (http://idri.bucea.edu.cn/) during July and August. Admission letters and visa application forms for study in China will be sent out accordance with the immigration policy.
VII. Length of Program, Duration of Study and Conferral of Degree
The length of study for each above master's program is 3 years, with the maximum learning period of 5 years (including the time of suspension or retention of student status)
Students who complete the credits stipulated in the teaching plan, complete their thesis, successfully pass the oral defense and meet the requirements for graduation, are granted the master’s diploma, and those qualified are granted the master degree.
VIII. Tuition Fee (charged per academic year in RMB, excluding cost of course materials)
English Master Programs: 30000RMB/ academic year
IX. Study Expenses
1. Accommodation:Double bedroom 60yuan/day/bed,Triple bedroom 40yuan/day/bed
2. Living Cost: Around RMB 1000-1500 per month (estimate based on personal consumption level).
3. Medical Insurance: For the safety of international students in China, according to the regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education and BUCEA, international students are required to purchase medical insurance which is 800RMB/year. Please refer to the enrolment instructions for detailed information of medical insurance.
X. Scholarships
There are the following 4 types ofscholarships. Except for the freshman scholarship, the other three kinds of scholarships will be reviewed once a year from the second year of admission. Qualified students can apply directly. The specific scholarship funding measures shall be implemented in accordance with the Management and Implementation Measures of the International Student Scholarship of Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture.
1. Freshman Scholarships for English Taught Master: to subsidize all tuition fees for the first academic year.
2. First-class Scholarships: to subsidize all tuition fees for one academic year.
3. Second-class Scholarships: to subsidize half of the tuition fees for one academic year.
4. Special Contribution Scholarships: It is used to reward international students who have made positive or outstanding achievements in academic, sports, art, cultural exchanges, and public welfare activities. The amount of subsidy does not exceed 5,000 yuan per person per academic year.
Scholarship applicants must abide by the law, respect teachers, have good moral character, study diligently, unite with classmates, actively participate in group activities, attend the classes on time and complete all the credits of the courses required for the previous academic year with good grades. What’s more, applicants should have paid all tuition fees and meet the requirements of other relevant rules and regulations.
The International Student Scholarships Jury will adhere to the principles of standardization, objectivity and fairness to select scholarship applicants.
XI. Monitoring, Complaints and Action for Misconduct
1. Under the guidance of the University’s Student Recruitment Leadership Group, BUCEA’s international student recruitment is jointly conducted by the BUCEA Admissions Office and the relevant schools and is subject to the monitoring of the BUCEA Supervision Division. The Supervision Division can be reached on +86 (0)10 61209094/9381.
2. Applicants are responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the information and documents they have submitted. Freshman’s admission qualifications will be rechecked upon their entry to BUCEA. Failure to meet the admission regulations for international students or any falsification or misrepresentation will result in disqualification of enrollment in accordance with the regulations of the educational authorities and BUCEA.
XII. Contact Information
International Development Research Institute (School of International Education)
Tel:+86 (0) 10 68361635
Email:liuxuesheng@bucea.edu.cn
北京建筑大学源于1907年清政府成立的京师初等工业学堂,2013年更名为北京建筑大学,是一所具有鲜明建筑特色、以工为主的多科性大学。学校1986年获准为硕士学位授予单位,2018年获准为博士学位授予单位,设有建筑学和土木工程博士后科研流动站。学校现有在校学生1万余人(含国际学生80余人),已形成从本科生、硕士生到博士生,从全日制到国际学生、成人教育全方位、多层次的办学格局和教育体系。
学校坚持开放办校,广泛开展国际交流与合作,2017年发起成立“一带一路”建筑类大学国际联盟,目前已有来自28个国家的84所院校加入,为不断深化“一带一路”倡议,全面推动沿线国家基础设施建设、国际化人才培养、科技协同创新及人文交流做出重要贡献。
一、申请条件
1.国籍要求:
持外国有效普通护照的非中国籍公民,且身心健康。
如申请人父母双方或一方为中国公民并定居在外国,申请人出生时即具有外国国籍、不具有中国国籍的;或申请人为中国大陆(内地)、香港、澳门和台湾居民移民并获得外国国籍的,应持有有效的外国护照或国籍证明文件4年(含)以上,且最近4年(截至入学年度的4月30日前)之内有在外国实际居住2年以上的记录(一年中实际在外国居住满9个月可按一年计算,以入境和出境签章为准)。
2. 年龄要求:
申请攻读硕士学位者,年龄原则不超过35周岁(截止2024年9月1日前)。
3. 学历要求:
需获得学士学位或具有同等学历。
申请建筑学专业研究生,本科须毕业于建筑学相关专业。申请控制科学与工程专业研究生或机械工程专业研究生,本科专业须为计算机、自动化、电子或电气相关专业。
4. 学籍要求:
硕士学位为全日制教育,申请者一旦入学,不得参与课程要求或学校安排以外的实习、工作。一旦发现违反者,经劝诫仍不改者,按照退学处理。
二、申请时间
截止到2024年6月16日(逾期不再受理申请)
三、申请程序
登录北京建筑大学国际学生网上报名系统(http://apply.bucea.cucas.cn/),在线填写信息、上传申请资料。申请者本人应定期查看网上报名系统账户和电子邮件,我校将以电子邮件方式与申请者联系。
四、申请材料
申请人必须在网上报名系统中如实填写和上传以下申请材料:
1. 请在报名系统填写《北京建筑大学国际学生入学申请表》,填写语言为中文或英文。
2. 已毕业本科生提交本科毕业证书的扫描件,应届毕业本科生提交由在读学校开具的在读证明或预毕业证明(须于2024年9月入学前取得本科毕业证书)。
3. 应届本科毕业生提交由就读学校开具的在校期间历年成绩单,已毕业本科生提交本科阶段完整成绩单。
4. 来华学习和研究计划。不少于1000字,请用英文书写。
5. 两封职称为副教授及以上的专家推荐信,用中文或英文书写,须附推荐人亲笔签名,或加盖推荐单位公章。
6. 语言水平证明:
(1)新托福(TOEFL iBT)或学术类雅思(IELTS Academic)成绩单:新托福需达到65分或以上,学术类雅思需达到5.5分或以上,证书须在有效期内(考试日期距申请日期两年以内)。大学阶段以英文作为授课语言的申请者,可凭大学出具的授课语言证明作为代替。来自以英语作为官方语言国家的申请者,免交英语语言水平证明。
(2)可提供汉语水平考试(HSK)证书作为申请辅助材料。
7. 护照首页扫描件(有效期至2024年12月31日后)。
注:属于“申请条件”国籍要求中特别注明的申请者,须提交4年(含)以上的有效护照首页扫描件和最近4年之内在国外实际居住2年以上的出入境签章扫描件、国籍所属国家出具的“入籍证明”文件扫描件。
8. 个人简历,须用中文或英文书写。
9. 《外国人体格检查记录》扫描件,须用中文或英文填写,并加盖医院的公章,体检有效期为6个月。
10. 申请建筑学专业研究生,需提供设计作品集或本人发表的本专业学术论文等。
11. 其他材料:可提供实习或工作证明、曾获奖项或奖学金证明、参与学术活动证明作为补充材料。
注意事项:
(1)申请材料中涉及的各类表格、文书、证明等如为中英文以外文本,除原件外,还须附经公证的中文或英文翻译件。建议前往中华人民共和国驻所在国使(领)馆对上述材料及其翻译件进行公证。两页以上的表格、文本、证明等应当加盖骑缝章或者在每页上都加盖公章。
(2)申请者必须对所提交材料的真实性和完整性负责。申请材料不实、缺漏者,我校概不予受理。
(3)申请人无需邮寄原版纸质材料。如有特殊情况,我校有权要求申请者邮寄原版纸质材料作进一步审核确认,不论最终录取与否,材料一律不予退还。
五、招生专业
我校2024年国际学生英文授课硕士研究生招生专业如下表。
序号 |
专业名称 |
所属院系 |
学制 |
授予学位 |
1 |
建筑学 |
建筑与城市规划学院 |
3年 |
建筑学硕士 |
2 |
土木工程 |
土木与交通工程学院 |
3年 |
工学硕士 |
3 |
环境工程 |
环境与能源工程学院 |
3年 |
工学硕士 |
4 |
控制科学与工程 |
电气与信息工程学院 |
3年 |
工学硕士 |
5 |
测绘科学与技术 |
测绘与城市空间信息学院 |
3年 |
工学硕士 |
6 |
机械工程 |
机电与车辆工程学院 |
3年 |
工学硕士 |
注:英文授课硕士研究生各专业需达到5人及以上开班。
六、选拔录取
1.资格审查
我校将综合审查申请者的外籍身份、最高学历、专业基础、语言证书、研究计划、推荐意见等。
2. 面试考核
各学院对通过资格审查的部分境外学生于6月进行远程视频面试考核(ZOOM或腾讯会议),重点考查学生的语言交流、学术能力和综合素质等;部分境内学生将采用线下面试的方式。具体面试安排详见邮件通知。
3. 我校将根据申请者的资格审查和面试考核结果及专业志愿择优录取。
申请者可于7-8月通过登录我校国际化发展研究院(国际教育学院)网站(http://idri.bucea.edu.cn/)查询录取结果。录取通知书和外国留学人员来华学习签证申请表将根据入境政策陆续成批寄出。
七、学制、学习年限及学位授予
硕士研究生各专业学制:3年;
学习年限:硕士研究生最长学习年限为5年(含休学、保留学籍时间)。
学生在规定的最长学习年限之内,修满教学计划规定的学分,完成毕业论文并顺利通过答辩,达到毕业要求的准予毕业,颁发硕士毕业证书,符合硕士学位条件的授予硕士学位。
八、学费(按学年收费,以人民币收取,不含教材费)
英文授课硕士生专业:30000元人民币/年
九、留学费用(自费)
1.住宿:双人间60元人民币/天,三人间40元人民币/天。
2.生活费:1000-1500元人民币/月(根据个人消费水平估算)。
3.保险:为了保障在华国际学生的人身安全,根据中国教育部的规定和学校国际学生管理的要求,国际学生应在到校报到注册之前购买国际学生团体综合险,费用为800元人民币/人/年。具体的保险事项详见当年的新生入学须知。
十、奖学金申请与评审
我校设有以下4种奖学金。除新生奖学金外,其余3种奖学金自入学第二年起,每年评审一次,符合条件的学生可直接提出申请。具体奖学金资助措施按照《北京建筑大学国际学生奖学金管理和实施办法》执行。
1. 新生奖学金:资助学生一个学年的全额学费。
2. 一等奖学金:资助学生一个学年的全额学费。
3. 二等奖学金:资助学生一个学年的50%学费。
4. 特殊贡献奖学金:用于奖励在学术、体育、艺术、文化交流、公益活动等方面表现积极或取得突出成绩的在校国际学生,资助金额每人每学年不超过5000 元。
奖学金申请人须遵纪守法,尊重教师,品德优良,勤奋学习,团结同学,积极参加集体活动,无无故迟到、早退和旷课现象;应修满上一学年应修课程的全部学分,成绩优良;应已缴齐全部学费并满足学校其他奖学金评审相关规章制度的要求。
学校国际学生奖学金评审小组,将坚持规范、客观、公平的原则,对奖学金申请人进行择优评选。
十一、监督申诉和违规处理
1.我校国际学生招生录取工作在学校国际学生招生小组的领导下,由学校招生部门会同相关学院共同组织开展,接受学校监察部门的监督。我校监察处申诉电话:+86(0)10 61209094/9381。
2.申请者须对所填写和提交材料的真实性负责。新生入校后,我校将进行新生入学资格核查,凡不符合国际学生录取规定或弄虚作假者,我校将根据上级教育主管部门和学校相关规定和程序取消其入学资格。
十二、联系方式
国际化发展研究院(国际教育学院)
电话:+86(0)10 68361635
邮箱:liuxuesheng@bucea.edu.cn