📖 About the university

Chang'an University is a public research university in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, established in 1951 and expanded through mergers, and it is one of China's leading universities for highway and transportation engineering. It is a Project 211 university and part of the national Double First-Class initiative. The university is especially known for highway engineering, transportation engineering, automotive engineering, geological engineering, and civil engineering, and it has a strong reputation in road construction, transport infrastructure, and related fields. Its specialised focus on highways and transportation gives it a clear national identity.

Based in the historic city of Xi'an, the university offers modern facilities, test tracks, and research institutes closely tied to the transport and construction industries. Chang'an University maintains international collaborations and hosts a growing international student community. International applicants can study the Chinese language and prepare for the HSK, and the university offers a range of degree programs, including some English-taught options at the graduate level in engineering. It is well suited to academically capable, technically minded students interested in highway, transportation, or civil engineering, automotive engineering, or geological engineering.

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🌆 About Xi'an

Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province and one of the world's greatest ancient cities, serving as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and capital to numerous Chinese dynasties. With a metropolitan population of around 13 million, it remains encircled by a complete medieval city wall that is among the best preserved in China. The climate is temperate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Its landmarks are extraordinary, above all the Terracotta Army on the outskirts, along with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Bell Tower, and the ancient wall itself. Xi'an also has a large Hui Muslim community centered on the lively Muslim Quarter, where halal food and mosques are abundant, making it especially welcoming for Arab and Muslim students. Local specialities include roujiamo, hand-ripped biangbiang noodles, and yangrou paomo lamb soup. A growing metro, Xianyang International Airport, and high-speed rail connect it to Beijing, Chengdu, and Lanzhou. For an international student, Xi'an blends deep history, affordable living, strong universities, and one of the most halal-friendly environments in China.

💰 Fees & costs

💡 General estimates for international students in China; they vary by major and university, and the official figure is always on the university website.

🛂 Visa requirements by nationality

These are the general steps for the China student visa (X1/X2); details vary by the Chinese embassy in your country.