

University of Science and Technology Beijing
Beijing, China
- 1952
- Founded
- #428
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 166
- Programs
About University of Science and Technology Beijing
Founded in 1952 as China’s first specialized institution of heavy metallurgy and materials technology (originally the Beijing Institute of Iron and Steel Technology), the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB; 北京科技大学) is one of the nation’s premier national research universities under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China. Famed as the "Cradle of Iron and Steel Engineers," USTB has evolved into a comprehensive multi-disciplinary national powerhouse renowned globally for engineering, advanced materials science, metallurgical science, mechanical engineering, environmental science, and artificial intelligence. Ranked #1 in the world for Metallurgical Engineering by ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) and among the top global 50 institutions for Materials Science and Mining Engineering, USTB is an elite member of China’s national Double First Class University Plan, Project 211, and the Project 985 Superior Disciplines Innovation Platform. Located in Beijing’s Haidian District along the historic Xueyuan Road university corridor, USTB is home to the landmark Beijing 2008 Olympic Gymnasium, national key laboratories, and leading international research consortia.
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CNY 23,300 – 47,600/yrFees vary by course and degree level.
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Beijing, China
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