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Northwestern Polytechnical University
(NPU)
About
Northwestern Polytechnical University is a public science and engineering university in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 56 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,982
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 29 : 71
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
32 subjectsUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =13 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 13 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =15 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 25 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 26 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =34 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | =34 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Optics | 36 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 39 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =59 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =66 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 68 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 88 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 106 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =111 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 118 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 172 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 268 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =374 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =442 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =496 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =909 | 63.6 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 101–125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 151–175 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =305 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =370 | 64.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Northwestern Polytechnical University?
Northwestern Polytechnical University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =425, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank =207.
When was Northwestern Polytechnical University founded?
Northwestern Polytechnical University was founded in 1938.
What are the top subjects at Northwestern Polytechnical University?
Top subjects at Northwestern Polytechnical University include: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Remote Sensing, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Where is Northwestern Polytechnical University located?
Northwestern Polytechnical University is located in Xi'an, China.