Address: 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, 100029 Beijing, Beijing, China
Chemical Engineering & Technology, Materials Science & Engineering, Control Science & Engineering
Beijing University of Chemical Technology, known as BUCT, was founded in 1958 and is based in Chaoyang District, Beijing. It is affiliated with China’s Ministry of Education and takes part in both Project 211 and the Double First-Class university programme. The words “chemical technology” in its title point to the field around which it was built, and chemical engineering remains the discipline that most clearly defines its profile.
Teaching is organised in colleges that include Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Information Science and Technology, Economics and Management, Life Science and Technology, and Humanities and Law. This spread shows that the university has grown beyond its founding field into engineering, management, the life sciences and the humanities, while keeping chemistry and materials as its core. Degrees are offered at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level.
Rankings give a view of its research strengths. ShanghaiRanking places BUCT in the 201-300 band of the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026 and lists chemical engineering in 21st position in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 the university falls in the 551-600 band. Because the tables measure different things, the subject result for chemical engineering describes the specialty of the university more precisely than its overall band does.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Food Science, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Robotics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong ties with China’s chemical and petrochemical industries. International collaborations in chemical research.
Research:
Advanced Chemical Processes, New Materials & Polymers, Green Chemistry & Catalysis, Process Control & Automation.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1500
Current students***:
25000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Leading university for chemical engineering and materials science in China, strong research in these fields.
Cons
Specialized in chemical technology and materials.
Best For
Premier university for chemical engineering, materials science, and process control.
East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai is a public university whose main fields include Chemical Engineering & Technology, Materials Science & Engineering and Biotechnology, which makes it the nearest match in subject mix.
South China University of Technology is a public university in Guangzhou that pairs Chemical Engineering & Technology with Materials Science & Engineering, the same two pillars as BUCT.
Tianjin University is a public engineering-oriented university in Tianjin with Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as main fields.
University of Science and Technology Beijing in Beijing is a public university with Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy and Mechanical Engineering among its main fields, which matches the materials side of BUCT and its city.
Sichuan University in Chengdu is a public university whose main fields include Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden concentrates on nanotechnology, materials science and sustainable energy, an overlap with the materials side of BUCT.
Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea lists materials, mechanical engineering and physics as main fields, and sits in the city of Pohang.
University of Limerick in Ireland is a public university in Castletroy whose specialties include materials science and aeronautical engineering.
National University of Science and Technology in Russia, based in Moscow, is a public institution built around materials science, metallurgy and mining engineering.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was BUCT founded and where does it stand?
The university was founded in 1958 and is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing. Its full name, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, reflects the chemical focus it was built around.
Which colleges does the university include?
Its colleges include Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Information Science and Technology, Economics and Management, Life Science and Technology, and Humanities and Law. The full and current list of colleges and programmes is published on the university website.
Is this a public institution and what is its national status?
BUCT is a public university affiliated with the Ministry of Education. It is a member of Project 211 and of the Double First-Class university programme.
What are the strongest results for BUCT in world rankings?
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026 puts chemical engineering at 21st in the world. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026 the university sits in the 201-300 band.
Where does BUCT stand in the Times Higher Education rankings?
It is placed in the 551-600 band of the World University Rankings 2027. This is a different method from ShanghaiRanking, so the two positions should be read side by side rather than compared directly.
Where can international applicants find entry requirements and fees?
Admission rules and tuition differ between bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes and between colleges. Applicants should consult the international education pages of the official BUCT website for the current conditions and scholarship schemes.
Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Chemical Recycling, Materials Science, Polymers, Process Improvement
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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