Address: 10 Xitucheng Road, Haidian District, 100876 Beijing, Beijing, China
Information & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Electronic Science & Technology
Information and communication technology defines Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, known as BUPT, which was founded in 1955 and is based in the Haidian District of Beijing.
Its academic units include a School of Information and Communication Engineering, a School of Computer Science, a School of Artificial Intelligence and a School of Cyberspace Security, as well as a School of Economics and Management.
On the institutional rankings, the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities places BUPT in the 601-700 band, and the QS World University Rankings 2027 place it in the 1001-1200 band.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Ergonomics and UX, Mathematics, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong ties with China’s telecom industry (e.g., China Mobile, Huawei, ZTE) and international ICT companies.
Research:
5G/6G Mobile Communications, AI & Big Data, Cybersecurity & Network Security, IoT & Smart Systems, Optical Communication.
Famous Alumnis:
Wu Jichuan
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1500
Current students***:
27000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Leading university for telecommunications and ICT in China, strong industry connections, excellent career prospects in tech.
Cons
Highly specialized in ICT and telecommunications.
Best For
Premier university for information and communication engineering, computer science, and electronics.
Xidian University in Xi'an is a public university whose strengths are information and communication engineering and electronic science and technology.
A close match by field is Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, public and based in Nanjing, with information and communication engineering and electronic science and technology among its lead specialties.
Beijing Jiaotong University, also in the capital, combines transportation engineering with information and communication engineering.
Dublin City University (Ireland) is public and teaches engineering, computer science and communication.
*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 BUPT founded?
The university dates from 1955. It is located in Beijing, in the Haidian District.
What is the university best known for?
Its focus is information and communication technology.
Which schools make up BUPT?
They include Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyberspace Security, and Economics and Management. Applicants should consult the university site for the full list.
How is BUPT placed in world rankings?
ShanghaiRanking's ARWU 2026 puts it in the 601-700 band. The QS World University Rankings 2027 give the 1001-1200 band.
Where is the main campus?
In the Haidian District of Beijing, on Xitucheng Road.
How can an international applicant find the entry requirements?
The international pages of the official BUPT site publish admission rules, tuition fees and scholarship information. These details change from year to year and should be checked directly.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Digital Twin, Internet of Things (IoT), Software
*: 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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