Beijing Jiaotong University

Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU, formerly known as Northern Jiaotong University) is a national key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education and now is jointly supported by the Ministry of Education, the China Railway Corporation (formerly known as the Ministry of Railways) and Beijing Municipal Government. BJTU is one of the first universities selected into the National 211 Project and the 985 Strength Discipline Innovation Platform project, one of the first institutions authorized to confer master`s and doctoral degrees. BJTU, as the leading organization, has established the Collaborative Innovation Centre for Rail Transit Safety, which is one of the first 14 collaborative centers approved by the Chinese government to enter the National 2011 Projects.

Think of the source while drinking the water, love the country and honor the alma mater. Today, with 120 years of glorious history, Beijing Jiaotong University carries on her mission, following the motto of “Learn and Practice” and the spirit of modesty, caution and innovation, remembering the demand and expectations of the former national leaders, and striding towards the goal of building a world-renowned university with high-level distinction.

Foundation year:1896
Short name:BJTU
Type:Public
Students:25110
Faculty:1870
Faculty/Students Ratio:13:1
Region:Asia
Location:Beijing