Question 1

Which English degrees are available?

Accepted Answer

The verified standard English master’s subjects are Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology. Each is a full-time three-year route. Confirm next-cohort availability and the exact teaching campus.

Question 2

Is an English bachelor’s degree verified?

Accepted Answer

The current undergraduate brochure explicitly states that all undergraduate programmes are taught in Chinese. Architecture, planning, engineering, management, law and other bachelor’s titles in that catalogue do not establish an English-taught degree.

Question 3

Can I apply now?

Accepted Answer

The verified 2026 graduate deadline was 14 June 2026 and has passed. The PDF’s July posting does not extend that deadline. Confirm the next programme opening, actual start date and required enrolment cohort before planning an application.

Question 4

What qualification do I receive?

Accepted Answer

After completing required credits, successfully defending the thesis and meeting university criteria, graduates receive BUCEA’s Master’s Graduation Certificate and Master’s Degree Certificate. No MSc, MEng or professional MArch equivalence is inferred from the generic English brochure or from an older Chinese-taught route.

Question 5

How long is study?

Accepted Answer

Standard English master’s study lasts three years, with a maximum completion period of five years including suspensions or leave. The trilingual Moscow joint routes have a different phase structure and are currently enquiry-only; they are not standard English offerings.

Question 6

What academic background is required?

Accepted Answer

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. Architecture needs Architecture or a closely related field and a design portfolio or relevant published papers. Control Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering specifically require Computer Science, Automation, Electronic Engineering or a closely related field. Master’s applicants are generally no older than 35 at enrolment.

Question 7

Which English tests are accepted?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 graduate thresholds are TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEIC 750 or Duolingo English Test 100, with certificates valid for two years from application. A completed wholly English-taught degree can support an official MOI alternative. Native English speakers and applicants from English-speaking countries are exempt from English proof; confirm the exact accepted exemption.

Question 8

Is there a minimum class size?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each programme only commences if enrolled students reach a minimum quota of 3–5. The brochure does not allocate a particular number within that range to each route. Obtain the exact programme threshold and confirmation that the cohort will commence.

Question 9

What tuition and housing costs are quoted?

Accepted Answer

For 2026, master’s tuition is CNY 30,000 per academic year. Twin accommodation is CNY 1,800 per person/month and triple accommodation CNY 1,200. Mandatory medical insurance is CNY 800 per academic year. The CNY 1,000–1,500 monthly living figure is an estimate; international travel is excluded. Confirm later-cohort charges and room availability.

Question 10

Are scholarships guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

No. Eligible students may apply for Beijing Government Scholarship categories A, B and C. The top category can cover tuition, accommodation, insurance and a partial living stipend, subject to merit selection. The brochure does not promise this coverage to every student or specify a stipend amount for each category.

Question 11

Which application documents matter?

Accepted Answer

Prepare qualifications, transcripts, English evidence, an English-only study/research proposal of at least 1,000 words, two professor/associate-professor references, passport, CV, six-month-valid hospital-stamped medical form and non-criminal evidence. Relevant nationality histories require additional residence/naturalisation proof. Other-language documents need original copies and notarised Chinese/English translations.

Question 12

May I work or take an internship?

Accepted Answer

The graduate rule prohibits internships and paid employment unless officially required by BUCEA for academic purposes. A written admonition can be followed by dismissal if non-compliance continues. Do not treat an internship description or student status as permission for independent paid work.

Question 13

Who handles international admission?

Accepted Answer

The Department of External Affairs (School of International Education) handles the published international admission enquiry channel. Apply through the official university process and monitor your account and email for review and interview notices. Students Traffic can help compare programme fit and prepare questions; the university decides admission, scholarship awards and academic assessment.

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