# Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture

> Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture is a public university with roots in the Capital Primary Industrial School established in 1907. Its English master’s study covers architecture, civil and environmental engineering, control, mechanics and geomatics. Standard routes last three years and depend on a minimum commencing cohort.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Beijing, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1907
- Official website: https://www.bucea.edu.cn/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 6

## Recognition and approvals

- China Ministry of Education national university roster — 2026
- Verify: [China Ministry of Education 2026 national university roster](https://hudong.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/s5743/s5744/202606/W020260618416094865984.xls)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Architecture](https://www.studentstraffic.com/beijing-university-of-civil-engineering-and-architecture-masters-architecture) | Master's Architecture | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 / year |
| [Civil Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/beijing-university-of-civil-engineering-and-architecture-masters-civil-engineering) | Master's Civil Engineering | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 / year |
| [Environmental Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/beijing-university-of-civil-engineering-and-architecture-masters-environmental-engineering) | Master's Environmental Engineering | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 / year |
| [Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/beijing-university-of-civil-engineering-and-architecture-masters-surveying-and-mapping-science-and-technology) | Master's Surveying and Mapping | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 / year |
| [Control Science and Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/beijing-university-of-civil-engineering-and-architecture-masters-control-science-and-engineering) | Master's in Control Science and Engineering | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 / year |
| [Mechanical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/beijing-university-of-civil-engineering-and-architecture-masters-mechanical-engineering) | Master's in Mechanical Engineering | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 / year |

## Admissions

Choose the exact standard English master’s programme, confirm the next cohort and teaching campus, and follow the official application and school assessment process.


## Why students choose it

- Specialist study in architecture, urban engineering and geomatics within a public Beijing university.
- Standard English master’s routes have verified three-year nominal durations.
- Separate affiliated schools and programme-specific academic background conditions.

## Things to consider

- The verified 14 June 2026 deadline has passed; next-cohort dates need confirmation.
- Programmes commence only with a minimum cohort of 3–5; the exact row-specific threshold is unassigned.
- Confirm the Xicheng or Daxing teaching campus and accommodation allocation.

## Best fit for

- Bachelor’s graduates comparing English master’s study in architecture and engineering.
- Applicants ready to meet exact academic-background, English and documentation requirements.
- Candidates able to verify the next commencing cohort and campus before travel.

## Campus and city

BUCEA has Xicheng and Daxing campuses in Beijing. Its teaching and research focus includes architecture, urban construction, engineering and geomatics. The exact teaching and residence allocation for each English master’s route requires confirmation with the admitted school. The cover shows the north gate of Daxing Campus in October 2022; it does not depict Xicheng or allocate all programmes to Daxing. Use the actual admission and registration notice for arrival and campus arrangements.

BUCEA’s Xicheng and Daxing campuses are both in Beijing. Compare the assigned study site and accommodation before estimating commuting needs. The university’s specialist setting includes urban planning, construction, architectural heritage and environmental/geomatics research. A Beijing location does not establish a particular internship host, employer connection, placement, visa entitlement or monthly transport budget.

Master’s study requires curriculum credits, a thesis and successful defence. Architecture applicants bring an architecture-related degree and a design portfolio or relevant published academic papers. The current English brochure keeps the degree-conferral requirement at BUCEA Master’s Graduation Certificate and Master’s Degree Certificate; it does not establish a foreign professional equivalence. Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology have separate affiliated schools. The exact research project, laboratory access, modules and supervisor arrangement should be checked for the selected programme. Control and Mechanical Engineering have specific Computer Science, Automation, Electronic Engineering or related bachelor’s-background requirements. BUCEA’s university profile describes specialist work in architectural heritage, urban infrastructure, sponge-city development, surveying, solid-waste recycling, green buildings and smart construction. These institutional areas do not guarantee a particular project or employer placement for each student. The Moscow joint programmes are separate enquiry-only, trilingual routes. Their 0.5-year BUCEA, 1.5-year Moscow and one-year BUCEA sequence is not the teaching structure of the standard English routes. Independent internships and paid employment are prohibited unless BUCEA officially requires them for academic purposes.


## Hostel, food and safety

The 2026 graduate brochure quotes twin-sharing accommodation at CNY 1,800 per person per month and triple-sharing accommodation at CNY 1,200. Confirm the assigned campus, room availability, utilities, deposits, accessibility and payment period for the admitted cohort. The quoted monthly charge is not an annual price or a guaranteed allocation. Scholarship housing coverage depends on the actual award category. Living expenses of CNY 1,000–1,500 monthly are an estimate based on personal consumption; international travel is excluded.

The verified graduate brochure provides a personal living-expense estimate rather than a meal contract. Confirm dining locations, dietary requirements, food allergies and residence cooking rules at the assigned campus. No universal meal plan, certified diet, kitchen allocation or fixed food budget is established.

Use the official application process and truthful documents. Admission eligibility is rechecked at registration; forged or misleading information can revoke enrolment. Graduate applicants provide medical and non-criminal evidence. Medical insurance is mandatory, with the 2026 quote CNY 800 per academic year. Follow university rules on academic activity, residence and employment.

The School of International Education and affiliated academic school coordinate admission review and follow-up. Monitor the official application account and registered email for document requests, interview arrangements and admission notices. Students Traffic can help compare verified programme fit and prepare questions about campus, costs and the next cohort.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which English degrees are available?

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.

### Is an English bachelor’s degree verified?

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.

### Can I apply now?

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.

### What qualification do I receive?

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.

### How long is study?

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.

### What academic background is required?

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.

### Which English tests are accepted?

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.

### Is there a minimum class size?

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.

### What tuition and housing costs are quoted?

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.

### Are scholarships guaranteed?

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.

### Which application documents matter?

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.

### May I work or take an internship?

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.

### Who handles international admission?

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.


## Sources

- [2026 English graduate brochure](https://english.bucea.edu.cn/docs/2026-07/ee8abf6131c6451abdb34f177af8b43e.pdf) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [2026 Chinese undergraduate brochure](https://english.bucea.edu.cn/docs/2026-07/d6c4fa79c2a0458daa950f47cc29aa68.pdf) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [2025 Chinese graduate portfolio — historical](https://english.bucea.edu.cn/Admission/Graduate/3912cc70a55d4bd0a05af94be9ecb7d5.htm) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Official university overview](https://english.bucea.edu.cn/About/Overview/index.htm) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Official university history](https://english.bucea.edu.cn/About/History/index.htm) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [MoE 2026 university roster](https://hudong.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/s5743/s5744/202606/W020260618416094865984.xls) (checked 2026-10-31)

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