China University of Petroleum (Beijing)

Written by Bharat Vasireddy·Updated On: 31 Oct 2026

At a glance

Location

Beijing, China

University type

Public

Established

1953

Study levels

Bachelor's, Master's

University overview

China University of Petroleum (Beijing) is a Ministry of Education university founded in 1953. Its English international degrees include petroleum and chemical engineering, economics/trade, English and geoscience. Beijing and Karamay have separate application routes; programme campus, cohort and language conditions determine the applicable entry rules and costs.

The Beijing route is based around the university’s Changping setting. International education combines curriculum, culture, practice and internship activities. Karamay is a separate campus in Xinjiang; its Chemical Engineering English option follows campus-specific admissions and housing arrangements.

Beijing, ChinaEst. 1953Public University

Why students choose it

English degrees span energy engineering, geoscience, business-related study and language.
Published programme tables give exact durations and native annual tuition.
Industry-linked education includes university and enterprise training models.

Things to consider

Beijing 2027 and Karamay 2026 routes have different portals and requirements.
CSCA is compulsory for Beijing undergraduate applicants, with additional science subjects for STEM.
Cross-major Beijing master applicants require supervisor acceptance.

Best fit for

Applicants comparing petroleum, chemical engineering and geoscience study.
Students ready to prepare English and academic evidence for the exact campus.
Bachelor graduates planning a focused research application or approved subject change.

Student living

Campus environment

Accommodation

The Beijing schedule lists on-campus double/quadruple residence options and monthly accommodation of CNY 800–1500, depending on room type. Allocation takes place at registration; confirm availability and the final room. Karamay’s 2026 guide separately lists twin rooms with private bathrooms at CNY 9000 per year, with floor heating, air conditioning and furniture.

Food & daily living

Beijing campus guidance identifies a North Campus halal restaurant on the first floor of No.2 Dining Hall and designated public kitchens. Cooking is restricted to those kitchens; confirm current opening times and facilities for your residence. The Karamay campus has its own dining and accommodation arrangements.

Safety

Campus guidance prohibits cooking outside designated kitchens and requires observance of dormitory fire rules. Medical and no-criminal-record documentation forms part of degree admission. Follow the campus’s arrival, insurance and residence instructions and use the relevant local student-affairs contact.

Student support

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Frequently asked questions

Which university and campus does this profile cover?

China University of Petroleum (Beijing) is the Ministry of Education university founded in 1953. The Beijing route uses the College of International Education in Changping. Karamay, in Xinjiang, is another campus of the same university with its own admissions guide and portal.

When are Beijing 2027 applications due?

The current undergraduate page gives 15 June 2027 and the graduate page 30 May 2027, for September 2027 entry. Scholarship and programme-specific instructions still apply. Karamay’s 2026 deadline was 30 June 2026; do not substitute the Beijing date for a future Karamay cohort.

What English scores does Beijing accept?

Undergraduates need IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75 or PTE Academic 58; masters need 6.5, 80 or 65 respectively. Scores must be within two years before the application deadline. The Beijing 2027 pages reject TOEFL Essentials and Duolingo.

Can English evidence be waived?

The Beijing pages provide a waiver under the stated native/official-language or fully English-taught previous-degree conditions, with supporting certificates. A particular nationality is not promised a waiver here. Karamay has separate rules in its 2026 guide.

Do undergraduate applicants need CSCA?

For Beijing 2027, yes. Mathematics is compulsory, and STEM applicants also need the programme’s required Physics or Chemistry subject. Confirm the exact subject combination before booking. SAT or GEDdoes not remove the CSCArequirement.

Can a standardised test support academic review?

The Beijing pages describe academic-record and test review channels. They list 70% or GPA 3.0/5.0, and qualifying SAT/GEDfor bachelor review or GRE for graduate review. GraduateGREminimums are Verbal+Quantitative 300 and Analytical Writing 3.0; programme conditions and assessment still apply.

Does every master applicant need a supervisor letter?

Beijing 2027 master applicants changing majors need a supervisor acceptance letter. It is mandatory for doctoral applicants. Follow any additional instructions from the relevant school for your exact degree.

What tuition does Beijing publish?

The current tables list CNY 25000 per year for bachelors and CNY 31000 per year for English masters. The application fee is CNY 400 or US$70, with CSC Type Aexemption; insurance is CNY 800 per year. Accommodation and living expenses are separate, and final payment follows the latest prospectus/invoice.

How does the Karamay English option differ?

Its 2026 guide supports a four-year Chemical Engineering and Technology English option through a separate campus portal. That guide lists CNY 23000 annual English tuition, with different language-evidence and financial requirements. Next-cohort fees and dates remain on request.

Does an AI study theme define a separate degree?

The university describes Oil and Gas AI among its interdisciplinary directions. Confirm the exact degree title and study format in the programme offer before planning its duration or cost. A research theme does not by itself establish a separate admission award.

What residence costs are published?

Beijing lists monthly accommodation of CNY 800–1500 depending on room type, with allocation at registration. Karamay’s 2026 guide lists CNY 9000 per year for a twin room with private bathroom. Confirm current availability and the exact campus before arranging accommodation.

Are cooking and halal daily living options documented?

Beijing campus guidance identifies a halal restaurant on the first floor of No.2 Dining Hall and designated public kitchens. Cooking outside those kitchens is prohibited. Service hours and residence facilities should be checked for your actual stay.

How can Students Traffic help?

Students Traffic can compare the exact degree, campus, current entry requirements and budget, organise CSCA or research documents, and prepare questions for the university. Admission, scholarship, supervisor and residence decisions follow the relevant campus’s own review.