This Program is built upon the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering, a national key discipline that focuses on the fundamental research in material science and the development of material engineering technologies. It covers diverse fields including synthesis and preparation of polymer materials, structure and properties of polymer materials, special and functional elastomers, high-performance carbon fibers and composites, nanocomposites, metal corrosion and protection, polymer coatings and binders, biomedical materials, functional carbon materials, and advanced energy materials. The research conducted not only holds significant international academic influence but also enjoys a high reputation within the industrial sector. The faculty team comprises over 230 professional teachers, including 200 holding senior titles. The faculty includes one academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and two dual-employed academicians. The Materials Science ranks among the Top 1‰ worldwide in ESI subject rankings.
2.Tuition fees
Master Students (English Instructed): CNY 35,000/year
3.Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship
Beijing Government Scholarship
1.Entry requirements
● English IELTS 6.0
● Undergraduate GPA 2.85
2.Graduation requirements
Upon graduation, international students' Chinese proficiency should reach at least Level 3 of the "International Chinese Proficiency Standards". Degree conferral is governed by the "Beijing University of Chemical Technology Detailed Rules for Conferring Doctoral and Master's Degrees".
1.Main Research Directions
● Synthesis and Preparation of Polymer Materials
● Advanced Elastomeric Materials
● Plastic Processing Engineering
● Biomedical Materials
● Carbon Fiber and Resin-based Composite Materials
● Environmental Deterioration and Protection of Metals
● Functional Materials
● New Energy Materials
● Corrosion Science on Materials
● Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials
● Composites Materials
● Matrix Theory and Applications
● Materials: Synthesis and Preparation
● Materials Physics
● Polymer Colloids and Interfacial Engineering
● Supramolecular Intercalation Assembly Chemistry
● Advanced Biomacromolecules
● Crystalline Polymer
● Modern Electrochemical Research Methods
● Viscoelasticity and Relaxation of Polymers
● Chemical Laboratory Safety
● Membrane fabrication and application
● Supramolecular Materials
This Program aims to cultivate high-level talents with good professional ethics who have a solid theoretical foundation and broad expertise in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, possess strong capabilities of solving practical problems and computer application, demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, and can undertake professional technology or management work. Graduates will be able to carry out scientific research, technology development, process design and economic management in the fields of material design, synthesis, structure and properties, processing and forming, and practical applications.
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The Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering focuses on soft matter systems as its research subject. By applying multidisciplinary integration spanning chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, biology, and environment, it addresses critical scientific and technological challenges in energy, environment, and life science fields. The Program adopts an integrated science-engineering approach for talent cultivation, offering five primary academic tracks: Chemical Engineering and Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Bioengineering.
The discipline of Materials Science and Engineering achieved significant milestones in its development: it obtained the authority to award Master's degree in 1982 and Ph.D degree in 1986, was designated as a national key discipline by the State Education Commission (then named Polymer Materials) in the same year, established a postdoctoral research station in 1990, gained the authority to award Ph.D degree in its primary discipline in 2000, was recognized as a key primary discipline of Beijing Municipality in 2008, with its Materials Science sub-discipline as a national key discipline.
2.Tuition fees
Master Students (English Instructed): CNY 35,000/year
3.Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship
Beijing Government Scholarship
1.Entry requirements
● English IELTS 6.0
● Undergraduate GPA 2.85
2.Graduation requirements
Upon graduation, international students' Chinese proficiency should reach at least Level 3 of the "International Chinese Proficiency Standards". Degree conferral is governed by the "Beijing University of Chemical Technology Detailed Rules for Conferring Doctoral and Master's Degrees".
1.Main Research Directions
● Soft Matter Science: theoretical research on soft matter science, research on the scientific principles of interfacial self-assembly, and theoretical research on low-carbon and green catalytic chemistry
● Green and Low-carbon Soft Matter: development and application of high-energy optoelectronic conversion materials and devices, high-efficiency fuel cell materials and devices, high-safety and high-energy-density storage batteries, flexible electronic materials and devices, intelligent luminescent materials, and high-performance structural materials
● Life-health Soft Matter: synthetic biology, new drug delivery, and environmental safety & biosafety
●Corrosion Science on Materials
●Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials
●Composites Materials
●Matrix Theory and Applications
●Materials: Synthesis and Preparation
●Materials Physics
●Polymer Colloids and Interfacial Engineering
●Supramolecular Intercalation Assembly Chemistry
●Advanced Biomacromolecules
●Crystalline Polymer
●Modern Electrochemical Research Methods
●Viscoelasticity and Relaxation of Polymers
●Chemical Laboratory Safety
●Membrane fabrication and application
●Supramolecular Materials
This Program cultivates well-rounded professional technicians. Academic master's degree holders should possess a solid theoretical foundation and systematic expertise, have expertise in modern experimental synthesis methods and characterization techniques relevant to the Program, strengthen and permeate with materials, environment, light industry, petrochemical, life science, chemical engineering and other disciplines and have the basic theory and a wide range of knowledge of multi-disciplines, possess proficiency in reading specialized literature, good writing skills and the capability of international academic exchanges. Meanwhile, he/she should have the preliminary computer ability and be able to use the computer and the network technology skillfully to carry on literature collection and exchange; have rigorous and pragmatic scientific attitude, good experimental skills and the ability to summarize and analyze scientific problems, be competent for teaching, scientific research and technical management in colleges and universities, scientific research institutes, enterprises and other units.
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This Program is built upon the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering, which focuses on the fundamental research in materials science and the development of material engineering technologies. It covers diverse fields including synthesis and preparation of polymer materials, structure and properties of polymer materials, special and functional elastomers, high-performance carbon fibers and composites, nanocomposites, metal corrosion and protection, polymer coatings and binders, biomedical materials, functional carbon materials, and advanced energy materials. The research fields hold significant international academic influence and also enjoy a high reputation within the industrial sector. The Program has one academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and one academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and jointly operates two national key laboratories with other disciplines: the State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering. It has established the National Carbon Fiber Engineering Technology Research Center and the National Engineering Research Center for Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Technologies.
2.Tuition fees
PhD Students: CNY 35,000/year
3.Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship
Beijing University of Chemical Technology Presidential Scholarship
Beijing Government Scholarship
1.Entry requirements
1.Have a minimum score of 90 in TOFEL or 6.5 overall band in IELTS (English native speakers are exempted ). Or to provide other language certificates recognized by BUCT.
2.Be an academically excellent holder of a master's degree or its equivalence under the age of 40.
2.Graduation requirements
Upon graduation, international students' Chinese proficiency should reach at least Level 3 of the "International Chinese Proficiency Standards". Degree conferral is governed by the "Beijing University of Chemical Technology Detailed Rules for Conferring Doctoral and Master's Degrees (2025 Revision)".
1.Main Research Directions
● Synthesis and Preparation of Polymer Materials
● Advanced Elastomeric Materials
● Plastic Processing Engineering
● Biomedical Materials
● Carbon Fiber and Resin-based Composite Materials
● Environmental Deterioration and Protection of Metals
● Functional Materials
● New Energy Materials
This Program aims to cultivate high-level talents in scientific research and engineering application of Materials Science and Engineering, who possess rigorous scientific attitude and exemplary academic integrity, as well as the capability to meet the demands and challenges of the new era. Students are expected to possess a global vision within their field, be capable of applying their expertise and skills in multinational environments and have the fundamental capabilities for international exchange and collaboration.
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The Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering focuses on soft matter systems as its research subject. By applying multidisciplinary integration spanning chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, biology, and environment, it addresses critical scientific and technological challenges in energy, environment, and life science fields. The Center adopts an integrated science-engineering approach for talent cultivation. It maintains a research team of 19 full-time and 13 part-time researchers, including seven members of the US National Academy of Engineering and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. It occupies dedicated research and office space, and the completed Advanced Innovation Complex will provide an additional 20,000 square meters of internationally standardized research and office space. The Center is equipped with five advanced research platforms to meet R&D needs: Intelligent Synthetic Biology Platform, Aerosol and Haze Research Platform, Energy Materials and Devices Platform, High-Performance Computing Platform, and Nano-biomedical Materials Platform.
The Materials Science and Engineering discipline was granted the authority to award Ph.D degree in 1986, and award Ph.D degree in the primary discipline in 2000, with the Materials Science discipline designated as a national key discipline. In May 2022, the Materials Science discipline ranked among the Top 1‰ globally in ESI subject rankings, achieving the 80th position worldwide.
2.Tuition fees
PhD Students: CNY 35,000/year
3.Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship
Beijing University of Chemical Technology Presidential Scholarship
Beijing Government Scholarship
1.Entry requirements
1.Have a minimum score of 90 in TOFEL or 6.5 overall band in IELTS (English native speakers are exempted ). Or to provide other language certificates recognized by BUCT.
2.Be an academically excellent holder of a master's degree or its equivalence under the age of 40.
2.Graduation requirements
Upon graduation, international students' Chinese proficiency should reach at least Level 3 of the "International Chinese Proficiency Standards". Degree conferral is governed by the "Beijing University of Chemical Technology Detailed Rules for Conferring Doctoral and Master's Degrees (2025 Revision)".
1.Main Research Directions
● Soft Matter Science
● Green & Low-Carbon Soft Matter
● Life-Health Soft Matter
This Program aims to cultivate high-level talents in scientific research and engineering application of Materials Science and Engineering, who possess rigorous scientific attitude and exemplary academic integrity, as well as the capability to meet the demands and challenges of the new era. Students are expected to possess a global vision within their field, be capable of applying their expertise and skills in multinational environments and have the fundamental capabilities for international exchange and collaboration.
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