Northeastern University (NEU), located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, is a Double First-Class, Project 211 & Project 985 university with nearly 100 years of history.
- Founded: 1923 (as part of historic Northeastern University; renamed NEU in 1993)
- Campuses: Shenyang main campus & Qinhuangdao branch
- Total Students: 49,000+ (undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral)
- Faculty: 4,490 (2,857 full-time) including academicians, national talent award winners, and distinguished professors
- Focus: Engineering, science, management, humanities, arts, law, and interdisciplinary research
- Special Strengths: Engineering disciplines ranked top 1% globally, strong national labs, innovation and technology transfer
NEU has a strong tradition in scientific research and innovation, hosting over 100 research institutions including 11 national-level laboratories, engineering research centers, and collaborative innovation centers.
Academic Structure
| Degree Level | Programs / Disciplines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 undergraduate majors | 15 national characteristic majors, 27 national first-class construction sites |
| Master’s | 36 first-level, 183 second-level programs | Includes engineering, management, natural sciences |
| PhD | 24 first-level, 121 second-level programs | 5 engineering doctoral degree categories |
| Postdoctoral | 19 post-doctoral stations | Across multiple disciplines |
| Special | Confucius Institute for Science & Technology, Sino-foreign programs | Global partnerships & cultural exchange |
Top disciplines:
Engineering, materials science, new materials, life sciences, cross-disciplinary frontier technology.
Research & Innovation Highlights
- 8,000+ scientific projects undertaken during the 13th Five-Year Plan
- Nearly 300 provincial/national science awards
- 5,109 patents, including 4,584 inventions
- 29,801 papers indexed in major academic databases
- NEU Science Park: first in Liaoning to combine government, industry, academia, and research
- Focus areas: Information technology, new materials, life and health, advanced engineering
Internationalization & Global Cooperation
- Partnerships with 253 universities & research institutions in 37 countries
- 6 innovation & talent introduction bases, 3 Sino-foreign programs
- 1097 international students currently enrolled
- Confucius Institute for Science & Technology in Belarus
- Academic exchanges: Poland, Australia, Germany, and more
- Programs include joint research, internships, study abroad, and faculty exchange
Tuition Fees & Scholarships (2027)
| Degree Level | Program Examples | Tuition Fee / Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Russian | 20,000 – 25,000 CNY |
| Master | Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Materials Science | 25,000 – 32,000 CNY |
| PhD | Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Natural Sciences | 32,000 – 38,000 CNY |
Scholarships for International Students:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (full tuition, living, accommodation)
- Provincial Liaoning Scholarships
- NEU Merit-based & Research Excellence Scholarships
- Confucius Institute Scholarships for Chinese language/culture
Campus & Student Life
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus Area | 2.646 million m² |
| Construction Area | 1.837 million m² |
| Facilities | Labs, libraries, sports complexes, dormitories, student centers |
| Cultural Highlights | Innovation & entrepreneurship awards, national-level competitions, winter sports, student clubs, research fairs |
FAQs
NEU’s main campus is in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, with a branch in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province.
A: Engineering, materials science, computer science, and new materials, with engineering disciplines in the top 1‰ worldwide.
Yes, including Chinese Government, provincial, and university merit-based scholarships.
NEU emphasizes research, technology transfer, and internships, with strong connections to industry and international programs.