Beihang University

Beihang University (BUAA) was founded in 1952 with the merger of the aeronautical departments from eight top Chinese universities. Today it is one of the nation’s foremost research universities supported by China’s Project 211, Project 985 and Project 2011. The faculty totals over 2,300 members whose research and teaching encompasses sciences, engineering, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, education, medicine and art. A strong body of 20accomplished professors have been inducted as members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.  As a powerhouse of research and innovation, Beihanghas earned 1,264 awards for achievements at national or ministerial level.