National University of Defense Technology

Founded in 1953, National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) is a comprehensive research university listed in the national "Double First-Class" initiative. It has been constantly dedicated to cultivating first-class talents and making first-class achievements for making first-class contributions. It has been playing an essential role in China's economic and social development and national security over a history spanning 70 years. As a hub for talents cultivation and a powerhouse for scientific research and innovation, NUDT focuses on the global trend in science and technology, and is dedicated to developing high-caliber talents and achieving breakthroughs in core technologies for key fields, accelerating towards a world-class university.

As a comprehensive university, it consists of 14 colleges and institutes and covers 8 discipline categories, including sciences, engineering, military science, management, law, literature, economics and education. The development of disciplines at NUDT is characterized by a combination of science and engineering with more emphasis on engineering, and strengthening basic studies for the advancement of engineering. Currently the University offers 61 programs for undergraduates and is authorized to grant master's degrees under 26 first-level disciplines and grant doctoral degrees under 23 first-level disciplines, together with 11 professional master's degrees and 3 professional doctoral degrees.