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Chongqing University of Technology

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Chongqing University of Technology: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Chongqing University of Technology is a public research university in Chongqing, China. It suits applicants who want a Chinese public university with a strong engineering and science profile and are comparing options within a large national university system.

  2. What you can study

    The university’s strongest subject areas are Engineering, Materials Science, and Chemistry, with all three ranked within the top 1% worldwide by Essential Science Indicators. It is a public research university, but a full programme catalogue is not published in the facts available here.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and whether their chosen programme has specific conditions. The university’s application process details for international students are not stated here, so confirm the current procedure with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Chongqing will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current local estimates before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that before applying if you need an English-taught or Chinese-taught option. Also check visa steps, document legalization, accommodation, and whether your chosen programme has subject-specific entry requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Among 398 universities in China, Chongqing University of Technology stands out for its position as a public research university and for having three disciplines in the top 1% worldwide by ESI. It was ranked 5th in Chongqing and within the top 200 nationally in the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking, so it sits well above many institutions in the country on the indicators given.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Chongqing University of Technology

What type of university is Chongqing University of Technology?

It is a public university.

Where is Chongqing University of Technology located?

It is located in Chongqing, China.

Which subjects are especially strong at Chongqing University of Technology?

Engineering, Materials Science, and Chemistry are each in the top 1% worldwide by ESI.

What is the university website?

http://www.cqut.edu.cn/

Overview

Chongqing University of Technology is a public research university located in Chongqing, a municipality directly under the central government and a national central city in southwestern China, with a population exceeding 31 million as of 2025. The university was founded on 18 September 1940 as Shiji Public School by ordnance expert Li Chenggan. In the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking, the university was ranked 5th among institutions in Chongqing and within the top 200 nationally out of 3,167 universities and colleges in China. In 2022, Chongqing University of Technology was ranked in the top 2000 universities in the world by several international rankings including the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking, the URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance and the Scimago Institutions Rankings. It has three disciplines—Engineering, Materials Science, and Chemistry—that rank within the top 1% worldwide according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI).

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for China.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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