Beijing University of Chemical Technology

What Beijing University of Chemical Technology does

Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT, 北京化工大学) is a public national university founded in 1958 and administered by the Ministry of Education of China, with Double First-Class University designation. The institution specializes in chemical engineering, materials science, polymer chemistry, biotechnology, and environmental engineering, operating across 15 colleges including dedicated schools for chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, information science and technology, chemistry, life sciences and technology, and the Sino-French Paris Curie Engineer School. BUCT runs multiple National Key Laboratories and National Engineering Technology Research Centers, plus the Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering.

The university's core assets include two Beijing campuses (Chaoyang main campus and Changping campus) and a network of regional research institutes in Changzhou (advanced materials), Xiamen (bio-industry), Suzhou (Xiangcheng), Anqing, and the Bohai Rim region. BUCT also operates the Confucius Institute at the University of Miskolc in Hungary, established in 2013, and maintains strategic academic partnerships with the University of Cambridge (BUCT-Cambridge Summer School since 2010), Sofia University, Danish BioInnovation Institute, RWTH Aachen University, and others.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: government education funding (central and local allocations), tuition and fees (approximately 5,000-6,000 RMB/year for domestic undergraduates, government-subsidized), research grants and contracts from national programs and industry partners, and continuing education programs. Student recruitment flows through national college entrance examination (Gaokao), graduate admissions, and international recruitment, with industry partnerships supporting technology transfer and contract research. Leadership includes Party Secretary Li Nan (李楠), President Tan Tianwei (谭天伟), and Vice President Wang Feng (王峰).

Name

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Legal name

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Website

https://buct.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Beijing University of Chemical Technology is a Chinese Ministry of Education-administered public university founded in 1958, specializing in chemical engineering, materials science, and biotechnology across 15 colleges, serving undergraduate, graduate, and international students plus industry partners through Beijing campuses and regional research institutes.

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Higher Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

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Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Public Research Universities with National Laboratories/Big Science Facilities (EDAHAAAJ), Chemicals (EDABALAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Chemical engineering research
• Materials science programs
• Doctoral degree programs
• University research labs

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Primary revenue from central and local government allocations for public education
2. Tuition and Fees: Tuition fees from domestic undergraduate, graduate, and international students
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from national research programs, industry partnerships, and commissioned research projects
4. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from continuing education, vocational training, and professional development programs

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Core offering

Beijing University of Chemical Technology is a public national university in China that delivers higher education degree programs (undergraduate, master's, doctoral) and continuing education, alongside commissioned scientific research, technology transfer, and professional training. Its operations are anchored in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, and related STEM fields, supported by multiple national key laboratories, national engineering technology research centers, and off-campus research institutes. The university also operates a Confucius Institute at the University of Miskolc in Hungary, delivering Chinese language and cultural education internationally.

Product overview

Beijing University of Chemical Technology is a higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines including chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, information technology, economics and management, chemistry, mathematics, law, life sciences, and continuing education. The university operates research institutes and provides academic services rather than commercial technology products.

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Brands

• Miskolc University Confucius Institute: Confucius Institute for promoting Chinese language and culture

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Four-year undergraduate degree programs across chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, information technology, economics and management, chemistry, mathematics, law, life sciences, and related disciplines, designed for domestic students admitted through the national Gaokao college entrance examination.
• Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs in chemical engineering, materials science, biotechnology, and related STEM fields, designed for students pursuing advanced research and academic careers with access to national key laboratories and dedicated research centers.
• International Student Programs Degree programs, exchange semesters, and Chinese language education for international students through the School of International Education, including participation in the Paris Curie Engineer School bilingual program.
• Continuing Education and Vocational Training Continuing education, vocational training, and professional development programs delivered through the School of Continuing Education for working professionals and industry clients.
• Commissioned Research and Technology Transfer Contract research, commissioned R&D projects, and technology transfer services for chemical, materials, and manufacturing industry partners, drawing on national key laboratories, national engineering technology research centers, and dedicated research institutes.
• Confucius Institute at University of Miskolc (Hungary) Chinese language and cultural education delivered at the University of Miskolc in Hungary through the Confucius Institute established in partnership in 2013, with regular Chinese language courses, cultural events, and bridge Chinese language competitions.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wanhua Chemical (万华化学集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Wanhua is a major chemical company with operations in Hungary (Wanhua BorsodChem). The Confucius Institute at Miskolc participates in company family day events and cultural exchange activities, while Wanhua provides industry connections and potential research/employment opportunities for students.
• University of Pecs (佩奇大学中医孔子学院)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner institution in Hungary's Chinese Bridge competition organized by Chinese Embassy Education Division.
• Sofia University (保加利亚索菲亚大学)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic exchange and research collaboration in biological hydrogen production and bio-refining technologies.
• Danish BioInnovation Institute (丹麦生物创新研究所)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research collaboration in synthetic biology and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.
• Biberach University of Applied Sciences (德国比伯拉赫应用技术大学)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Industrial biotechnology research exchange, particularly in enzymatic CO2 fixation and synthesis of high-value biochemical products.
• Ulm University (德国乌尔姆大学)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research collaboration in one-carbon fermentation, microalgae cultivation for CO2 fixation, and metabolic network construction.
• RWTH Aachen University (德国亚琛工业大学)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration in directed evolution of enzymes and proteins, mixed plastic biodegradation research, joint summer school organization.
• Various Belt and Road Initiative universitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Hosted 'Belt and Road' University Presidents Forum in 2019 for international cooperation in higher education.
• University of Miskolc (匈牙利米什科尔茨大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Established Confucius Institute partnership in 2013 for Chinese language and cultural exchange. The Confucius Institute operates with 10 staff including Chinese and Hungarian directors and volunteer teachers. The institute conducts regular Chinese language courses, cultural events, and桥梁中文桥 competitions. Annual selection of 1-4 Chinese language teacher candidates and multiple volunteer teachers.
• University of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010BUCT-Cambridge Summer School program established in 2010. Professors from Cambridge Chemistry Engineering and Biotechnology Department, Materials Science Department teach specialized courses. Over 380 students have participated. Multiple students have continued to Cambridge, Oxford and other world-class universities for graduate studies.

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Direct peers

• East China University of Science and Technology: Shanghai-based public research university and the most direct peer to BUCT; both are flagship Chinese chemical engineering universities, often ranked as the top two institutions in chemical engineering nationally, with similar strengths in materials science, polymer chemistry, and industry partnerships.
• Nanjing Tech University: A public technical university historically focused on chemical engineering, materials science, and architecture. Directly comparable to BUCT in mission, disciplinary emphasis, and its role as a mid-tier Chinese technical university serving the chemical and materials industries.
• South China University of Technology: Guangzhou-based public technical university with a strong chemical engineering school and materials science programs. Directly comparable in mission and disciplinary mix, and serves a major southern Chinese industrial cluster in chemicals, materials, and manufacturing.
• Dalian University of Technology: Major public technical university with significant chemical engineering and materials science programs. Comparable in mission, scale, and industry-facing research orientation, and is a peer competitor for national research funding and chemical industry talent in northeastern China.

Broad incumbents

• Tsinghua University: China's top-tier comprehensive research university with a strong Department of Chemical Engineering. Operates as a broader incumbent that overlaps with BUCT's chemical engineering focus but is significantly more prestigious and resourced, competing for top faculty, students, and industry partnerships.
• Zhejiang University: Top-tier Chinese research university with significant chemical engineering and materials science capacity. Overlaps with BUCT in polymer chemistry, catalysis, and bioengineering, and competes for the same national research funding pools and industry collaborations.
• Tianjin University: One of China's oldest and strongest technical universities, with a prominent School of Chemical Engineering. Comparable in engineering breadth and industry orientation, and competes with BUCT for chemical engineering talent and research grants in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
• Beijing Institute of Technology: Beijing-based top-tier public technical university under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. While primarily defense-oriented, it overlaps with BUCT in materials science and chemistry, and is a direct competitor for Beijing-based talent, students, and industry partnerships.
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology: Wuhan-based top-tier public technical university with a School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Overlaps with BUCT in chemistry, materials, and chemical engineering, and is a peer competitor for national grants, faculty, and industry-sponsored research.
• Sichuan University: Major comprehensive public research university in Chengdu with a sizable chemistry and chemical engineering capacity. Comparable to BUCT in its applied chemistry and materials research strengths, and serves as a regional peer in western China for industry partnerships.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/BeijingUniversityofChemicalTechnology1958
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beijing-university-of-chemical-technology

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