Beijing Technology and Business University

What Beijing Technology and Business University does

Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU) is a public comprehensive university founded in 1950 and operated under the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. The institution enrolls 19,000+ students and employs 1,600+ faculty across two Beijing campuses — the 620,000 sqm Liangxiang campus in Fangshan District and the 210,000 sqm Fucheng Road campus in Haidian District. BTBU is organized around a ternary "Technology-Business-Data" interdisciplinary philosophy, with flagship disciplines in Food Science and Technology (ranked #10 globally by U.S. News 2026-2027), Agricultural Sciences (#14), Economics and Business (#100), and Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. Its research output includes 32 patents in plant-based meat processing, publications in Cell (IF 42.5), Advanced Materials (IF 29.4), and Chemical Engineering Journal (IF 15.1), and proprietary advances in electromagnetic wave absorption materials, Baijiu fermentation microbiology, and biomimetic cutting tools. The Business School is in the interactive phase of AACSB accreditation.

BTBU operates three primary revenue streams: (1) tuition and academic fees from undergraduate, graduate, and international students; (2) government funding and competitive research grants from national, ministerial, and provincial sources; and (3) fees from international cooperative education programs (e.g., 2+2 with University College Cork, summer programs at Oxford, UT Austin, Cattolica, CUHK). The university's go-to-market combines on-campus direct enrollment with channel-partner distribution through 99 international partner universities across 32 countries, plus active recruitment at international education exhibitions (e.g., 2025 Indonesia "Study Beijing" Education Exhibition). BTBU serves four primary customer segments: domestic and international undergraduate students, graduate and postgraduate researchers, industry R&D partners (notably Angel Group/Angel Yeast for yeast protein research), and international university partners for joint degree and exchange programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but the institution is government-regulated on domestic tuition while deriving premium revenue from international and joint programs.

Name

Beijing Technology and Business University

Legal name

Beijing Technology and Business University

Website

https://english.btbu.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Beijing Technology and Business University is a Beijing-based public university serving 19,000+ students with globally ranked programs in Food Science (#10 worldwide), Agricultural Sciences (#14), and Business, funded by tuition, government grants, and 99 international partner-led cooperative programs.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate research programs
• Food science engineering
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Fangshan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: BTBU generates revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate, graduate, and international students enrolled in degree and non-degree programs across its various schools and disciplines.
2. Government Funding and Research Grants: As a public university in Beijing, BTBU receives government appropriations and funding for research projects, including national key R&D programs, provincial/ministerial level projects, and industry-sponsored collaborative research.
3. International Cooperative Education Programs: BTBU operates joint and cooperative education programs with international partner universities (e.g., 2+2 programs with UCC, Oxford summer programs), generating program fees and strengthening international enrollment revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beijing Technology and Business University is a public comprehensive university in Beijing, China, founded in 1950, that delivers higher education across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in food science and engineering, business and economics, computer science and artificial intelligence, and light industry engineering. The university operates two campuses (Liangxiang and Fucheng Road) serving 19,000+ students with 1,600+ faculty, and offers international joint degree programs, summer study abroad, and non-degree programs through 99 university partners across 32 countries.

Product overview

Beijing Technology and Business University operates as a higher education institution offering academic programs across multiple disciplines including Food Science, Business, Economics, Computer Science, and Engineering. The university provides educational services rather than commercial products. Its technology offerings include digital campus infrastructure with smart classrooms, library systems, campus Wi-Fi networks, and a mobile application for student services. The institution focuses on educational delivery and research rather than commercial product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs
• International Study Abroad and Exchange Programs Short-term summer programs, semester exchanges, and research visits at partner universities including University of Oxford (18 consecutive years), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, University of Texas at Austin, and Chinese University of Hong Kong, sending BTBU students abroad for international academic exposure.
• BTBU-UCC 2+2 Joint Degree Program in Food Science and Engineering Joint undergraduate program with University College Cork (Ireland) in food science and engineering, approved by China's Ministry of Education, allowing students to complete part of their studies at BTBU and part at UCC.
• Non-degree Language and Cultural Programs Non-degree programs including Chinese language training and cultural exchange programs for international students and visiting scholars.
• BTBU Digital Campus Platform Digital infrastructure platform providing smart classrooms, library management, campus network services, and mobile application for students and faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• BTBU's Food Science & Technology discipline ranked No. 10 worldwide and Agricultural Sciences ranked No. 14 worldwide in U.S. News 2026–2027 rankings.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• University of WindsorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Vice President Chris Busch of the University of Windsor (Canada) led a delegation to BTBU in June 2026. Both sides held working meetings on cooperative program specifics, discussing curriculum alignment and academic program design for collaborative degree programs.
• Angel Group (Angel Yeast, SH600298)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026Beijing Technology and Business University formalized a joint research initiative with Angel Group at the 2nd International Symposium on Yeast Protein Science and Technology held in Yichang, China. The partnership focuses on yeast protein science and technology research, contributing to the development of yeast protein as a mainstream protein source for food security and biomanufacturing.
• University of WindsorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Vice President Mao Xinshu of BTBU held a working meeting with University of Windsor's Vice President Chris Busch on April 14, 2026, to discuss collaborative academic programs, joint research collaborations, and Sino-Canadian educational exchanges.
• Suffolk UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Vice President Andrew Perlman of Suffolk University (USA) visited BTBU in March 2026, meeting with BTBU Vice President Mao Xinshu to discuss cooperation in student education, faculty exchanges, and research collaboration, particularly in law and business fields.
• Sungshin Women's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026On January 28, 2026, President Guo Jianhua and President Lee Sung-geun of Sungshin Women's University (Korea) signed an inter-university cooperation agreement, focusing on educational cooperation aligned with local industrial development.
• Almaty Technological University (ATU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Vice Rector Bakhodir Aliyev of ATU (Kazakhstan) visited BTBU on December 11, 2025. Both universities discussed implementing the China–Kazakhstan Technology and Innovation Cooperation Center and the dual-degree cooperation program.
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025President Guo Jianhua visited Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in September 2025, exploring cooperation in food nutrition and engineering technology, joint research projects, faculty and student exchanges, and cultural programs under the Belt and Road Initiative.
• Almaty Technological University (ATU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025BTBU and ATU agreed to deepen cooperation in food science and nutrition, implement 2+2 joint-degree programs, and established the China–Kazakhstan Technology and Innovation Cooperation Center under the Belt and Road framework. In September 2025, four Kazakh doctoral students commenced exchange studies at BTBU's School of Food and Health.
• Samarkand State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025President Guo Jianhua visited Samarkand State University (Uzbekistan) in September 2025, discussing cooperation in food and light industry research, joint research projects, and academic exchanges under the Belt and Road Initiative.
• Tashkent State Technical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025President Guo Jianhua visited Tashkent State Technical University in September 2025, introducing BTBU's developments in data science, computer science and AI. Discussions covered student exchange, joint engineering training, and short-term exchange programs.
• University of CretecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Deputy Secretary Li Zhongqi led a delegation to the University of Crete in Greece in September 2025, agreeing on joint training, credit recognition, young faculty development, postdoctoral cooperation, and launching joint courses in environmental science and water resource protection.
• Kajaani University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025BTBU's delegation visited Kajaani University of Applied Sciences in Finland in September 2025, signing an MoU and student exchange agreement, discussing talent cultivation from technology to market and commercialization pathways.
• Jyväskylä University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025BTBU's delegation visited Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences in Finland in September 2025, signing a cooperation MoU and discussing joint programs in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, integrated training pathways, and potential international MBA cooperation.
• South-Eastern Finland University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025BTBU's delegation visited South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in September 2025, reviewing progress under the 2023 partnership intent and signing a student exchange agreement to promote industry–academia–research integration.
• Hertford College, University of OxfordflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025BTBU has conducted summer study abroad programs at Hertford College, University of Oxford for 18 consecutive years. In July–August 2025, 28 students from nine BTBU schools participated in a summer program integrating advanced business theory with global practice.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025BTBU partnered with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy, with 16 students from BTBU's School of Business and School of Food and Health participating in a two-week specialized program on food science, exploring European technologies and industry trends, and visiting local food enterprises.
• University of Texas at AustincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Three BTBU students from School of Computer and AI, School of Law, and School of Language and Communication attended a four-week program at UT Austin in July–August 2025, participating in case studies, group projects, lab visits, and cultural exchange activities.
• Chinese University of Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Four BTBU students from School of Economics, School of Computer and AI, and School of Language and Communication attended a summer school program at CUHK in July–August 2025, broadening their international perspectives through courses and activities.
• University College Cork (Ireland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025BTBU signed a comprehensive letter of intent to deepen cooperation with University College Cork of Ireland in May 2025, following previous joint degree program success and the Hamilton Award achievement.
• University of Southern QueenslandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Delegation from the University of Southern Queensland visited BTBU in May 2025, discussing potential cooperation in international education and research exchange.
• University College Cork (UCC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023UCC and BTBU have a long-standing partnership including 2+2 joint degree programs in food science and engineering. BTBU-UCC joint undergraduate program was approved by China's Ministry of Education. BTBU student Chen Liang won Ireland's highest honor in mathematics (Hamilton Award) through this program.
• 72 Universities Across 32 CountriescoreOthers · 1 August 2023BTBU has established partnerships with 72 universities across 32 countries including institutions in the Americas (USA, Canada, Brazil), Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Spain), Asia-Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan), and South Asia (Pakistan).
• Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023BTBU students participate in winter vacation exchange and research programs at MUST, with 12 students from 5 colleges attending a 7-day program in January 2025 focusing on AI applications, modern economics and management, and visual aesthetics and artistic creativity.
• University College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2016University College Dublin participated in BTBU's 2016 International Week and has maintained ongoing cooperation in student and faculty exchanges, particularly in food science and engineering disciplines.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jiangnan University: China's strongest food science university (food science and engineering often ranked No. 1 globally in Shanghai Rankings) and a comparable comprehensive public university. BTBU competes directly with Jiangnan for food science talent, faculty, and industry R&D partnerships.
• South China University of Technology: Another Chinese public polytechnic-style university with strong light industry, food science, and engineering programs. Directly comparable to BTBU in size (50,000+ students), mission (applied/industry-linked), and discipline mix.
• Nanchang University: Comprehensive Chinese public university with strong food science program and 211 Project status, similar size and discipline profile to BTBU. Competes for the same domestic student pool and food science recognition.
• China Agricultural University: China's flagship agricultural and food sciences university, top-ranked globally in agricultural sciences. Directly competes with BTBU for food science faculty, students, and national research funding.
• University College Cork: Ireland's premier food science institution and BTBU's flagship joint-degree partner (MOE-approved 2+2). Direct partner and peer for food science education, with comparable applied-research orientation.
• Beijing University of Chemical Technology: Beijing-based public technical university with comparable applied-research focus and engineering emphasis. Same municipal funding environment, similar student scale, and overlapping discipline set (engineering, science).
• Nanjing University of Finance and Economics: Chinese public university with integrated business and food/light industry focus — closest peer to BTBU's 'Technology-Business Integration' positioning. Similar scale and discipline mix.

Broad incumbents

• Dalian University of Technology: Larger, higher-ranked Chinese polytechnic university with broader engineering scope. Sets the upper-bound comparator BTBU would aspire to grow into as its global ranking rises.
• Wageningen University & Research: Globally No. 1 university for agricultural sciences and food science (multiple ranking systems). The international peer benchmark for BTBU's food science ambition and a potential partnership target.

Emerging players

• Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Hong Kong-based public university with strong applied science, business, and food science programs and growing international recruitment. Useful peer for benchmarking internationalization, ranking improvement, and global recruitment strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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