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Application dates, fees and sources
For Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed October 9, 2026.
Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Full timing notes and historical dates
As of October 5, 2026, the official School of International Education notice index lists a March 10, 2026 WeChat item titled 西安建筑科技大学2026年国际学生招生简章, but opening the linked item prompts for WeChat verification; its deadline cannot be confirmed. A previous profile transcription says June 30, 2026, but that cutoff is not readable in the current first-party evidence and remains unverified historical information. The official 2026 International Admission Handbook and application-process page confirm the international-student route and portal but publish no opening or closing date. The official scholarship page lists International Chinese Language Teachers, Shaanxi Sanqin, Xi'an municipal Belt and Road, Xi'an Five Central Asian Countries, and XAUAT awards; no readable, dated 2026/27 or 2027/28 application deadlines for those routes were verified. The university's CSC participation/current CSC deadline is unresolved by the accessible first-party pages; do not infer either participation or dates from third-party listings. No 2027/28 intake call was found. Keep typical confidence and do not carry June 30 into a future intake.
Guide scope reviewed 7 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Start with the scholarship's official notice
Other scholarships
- Opens:
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- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this award
2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered
Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.
University website — locate the current award noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. University and provincial awards can have different forms and deadlines, even at the same institution.
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Choose your program and intake
Check Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Check how this award accepts applications
Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.
Read official admission instructions - 4
Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Complete the scholarship requirement
Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeDegree and language direct admission
Use Apply Now on the International Education School site to create an account at xauat.at0086.cn/Student, complete the online form and submit the checklist. All degree and language applicants provide passport, academic certificate, transcripts, Foreigner Physical Examination Form, non-criminal record and CV; master's and doctoral applicants also submit two recommendation letters and a study/research plan; research applicants may add papers, portfolios and awards. The Chinese text sets maximum ages at 25/30/35/30 by degree/language level, while its English translation says 'below'; clarify the exact age boundary with admissions. The 2026 fee table lists tuition and living/administrative costs but no application-fee line. The 2026 admission notice was posted March 10 and states the 2026 intake only in its title; its linked WeChat body could not be opened, so the exact cutoff and opening date remain unverified. The application page does not specify payment timing, supervisor acceptance, selection/interview stages or results dates. No 2027 call is listed. Confirm those items with the International Education School before applying; do not carry the earlier 30 June transcription forward.
Reference: Standing application procedure updated June 26, 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Fee source notes: No application fee is published. XAUAT's own complete 2026 fee schedule, 收费标准 (Tuition & Fees (CNY), dated 26 June 2026), lists only tuition of CNY 16,000/year (science and engineering) and CNY 15,000/year (liberal arts) for undergraduates, CNY 20,000/year (science and engineering) and CNY 18,000/year (liberal arts) for master's, and CNY 25,000/year for doctoral students; accommodation of CNY 3,000/semester or CNY 6,000/year; insurance of CNY 400–500/semester or CNY 800–1,000/year; physical examination of CNY 400–500/year; and visa transfer of CNY 400/year. No application, registration or handling charge appears. The 申请流程 (application process) page, revised 26 June 2026, lists the document checklist and the online application system and states no fee, and the 奖学金 page states none either. Because the university does not state that applying is free, the application fee is recorded as unknown rather than confirmed-free; the tuition figures above are annual and must never be published as an application fee.
Scholarships
5 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- Shaanxi Provincial Government Scholarship / Sanqin Scholarship (陕西省政府奖学金（三秦奖学金）)
- Xi'an "Belt and Road" International Student Scholarship (西安市“一带一路”外国留学生奖学金)
- Xi'an "Five Central Asian Countries" Education and Training Programme Scholarship (西安市“中亚五国”留学生教育培训项目专项奖学金)
- XAUAT Scholarship (西安建筑科技大学奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Xi'an, Shaanxi: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.
Source-linked admission details
10 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 7, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: International admissions requirements, the 2026 fee schedule, scholarships, programme fields and application procedure at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, read from the university's own School of International Education site (sie.xauat.edu.cn).. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Verified fact
- Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology has enrolled international students since 2008 and has hosted more than 1,000 students from over 40 countries, including the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/gywm/xyjs.htm
- Scholarship
- The School of International Education names five scholarship families for international students: the Shaanxi provincial 'Sanqin' scholarship, the Xi'an 'Belt and Road' scholarship, the Xi'an 'Five Central Asian Countries' education and training programme scholarship, a university-level scholarship and enterprise scholarships. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/gywm/xyjs.htm
- Scholarship
- The scholarship page of 25 June 2026 lists the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the Shaanxi Provincial Government Scholarship (Sanqin Scholarship), the Xi'an 'Belt and Road' International Student Scholarship, the Xi'an 'Five Central Asian Countries' Education and Training Programme Scholarship and the XAUAT Scholarship.
- Tuition
- The 2026 fee schedule of 26 June 2026 sets annual tuition at CNY 16,000 (science and engineering undergraduate), CNY 15,000 (liberal arts undergraduate), CNY 20,000 (science and engineering master's), CNY 18,000 (liberal arts master's) and CNY 25,000 (doctoral), with accommodation at CNY 6,000 per year, insurance CNY 800-1,000 per year, physical examination CNY 400-500 per year and visa transfer CNY 400 per year. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/info/1501/6351.htm
- Application fee
- No current application-fee amount was published in the notices reviewed. Fee status remains undisclosed, not confirmed free.
- Age requirement
- The application page's Chinese text says undergraduate applicants must not exceed 25, master's applicants must not exceed 30, doctoral applicants must not exceed 35 and language applicants must not exceed 30; its English translation says 'below' those ages. Treat the boundary at the stated age as unresolved and confirm with admissions. Degree requirements are senior-high diploma for undergraduate/language, bachelor's for master's and master's for doctoral study. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/info/1511/6361.htm
- Physical examination
- Applications are made online: applicants create an account through the 'Apply Now' link on sie.xauat.edu.cn and submit passport copy, academic certificate, transcript, Foreigner Physical Examination Form, non-criminal record and a resume, with two recommendation letters and a study plan additionally required for master's and doctoral applicants and research proposals, papers or portfolios for research degrees. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/info/1511/6361.htm
- Intake
- The college reported completing registration for its 2026 incoming international cohort on 15 September 2026, so the 2026 intake has enrolled. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/index.htm
- Programmes
- Programme fields open to international students include architecture, civil engineering, international economics and trade, environmental engineering, engineering management, metallurgical engineering, materials science, computer science and technology, public administration and mining engineering, plus language and exchange students. Source: https://sie.xauat.edu.cn/gywm/xyjs.htm
- Tuition notes
- The 2026 fee schedule of 26 June 2026 gives annual tuition at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology as CNY 16,000 for science and engineering undergraduates, CNY 15,000 for liberal arts undergraduates, CNY 20,000 for science and engineering master's students, CNY 18,000 for liberal arts master's students and CNY 25,000 for doctoral students, with accommodation of CNY 3,000 per semester or CNY 6,000 per year, insurance of CNY 400-1,000 per year, physical examination of CNY 400-500 per year and visa transfer of CNY 400 per year.
Source: Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology School of International Education — 奖学金 / Scholarships, dated 25 June 2026. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
XAUAT is an architecture and civil engineering focused university on Yanta Road, Xi'an, authorized to admit international students since 2008 and host to over 1,000 international students from more than 70 countries. Its School of International Education recruits degree and non-degree students across 47 majors including architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering and engineering management. Fields listed on this profile include Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Management. This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.
Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology is a provincial university whose official history places it among the historic “Old Eight” architecture schools. Its fields include architecture, civil and environmental engineering and urban design. No current subject-ranking band or comparison across all eight institutions was verified in this review.
The university’s recorded 2026 scholarship page lists ICLTS, Sanqin, Xi’an municipal and XAUAT awards. No CSC route was verified there. Do not assume all listed awards are partial: use the specific programme’s coverage. The 26 June 2026 tariff lists annual tuition of CNY 15,000–16,000 undergraduate, CNY 18,000–20,000 master’s and CNY 25,000 doctoral, plus CNY 6,000/year housing. Application-fee status is unknown.
Choose XAUAT by the named architecture, civil engineering or related programme and a confirmed budget. Its standing international-education overview records more than 1,000 students hosted from over 40 countries; that is a cumulative figure, not a current headcount. Confirm the programme language and current funding route in writing rather than assuming a fully funded CSC or English Architecture option.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
Current code unverified
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
A provincial university with architecture, civil engineering and related fields, described in its official history as one of China’s historic “Old Eight” architecture schools. A current comparative ranking was not verified.
English-taught programs
A previously recorded programme table listed an English-medium undergraduate Civil Engineering option. A current programme-by-programme English catalogue was not recovered in this review. Request written confirmation of language for the exact degree, coursework, thesis and defence; do not infer a current English Architecture route or its absence from an older table.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Xi'an sits in the Guanzhong basin and has a warm-temperate continental monsoon climate with four sharply separated seasons. Winters are cold and dry with January temperatures around freezing, summers are genuinely hot with July highs frequently in the mid-30s Celsius, and most rain falls in a late-summer concentration. The basin's topography traps air, so winter air quality is a real and recurring issue rather than an occasional one, which matters if you have asthma or are bringing family. Spring and autumn are the pleasant windows.
- Living costs:
- Low relative to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen, and low even by second-tier Chinese standards. XAUAT's own published figures give campus accommodation at CNY 6,000 per year (CNY 3,000 per semester), insurance at roughly CNY 800 to 1,000 per year, a physical examination around CNY 400 to 500 and visa costs around CNY 400 per year. Tuition as published: undergraduate science and engineering CNY 16,000 per year and liberal arts CNY 15,000, master's CNY 20,000 for science and engineering and CNY 18,000 for liberal arts, doctoral CNY 25,000. Confirm all of these against the current admission notice, since fee tables are revised without much announcement.
- Student life:
- Xi'an is one of China's largest student cities, with dozens of universities and a very large resident international student population drawn heavily from Central Asia, Pakistan and Africa, partly because of the city's deliberate Belt and Road positioning. Practically this means halal food is easy to find, the Muslim Quarter is a genuine daily amenity rather than a tourist checkbox, and you will not be the only foreigner in the room. The city is also the deepest architectural site in China for someone studying architecture: intact Ming city walls, the Terracotta Army, Tang-era pagodas and an enormous ongoing heritage-conservation industry. XAUAT itself is comparatively small in international terms, with a few hundred international students, so expect a Chinese-language campus environment rather than an international bubble.
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Common questions
Does Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology host the CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship?
No CSC route or agency number was verified in the XAUAT international notices reviewed. The university lists ICLTS, Sanqin, Xi’an municipal and university awards. Their presence or the absence of CSC on these pages is not a formal permanent funding ruling; obtain the current named-route instruction.
Is XAUAT part of the Silk Road or Belt and Road scholarship programs?
XAUAT lists the Xi’an municipal Belt and Road scholarship, which is separate from CSC’s nationally administered Silk Road programme. Award rates quoted by another Xi’an university do not establish XAUAT’s current rate, duration or coverage. Request XAUAT’s named current municipal-award notice before budgeting.
What Shaanxi provincial scholarship can I get, and can I apply for it before I arrive?
XAUAT lists the Shaanxi Sanqin award. Its current application eligibility, rates, nomination dates and whether it is available to incoming students were not re-verified from an XAUAT-specific call. Do not use an undated provincial summary to finance the first year; request the current scheme rules from the university.
Can I study Architecture at XAUAT in English?
A previously recorded undergraduate table listed Civil Engineering in English and Architecture in Chinese. A current English-medium Architecture programme was not verified; an older table does not prove permanent unavailability. Obtain written confirmation of coursework, thesis and defence language for the exact programme and intake.
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology?
This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and Shaanxi Provincial Government Scholarship / Sanqin Scholarship. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.
What scholarships can international students get at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology?
Funding routes reported for Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology include International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Shaanxi Provincial Government Scholarship / Sanqin Scholarship, Xi'an "Belt and Road" International Student Scholarship, Xi'an "Five Central Asian Countries" Education and Training Programme Scholarship, XAUAT Scholarship. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.
What is the application deadline for Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology?
Deadlines differ by degree, route, and intake. Check Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology's current international admissions notice for the dates that apply to you.
What can I study at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology?
Fields listed for Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology in Xi'an, Shaanxi include Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Management. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Does Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology charge an application fee?
No application fee is published. XAUAT's own complete 2026 fee schedule, 收费标准 (Tuition & Fees (CNY), dated 26 June 2026), lists only tuition of CNY 16,000/year (science and engineering) and CNY 15,000/year (liberal arts) for undergraduates, CNY 20,000/year (science and engineering) and CNY 18,000/year (liberal arts) for master's, and CNY 25,000/year for doctoral students; accommodation of CNY 3,000/semester or CNY 6,000/year; insurance of CNY 400–500/semester or CNY 800–1,000/year; physical examination of CNY 400–500/year; and visa transfer of CNY 400/year. No application, registration or handling charge appears. The 申请流程 (application process) page, revised 26 June 2026, lists the document checklist and the online application system and states no fee, and the 奖学金 page states none either. Because the university does not state that applying is free, the application fee is recorded as unknown rather than confirmed-free; the tuition figures above are annual and must never be published as an application fee.
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
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