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National University of Defense Technology

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National University of Defense Technolog: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The National University of Defense Technology is a public research university in Changsha, Hunan, affiliated with the Central Military Commission. It suits applicants who want a military-linked research university in China and can confirm programme, admission, and language details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a national public research university. It does not publish a subject-by-subject programme list here, so confirm the current catalogue and available degree options on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, eligible programmes, application documents, and deadlines. Because admissions details for overseas students are not specified here, confirm the current process directly with the admissions office before starting an application.

  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 Changsha will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current estimates before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm which programmes are available in English or Chinese and what proof of language ability is required. Before applying, also check visa steps, document authentication, arrival timing, and whether any programme has extra conditions for international students.

  6. How it compares

    China has 398 universities, and this one stands out more by its public research role and affiliation with the Central Military Commission than by broad public programme information. If you want a university with a defence-linked identity, it is more specific than many general public institutions, but you still need to verify the exact course offer before deciding.

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 National University of Defense Technolog

What type of university is it?

It is a public university in China.

Where is it based?

It is headquartered in Kaifu, Changsha, Hunan, China.

What is its official website?

http://www.nudt.edu.cn/

What is the tuition currency?

CNY.

Overview

The National University of Defense Technology is a national public research university headquartered in Kaifu, Changsha, Hunan, China. It is affiliated with the Central Military Commission. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. With the predecessor founded in 1953 as the People's Liberation Army Military Academy of Engineering (中国人民解放军军事工程学院) in Harbin, the institution was officially established in 1978 in Changsha, Hunan.

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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