The Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC), founded on September 25, 1951, is a premier national public university specializing in civil aviation engineering and management. Administered by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), it is recognized as the "cradle of China's civil aviation professionals".
Academic Profile & Structure
- Specialization: It offers comprehensive training for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, and cabin attendants.
- Programs: The university comprises 9 colleges, offering 27 undergraduate specialties and 49 master's degree programs.
- International Standing: For 2026, CAUC is ranked between #1101–1200 in the Asian University Rankings.
Campuses & Facilities
- Location: The main campuses are located in Tianjin, adjacent to the Tianjin Binhai International Airport.
- Expansion: CAUC currently operates one campus in Tianjin's Dongli District, with another in Ninghe District under construction.
- Specialized Colleges: It manages three dedicated flight training colleges:
- Chaoyang Flight Training College
- Inner Mongolia Training College
- Xinjiang Tianxiang Aviation College.
- Facilities: Includes flight simulators, aviation data labs, and an extensive library with over 1.6 million volumes.
International Students (2026 Admissions)
CAUC actively recruits international students for degree and non-degree programs.
- Application Deadlines: The deadline for the autumn 2026 intake is May 31, 2026.
- Estimated Fees:
- Bachelor’s Programs: Approximately RMB 15,000 per year.
- Master’s Programs: Approximately RMB 22,000 per year.
- Non-degree/Language: Approximately RMB 7,500.
- Scholarships: Various options are available, including the Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship and CAUC-specific academic excellence scholarships.
- Requirements: Applicants for Chinese-taught programs typically require an HSK 4 score of 180 or higher.