Liaoning Petrochemical University(LNPU)
China - Fushun City, Liaoning Province
Liaoning Petrochemical University (LNPU) is a public, multidisciplinary university located in Fushun, Liaoning Province, China. Founded in Dalian in 1950 as the first petroleum school in New China, it is known for its strong focus on engineering, particularly in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
Campus & Academics
- Location: The main campus is in Fushun, on the banks of the scenic Hunhe River. The official mailing address is No. 1, Dandong Road (W), Fushun, Liaoning, 113001, P.R. China.
- Specialization: LNPU specializes in petroleum and petrochemical engineering, with additional programs in sciences, economics, management, humanities, law, and education.
- Programs: The university offers more than 50 undergraduate programs and numerous master's degree programs, with some available in English medium.
- Facilities: Campus facilities include a large library, extensive laboratories, and various sports facilities.
International Students & Admissions (2026)
The International Education College manages the admission of over 1,000 students from more than 60 countries.
- English-Taught Programs: Available in fields such as Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Design & Manufacture and Automation, and Computer Science.
- Scholarships: LNPU offers the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) and university-specific awards to outstanding international students. The CSC scholarship can provide full coverage for master's programs.
- Application Process: Applications are typically submitted online through the Liaoning Petrochemical University Online Application System.
- Deadlines: For the autumn 2026 intake, applications for self-funded programs are generally open, while the CSC scholarship deadline was in early 2026 (around February-March).
Partnerships
The university collaborates with major corporations like China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC), and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), and has partnerships with over 20 international universities for joint education programs.

