“Knowing and doing” is the motto here at Beijing Jiaotong University East Campus. What does it mean for this place? This campus is more than just buildings. It represents a legacy of innovation in transportation.
Beijing Jiaotong University BJTU has a rich history dating back to 1896. It began as the Railway Management Institute. It was China’s first higher education institution for railway management talents. The university is located in Beijing with campuses in Haidian District. BJTU also plans a new campus as the Modern Railway Transportation Innovation Base.
In 1949, the university was renamed Northern Jiaotong University. In 2019, it became Beijing Jiaotong University. Mao Zedong himself autographed the university’s name.
BJTU is a key national university directly under the Education Ministry of China. It’s part of the “National 211 Project” and the “985 Innovative Platforms Project”. It was also picked as the ‘Double First-Class’ National Initiative University.
The university offers diverse programs. It has 13 professional degree programs including MBA and M.Eng. BJTU focuses on building ‘Smart Transportation’. Its faculty and students greatly contribute to China’s railway growth.
The Beijing Jiaotong University East Campus is part of a larger institution. It has over 13000 undergraduate students and thousands more in graduate programs. The total area of BJTU is almost 1000 mu. The building area covers 920000 square meters. The university provides 34 level-1 master’s degree programs. It also has 20 level-1 doctoral degree programs.
BJTU boasts a high-quality teaching team. The university has established 15 research stations. There are 50 research programs at ministry and provincial levels.
The university has strong international ties. BJTU has cooperative relationships with over 200 universities from 40 countries. These include the United States and the United Kingdom.
BJTU is known for significant achievements in transportation and information technology. The university is involved in major events in China’s rail transit development. These include the high-speed railway construction.
Beijing Jiaotong University BJTU produces statistics and personnel support. It also gives professional service to rail transit projects. The university is known for high-quality education. Its Traffic and Transportation Engineering program is ranked first in China.
Many talents have graduated from BJTU. These include Liu Han, the founder of China’s first radio station. Also Ying Shangcai, the inventor of China’s first high-power steam engine.
The university has established cooperative relations with many international universities. BJTU also promotes international academic and cultural exchanges. Its motto is “knowing and doing”. This reflects its commitment to education and innovation. BJTU strives to be a world-class university.