University of Science and Technology Beijing

USTB is renowned for its study of metallurgy and materials science. Its main focus is on engineering;at the same time it maintains a balanced programme of science, management, humanities, economics and law. It was one of the first universities to be entitled to establish state-approved graduate schools and was chosen to be part of China's.

 

USTB offers 44 undergraduate programs, 109 Master’s programs and 48 doctoral programs. There are 12 national key disciplines in the fields of metallurgy, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering and mining. From 2006 to 2009, the disciplines of metallurgy engineering and the history of science and technology were ranked first among Chinese universities, and the disciplines of materials science and engineering and mining engineering were ranked second and third respectively.