Study at Liaoning Petrochemical University: Partial Scholarship available for March 2026.
Part 1: Study at Liaoning Petrochemical University: About LNPU
Liaoning Petrochemical University (LNPU), previous name Liaoning Shihua University (LSHU) is located in Fushun, overlooking the scenic banks of the Hunhe River. It enjoys a beautiful campus environment.
LNPU was originally founded in Dalian in 1950 as the first petroleum school of New China. In 1953 the school was relocated to Fushun and in 1958 it was upgraded to Fushun Petroleum Institute.
In February 2000 its leadership was transferred to the People’s Government of Liaoning Province, in light of the management system of “simultaneous construction by central and local governments, with the local government playing a more prominent role”. In October of the same year, Fushun Coal Industry School was incorporated into Fushun Petroleum Institute.
In February 2002, with the approval of the Ministry of Education (MOE), Fushun Petroleum Institute was renamed as Liaoning Shihua University. In February 2021, Liaoning Shihua University was renamed as Liaoning Petrochemical University.
For more than 70 years, LNPU has developed into a multidisciplinary university featuring petrochemical engineering with 7 well-coordinated major disciplines. The campus covers more than127 Ha.
With 786,000 square meters building area, and 100,000 square meters stadiums. LNPU has the largest library in the northeast of China, which holds 3,000,000 books, and teaching and researching instruments worth 250 million RMB.
Currently, there are over 26,000 students pursuing undergraduateor postgraduate degrees, and 1525 full time staffs (including 427 staffs with PhD degrees, and 11 researchers with state-level scientific program).
Now the university has 18 schools and colleges with providing 15 key provincial labs, 3 doctoral programs, 48 master programs, 12 engineering master programs and 51 undergraduate majors. The university is also a base for cultivating urgently-needed college graduates for the petrochemical industry in Liaoning Province.
LNPU offers Chinese Government Scholarship, University Scholarship undefinedamp; Award to all international students. Chinese Government Scholarship program is established by the Ministry of Education of P.R.China.
It provides full scholarships to international students who are admitted in our Master programs. University Scholarship undefinedamp; Award is offered by International Education School and is awarded to international students who have excellent performances during studying in our university.
Since its establishment, LNPU has educated more than 120,000 graduates, most of whom are now undertaking leading roles in management and technology in various fields such as petroleum, petrochemical engineering and coal industries across China
Part 2: Study at Liaoning Petrochemical University: 2026 March intake Programs
1. Bachelor programs
| Program Name | Intake | Duration | Language | Tuition Fee (RMB/Year) | Tuition Fee after Scholarship (RMB/Year) |
| Business Administration | Spring | 4 years | English | 16,000 | 8,000 to 11,200 |
| Artificial Intelligence | Spring | 4 years | English | 16,000 | 8,000 to 11,200 |
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2. Master programs
| Program Name | Intake | Duration | Language | Tuition Fee (RMB/Year) | Tuition Fee after Scholarship (RMB/Year) |
| MBA | Spring | 2 years | English | 22,000 | 11,000 rmb to 15,400 rmb |
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3. Non-degree programs
No-Degree Programs
| Program Name | Intake | Duration | Language | Tuition Fee (RMB) | Tuition Fee after Scholarship (RMB) |
| Chinese Language Training Program | Spring | 1 year | Dual Language | 12,000 | 7,000 |
| Pre-University Foundation Courses | Spring | 1 year | English | 15,000 | 15,000 |
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Courses for Chinese Language Training Program
| Class Type | Courses |
| Elementary class | intensive reading (elementary), reading (elementary), oral Chinese (elementary), listening (elementary)，Chinese calligraphy, Chinese kongfu |
| Intermediary class | intensive reading (intermediary), reading (intermediary), oral Chinese (intermediary), listening (intermediary), writing, reading course in Chinese news publication, Chinese listening and speaking, the brief introduction for Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy |
| Advanced class | intensive reading (advanced), reading (advanced), oral Chinese(advanced), listening (advanced), writing, reading course in Chinese news publication, Chinese listening and speaking, the further introduction for Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy |
APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. Apply at “Online Application System”
2. A passport photo
3. Copy of whole passport
4. Family financial statement
Pre-University Foundation Courses
Preparing for your college study in a dynamic and supportive environment, LNPU offers on-credit pre-university courses, and these courses are designed for the students who need improvement in the subjects considered essential for related first-year courses at LNPU.
In the end of the course, students who wish to take bachelor degree courses at LNPU will have to apply for “Admission Entrance Exam for Overseas Students”.
Students who score well in this exam will be admitted to the next intake for bachelor degree students.
Main Subjects: Mathematics; Physics; Chinese.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirement: High School Degree
HSK Requirement: No
APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. Apply at “Online Application System”
2. A passport photo
3. Copy of whole passport
4. Copy of your High-School degree transcript (Notarized English translation if applicable )
5. Copy of your High-School degree certificate (Notarized English translation if applicable)
6. English language proficiency certificate (non-English speaking countries)
7. Family financial statement
School Fees
Accommodation
| Room type and size | Bathroom | RMB for each Academic Year |
| Double Room | In-suite | 4500/5500 |
| Single Room | In-suite | 6000/7000 |
Other Fees
Following expenses are for first year only：
Application Fees: 800 RMB
Physical Examination: Around 480 RMB (to be paid to Entry-Exit Inspection undefinedamp; Quarantine Bureau)
Annual Expenses from first year to last year：
Medical Insurance Fee: 385 RMB/ year (to be paid to insurance company)
Resident Permit: 800 RMB (to be paid to Public Security Bureau by candidate)
Living expenses: Approximately 800 RMB/month (Depends on your personal budget)
Part 3: How to apply
Application procedure
TIPS FOR FASTER AND SUCCESSFUL ADMISSION
1. Always mention your online application number when making enquiries with us.
2. Your CV must be complete undefinedamp; continuous until the current year. (Study or work experience)
3. Ensure all information and documents submitted/uploaded are factual and legible.
4. All applications will be verified within 3 working days.
5. After checking the application documents and receiving application fee, our university will submit related documents to Liaoning Provincial Government to apply for the “Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China”, i.e. JW202.
6. After the JW202 is successfully applied,our university will send the admission letter and JW202 to the applicants.
7. Applicants who are admitted should register at International Education College of Liaoning Petrochemical University with the original copies of application documents before the regulated time in the admission letter.If the students are not able to register for some reasonable excuses, they should notify the university beforehand, otherwise we will cancel their admission qualifications.
8.If students do not register before the scheduled date, it is regarded to abandon the chance to register, and the registration will be made next time.
9. if you have any question, please contact with Bevin WhatsApp: +8618675508982
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