History
- 1951 - Founding of the school as Northwest Oil Industry Secondary School, the first one of the kind aimed at cultivating the much-needed talents for the oil industry after the founding of New China in 1949.
- 1958 - Upgraded as Xi'an Petroleum Institute with the approval of the State Council to meet the demands for more talents as a result of the rapid development of petroleum industry.
Education
Students of XSYU are from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Now there are 14 colleges and 2 departments, more than 16 thousand undergraduate students, 2.3 thousand full-time postgraduate student and PhD, more than 1.1 thousand part-time postgraduate students, more than 1000 foreign students and more than 1.8 thousand professional students. Since the establishment of the school, it has trained more than 150,000 graduates of various types.
Xi'an Shiyou University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #2168 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
Xi'an Shiyou University Overview
Xi'an Shiyou University Scholarships
Xi'an Shiyou University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Xi'an Shiyou University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Xi'an Shiyou University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 30.3% China
Top 79.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
2168
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 1 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 2169 | 2168 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Campus life
The university has three campuses, the Yanta campus at Electronic Industrial Park of High-tech Industrial Development Zone of Xi’an, the Mingde campus in Xi’an Zhangba East Road, the Huyi campus in Xi’an Fengjing Industrial Park of Huyi District. XSYU covers an area of 2,078 acre, with total fixed assets of 2.808 billion Yuan and total equipment of 603 million Yuan.
Student clubs
The student associations are the most important and effective medium for carrying out Quality education and promoting the development of campus culture, improving the overall qualities of students, and helping them to better adapt themselves to the society, thus consciously making themselves the talents needed by the society.
The total number of the organizations has come to 62, with a total of 4,500 registered members, among which are 21 academic and technical ones, 14 of literature and fine arts,14 of sports, and 13 of the common good and social practice.
Xi'an Shiyou University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
China Country
Xiangxiang City
Xi'an Shiyou University Student Reviews & Awards
4.6
Based on 5 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
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- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Hard work paid 💪
Let's do together and empathize with your vision , don't let backwardness conquer your future . My future is in my hand
I'm so excited to take my course aboard
I can say that Petroleum engineering is my dream course and I will make it to full
The University of Choice
Studying at the University was one of the best experience I have ever had. Challenges were there but that was to help me open eyes and see what the future holds. Getting to meet new people and learning new ideas each and everyday was great. Thanks you to MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY for the good upbring, I am so proud of you.
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