Compulsory courses for engineering postgraduate entrance examination include politics, English, mathematics and specialized courses. Among them, politics, English and mathematics are public courses, which are subject to national examination; Professional courses are put forward by the participating institutions independently, and the examinations are conducted at their own time. The contents of specialized courses mainly include the basic knowledge of the majors studied.

Engineering refers to the general term of engineering disciplines. Engineering refers to the research and application of materials science, computer, information, electronics, machinery, electricity, architecture, water conservancy, automobiles, instruments and other technologies and processes. Engineering or engineering is "applying the principles of science and technology to solve problems".

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Engineering is a discipline developed by applying the principles of basic sciences such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, combined with the technical experience accumulated in production practice. Representative disciplines include civil engineering, water conservancy, materials, electrician, electronic information, thermal energy and nuclear energy, instrumentation, chemical industry and pharmacy. The training target of engineering is senior engineering talents engaged in planning, exploration, design, construction, raw material selection, research and management in corresponding engineering fields. Mainly to train staff with practical application ability.