The discipline of metallurgical engineering is the key discipline in Shaanxi Province, while, the subject of metallurgical engineering is the famous brand and characteristic specialty in Shaanxi Province, and is included in the first batch of national outstanding engineer training program. This discipline was established in 1958 by the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry and is the only such kind set in the northwestern China. The master's degree authorization of metallurgical physics and chemistry and ferrous metallurgy was obtained in 1986 and 1989, respectively. The primary discipline master's degree of metallurgical engineering was authorized in 2005....

Materials processing engineering is a key discipline in Shaanxi province. It has the scientific research platform of “materials science and engineering post-doctoral research station” and the conferral right of “materials science and engineering” first-level discipline doctor. The discipline consists of two undergraduate majors: materials forming and control engineering, and metallic materials engineering. Among them, the major of materials forming and control engineering is the first batch of outstanding engineer training program in the country, and the major of professional comprehensive reform pilot program in Shaanxi province...