Look beyond the university name
The Information Engineering University (IEU) is a military university in Zhengzhou, Henan, under the People's Liberation Army. It was established in 1999. Before that, it was named as the PLA Information Engineering Institute.
| Location | Zhengzhou, China |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 10,951 |
| Total citations | 144,797 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at PLA Information Engineering University?
PLA Information Engineering University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): GNSS positioning and interference, Coding theory and cryptography, Network Security and Intrusion Detection, Cryptographic Implementations and Security, Security and Verification in Computing.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Research at PLA Information Engineering University
According to OpenAlex, PLA Information Engineering University has 10,951 indexed research works with 144,797 total citations.
Who leads PLA Information Engineering University?
Leadership details are on the official website.
Campus & student life
PLA Information Engineering University is located in Zhengzhou, China.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
Contact PLA Information Engineering University
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Frequently asked questions
When was PLA Information Engineering University founded?
PLA Information Engineering University was founded in 1999.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.