Among universities of science and engineering nationally, North China University of Technology (NCUT) established one of the first departments for English language learners. The Department of English confers bachelor’s degrees in English Language and Literature. In 2011, they achieved the right to grant a master’s degree in Foreign Language and Literature within the first-level discipline. NCUT’s English Department has maintained a learn-by-doing educational philosophy characterized by Shakespeare’s theatrical performances, English speech and debate activities. In the last five years, the average rate of English major students’ successful enrollment into graduate school has reached 20 percent. More than 15 percent of the students from this department participate annually in various international cooperation programs. Faculty members from this Department have achieved great strides in academic research, and now take the lead in hosting 9 invaluable research projects. One of them is a National Social Science Funded project along with other Provincial and Municipal projects.