The China University of Petroleum (Chinese: 中国石油大学) is a state Double First Class University in China. It consists of China University of Petroleum (Beijing), and China University of Petroleum (Huadong). Both are regarded as the best universities in China according to the QS World University Rankings by Subjects in "Petroleum Engineering" subjects. It is placed under the administration of the Ministry of Education. Both of China University of Petroleum - Beijing (CUP) and China University of Petroleum - Huadong (UPC) are Chinese state Double First Class Universities included in the Double First Class University Plan, approved by the central government of China.