BUAA has a beautiful campus with the forestation rate up to more than 50%. Covered with dense trees, the campus is divided into four relatively independent quarters, namely the teaching quarter, student's living quarter, residential quarter, and the science quarter. Quite a number of culture-related spots all over the campus reflect the traditional education culture of the university and the feature of aeronautics and astronautics.

Years of educational practice has given BUAA a great deal of experience, laid the foundation of university culture, and bred the current school spirit of “simple living, diligent learning, all-round development and courageous innovation” and the Beihang spirit of “having the courage to innovate and to be good, working hard, being undaunted by repeated setbacks, sincerity, earnestness, being cooperative and dedicated, loving the country and honoring BUAA”.

BUAA is well-known for its lively and vigorous student activities in science, technology, arts, and sports. Campus culture centering around innovation in science and technology has formed a broad network with the “Feng Ru Cup” competition of extracurricular inventions in science and technology, the Festival of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Festival of Culture and Arts, and the Festival of Sports. The annual festivals of science, technology and culture have provided BUAA students with ample opportunities for creative activities. BUAA is the only university of science and technology in China that has won the “Victory Cup” for 8 consecutive years. The BUAA Student Art Ensemble, which comprises a dance troupe, a chorus, a chamber music group, and a Chinese folk music band, is noted for its high artistic standards. In addition to promoting BUAA's artistic side, the ensemble has represented the university in various contests and received remarkable honors. BUAA's volleyball team, famous for its excellent performance, has won championships in the All China college volleyball contests many times.