Beihang University boasts a long-standing tradition in IC-related disciplines, with its roots tracing back to semiconductor courses first offered in 1960. Since 1977, the University has successively introduced core courses such as Integrated Circuits and System Analysis & Design Methods, Principles of VLSI Technology, and Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design. In 1988, Beihang took the national lead in launching EDA (Electronic Design Automation) education and practice at both undergraduate and graduate levels, followed by the establishment of an EDA laboratory in 1992. In 2003, Beihang was granted the doctoral degree conferral right in the first-level discipline of "Electronic Science and Technology," and during the same period, established two national engineering research centers and four provincial/ministerial-level key laboratories and centers, laying a solid foundation for academic development.

In 2005, leveraging the discipline of "Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics," Beihang established a national-level talent training base for integrated circuits. In 2015, based on this foundation, it was selected as one of the inaugural National Exemplary Schools of Microelectronics. The School was officially established as an independent entity in April 2018 and took the lead nationwide in renaming to its current title in October 2020. Anchored by the first-level discipline of "Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering," it focuses on three key directions: Materials and Devices, Design and Tools, and Technology and Equipment. Comprising three departments aligned with these directions, the School has established a disciplinary system covering the entire IC industry chain. In December 2020, the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council officially approved the establishment of the first-level discipline "Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering." On October 26, 2021, Beihang was officially authorized as one of the first 18 institutions nationwide to confer doctoral degrees in this discipline, marking a significant milestone in the development of IC-related academic programs.

The School is committed to building a dynamic and innovative faculty team. With an average age of 37, over 80% of the faculty studied at top universities both in China and abroad, ensuring a solid academic foundation. More than 30% of the faculty members have R&D and management experience at leading technology enterprises such as Huawei and Broadcom. Their deep integration of cutting-edge industrial knowledge and technologies into teaching contents strongly supports the School's mission to cultivate innovative and practice-oriented talent in the IC field, providing a sustainable foundation for industry-academia integration. This unique combination of academic excellence and industry expertise positions the School at the forefront of integrated circuit education and innovation. Notable faculty members include:

Prof. Albert Fert, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Member of the French Academy of Sciences;

Prof. Yue Hao, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences;

Prof. Lei Chen, Vice President of the Ninth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation;

Prof. Chao Zhao, Executive Vice President of Beijing Superstring Academy of Memory Technology;

Prof. Yier Jin , Chief Scientist for Trusted Computing Service at Huawei.