The school of arts and sciences of the karamay campus of the university of petroleum of China (Beijing) is established on the basis of the school of science, the school of foreign languages, the school of marxism (the school of humanities and social sciences) and the department of physical education of the university of Beijing.

      Liberal arts colleges now have multiple research entities (Chinese oil geophysical exploration key laboratory, China petroleum logging key laboratory), China petrochemical integrated geophysical research center, 1 state key disciplines, 3 post-doctoral mobile stations, doctorate authorization level 2, doctorate authorized disciplines 4, a master's degree authorization subject 30 undergraduate and professional one. Liberal arts college with the department "one thousand plan" national distinguished experts 2 people, the ministry of education "cheung kong scholars programme" distinguished professor 3 people, the ministry of science and technology "973" chief scientist 1 person, "new century excellent talents to support the ministry of education plans, winner of four people, 1 provincial famous teachers, Beijing outstanding teaching team 1, Beijing college experimental teaching demonstration center 2. College will inherit the traditional advantage of Beijing school cadre, the practice of campus personnel training, scientific research and social service concept, strengthening with famous universities at home and abroad, the local government as well as exchanges and cooperation in a wide range of industries, efforts to build up the college talent training quality is high, the high level of scientific research, social service ability, characteristic of the domestic first-class school.