Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), founded on June 7, 1920, is a elite national public research university and a founding member of China’s C9 League. Known as the "Cradle of Engineers," HIT is one of the premier institutions globally for aerospace and engineering sciences

One University, Three Campuses 

HIT operates a unique "One University, Three Campuses" structure across China: 

1. Harbin Campus (Main): Located in Heilongjiang, it focuses on traditional strengths in astronautics and heavy industry.
2. Weihai Campus: Situated in Shandong, specializing in marine science, automotive engineering, and oceanic technology.
3. Shenzhen Campus: Located in Guangdong's tech hub, with a focus on artificial intelligence, smart cities, and future information technology. 

2026 Rankings & Academic Status 

For 2026, HIT continues to hold a high standing in global university rankings: 

1. QS World University Rankings 2026: Ranked #256 globally.
2. Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: Ranked #131 globally.
3. US News Best Global Universities: Ranked #3 in Engineering and #2 in Environmental Engineering globally.
4. Subject Strengths: Mechanics ranks #1 in China; Materials Science and Computer Science are within the top 0.1% of global research. 

International Admissions & Scholarships (2026)

The university actively recruits international students for its diverse degree programs. 

1. Application Deadlines for 2026:
2. Autumn Intake: Applications close on May 31, 2026.
3. Scholarship Deadline: CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) applications typically close between December 31, 2025, and February 20, 2026.
4. Tuition & Fees:
5. Bachelor's: 20,000 RMB/year (Chinese-taught) to 26,000 RMB/year (English-taught).
6. Master's (English-taught): Approximately 34,000 RMB ($4,879 USD) per year.
7. Fully Funded Scholarships: The HIT CSC Scholarship covers full tuition, accommodation, and provides a monthly stipend of up to 3,500 RMB for PhD students. 

National Defense & Innovation

HIT is one of the "Seven Sons of National Defence" and a major contributor to China’s space program. It led the development of the Shenzhou and Kuaizhou series spacecraft and launched the first student-led Sino-Russian university microsatellite, "AstroFriendship," in 2024.