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Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin, CN · Ranking #11

Harbin Institute of Technology was founded in 1920; in 2000 it merged with Harbin University of Architecture. National key university under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; C9 League member; Double First-Class Class A. Three campuses: Harbin (main—engineering, aerospace, defence), Weihai (marine science, biotechnology, software), Shenzhen (graduate school). About 24 schools; strong in engineering (US News #3), environmental engineering (#2), automation and control (#1 globally in some rankings), aerospace. Over 51,000 students; ~2,000 international. CSC (Agency 10213) and HIT scholarships. “Number One Apartment” is one of Asia’s largest student dormitories.

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Harbin Institute of Technology

About the university

Harbin Institute of Technology was founded in 1920; in 2000 it merged with Harbin University of Architecture. National key university under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; C9 League member; Double First-Class Class A. Three campuses: Harbin (main—engineering, aerospace, defence), Weihai (marine science, biotechnology, software), Shenzhen (graduate school). About 24 schools; strong in engineering (US News #3), environmental engineering (#2), automation and control (#1 globally in some rankings), aerospace. Over 51,000 students; ~2,000 international. CSC (Agency 10213) and HIT scholarships. “Number One Apartment” is one of Asia’s largest student dormitories.

Key information

  • Location: Harbin, CN
  • Ranking #11
  • QS #252
  • THE #131
  • US News #128
  • National ranking #11
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • School of Astronautics
  • Electronics and Information Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Energy Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Automation
  • Instrument Science and Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture and Design
  • Transportation Science and Engineering
  • Faculty of Computing
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Management
  • Business School
  • School of Environment
  • Life Sciences and Medicine
  • Future Technology
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Marxism

Programs (11)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Campus life

Three campuses: Harbin (engineering, aerospace, defence), Weihai (marine, biotech, software), Shenzhen (graduate). Number One Apartment houses 4,000+; international dormitories with European-style facilities, 24h hot water, internet. Living 2,000–2,450 RMB/month. International Student Center runs city tours, culture weeks, ice/snow events. Harbin Ice and Snow Festival (Dec–Jan). Career Development Department: counselling, job database, workshops. Application deadline for September intake typically 30 June (20 June for postgraduate).

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $85 - $350 / per month

Housing options

  • Number One Apartment (hotel-style
  • 2–4 per room)
  • international student dormitories (24h hot water
  • internet
  • laundry)

Student clubs and organizations

  • International Student Center events (city tours
  • sports meetings
  • Chinese culture weeks
  • Beijing Opera
  • ice and snow world visits)
  • Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival (Dec–Jan)
  • Snow Construction Festival

Sports

  • sports meetings; varsity and club teams (детального публічного переліку немає)

Career & internships

Internships: Career Development Department provides career counselling, job database management, and career development workshops. No aggregate employment rate was found in open sources; HIT’s strength in engineering, aerospace, and defence typically leads to placements in industry, research, and public sector. Check career office and official reports for latest data.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • TOEFL
  • IELTS

Required documents

  • HIT application form
  • diploma and transcripts (notarized)
  • passport copy
  • foreigner physical examination form
  • two recommendation letters (graduate)
  • research proposal (800 words master’s
  • 1
  • 500 words PhD); for undergrad: high school diploma
  • transcripts
  • CSCA test; language: HSK 4 (≥210) for Chinese or IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English. Application fee 400 CNY/60 USD. Apply at hit.at0086.cn/StuApplication or hit.admissions.cn.

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $2,760 - $5,800 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 40.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type B): full tuition waiver, free dormitory, medical insurance (800 RMB/year), monthly stipend (master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB). Apply via CSC system; Agency 10213. Application fee 400 RMB; submit documents to [email protected]. Master’s under 35, PhD under 40. Chinese-taught: HSK 4 (≥210); English-taught: TOEFL 80+, IELTS 6.0+. HIT International Students Scholarship also available; check studyathit.hit.edu.cn. Deadlines typically Nov–Feb (two stages).

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1920
  • Teaching languages: english, chinese
  • Study formats: offline

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