China — university guide
The 143 universities in China in 2026
An informative guide to the 143 higher education institutions in China: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
143
Universities
99
Public
44
Private
#14
Best ranking
Tsinghua University
2,500 CNY
Min bachelor fee
62
Programs
Bachelor fee range in China
Based on the 110 universities in China that published their fees.
Min2,500 CNYMax31,000 CNY
Universities in China: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
99
Public universities
The public institutions in China
99universities
44
Private universities
The private institutions in China
44universities
99
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
99universities
110
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
110universities
143
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
143universities
62
Programs
Fields offered in China
62programs
List of universities in China in 2026
143 universities listedChengdu College of Arts and Sciences
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Chengdu, Sichuan, offering management, arts and communication programs.
Chengdu Jincheng College
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Chengdu, Sichuan, growing out of Sichuan University's independent college.
Nanfang College, Guangzhou
Private7 7 programs· Private applied university in Guangzhou, growing out of Sun Yat-sen University's Nanfang College.
Wenhua College
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Wuhan, growing out of Huazhong University of Science and Technology's independent college.
Jilin Institute of Architecture and Technology
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Changchun specializing in architecture, civil engineering and urban planning.
Wuhan Institute of Bioengineering
Private7 7 programs· Private applied university in Wuhan, Hubei, specializing in biotechnology and pharmacy.
Harbin Institute of Technology
#128Public14 14 programs· Founded in 1920, HIT is a top Chinese engineering powerhouse and C9 League member, renowned for space and robotics research.
Nanchang Institute of Technology
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Nanchang, Jiangxi, founded in 1958 and recognized in hydraulic and civil engineering.
Beijing Institute of Technology
#193Public13 13 programs· Founded in 1940, Beijing Institute of Technology is an elite engineering university and a pioneer of China's defence industry.
Shenyang Institute of Technology
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university near Shenyang, Liaoning, training engineers and technicians.
Qilu Institute of Technology
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Shandong focused on applied sciences, health and engineering from its Jinan campuses.
Yanjing Institute of Technology
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Langfang, Hebei, at the heart of the capital region.
Zhongyuan Institute of Science and Technology
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Zhengzhou, Henan, growing out of Henan Normal University's Xinlian College.
Moutai Institute
Private9 9 programs· Private institute in Renhuai founded in 2017 with the Moutai Group, China's only brewing-industry university.
China Agricultural University
#410Public13 13 programs· Founded in 1905 in Beijing, China Agricultural University is the nation's top institution for agronomy and veterinary science.
Huazhong Agricultural University
#605Public8 8 programs· Founded in Wuhan in 1898, Huazhong Agricultural University is a Chinese reference in agronomy, biotechnology and veterinary science.
Nanjing Agricultural University
#573Public8 8 programs· Heir to an 1902 agricultural school, Nanjing Agricultural University is a Chinese pillar of agronomy and veterinary science.
Guangdong Baiyun University
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Guangzhou, a pioneer of private education in Guangdong.
Beihang University
#212Public13 13 programs· Founded in 1952, Beihang University is China's premier aeronautics and astronautics institution, also strong in AI and robotics.
Qingdao Binhai University
Private9 9 programs· Private university founded in 1992 in Qingdao, offering applied programs in business, health and technology.
Chang'an University
#756Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Xi'an, China's reference in roads, bridges and transport.
Northwest A&F University
#616Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Yangling, China's leader in agronomy and plant biotechnology.
Hangzhou Dianzi University
#759Public7 7 programs· Public university of electronics and computing in Hangzhou, at the heart of China's digital ecosystem.
Chongqing University
#333Public8 8 programs· Founded in 1929, Chongqing University is a "985" engineering hub at the heart of southwest China's metropolis.