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 listedWuchang University of Technology
Private10 10 programs· Private engineering university in Wuhan, recognised for its applied technology programs.
Wuhan University of Technology
#622Public8 8 programs· Formed in 2000, Wuhan University of Technology leads China in materials, shipbuilding and automotive engineering.
Guangdong University of Technology
#858Public11 11 programs· Public engineering university in Guangzhou, an engine of Guangdong's manufacturing industry.
Zhejiang University of Technology
#427Public12 12 programs· Public engineering university in Hangzhou, a pillar of Zhejiang's chemical and manufacturing industry.
Tianjin University
#177Public15 15 programs· Founded in 1895, Tianjin University is China's first modern university, a pioneer in engineering and architecture.
Wuhan University
#121Public17 17 programs· Founded in 1893, Wuhan University is a C9 League institution with a stunning lakeside campus, strong in law and engineering.
Xiamen University
#212Public16 16 programs· Founded in 1921 by the sea, Xiamen University is an elite public university famed for its campus and business school.
Yangzhou University
#388Public12 12 programs· Comprehensive public university in Yangzhou formed in 1992 from six historic institutions.
Zhengzhou University
#464Public9 9 programs· A large comprehensive university in Henan, Zhengzhou University is a "211" and "Double First-Class" hub of central China.
Beijing Forestry University
#780Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Beijing, China's leading institution in forest sciences.
China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
#706Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Beijing, specialising in geosciences and natural resources.
China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
#564Public12 12 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Wuhan, internationally recognised in geosciences.
Chongqing College of Humanities, Science & Technology
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Chongqing stemming from Southwest University, oriented toward humanities and sciences.
China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)
#503Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Beijing, a reference in mining, energy and mine safety.
China University of Mining and Technology (Xuzhou)
#623Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Xuzhou, China's reference in mining and energy engineering.
Ocean University of China
#539Public9 9 programs· Based in Qingdao, Ocean University of China is the national reference in marine science and technology.
Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
#314Public9 9 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Nanjing, specialising in telecommunications and IT.
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
#802Public8 8 programs· Founded in 1955, BUPT is China's flagship university for telecommunications, networks and artificial intelligence.
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
#565Public10 10 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Nanjing, a world leader in atmospheric science.
Changchun Sci-Tech University
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Changchun, Jilin, focused on engineering and health sciences.
University of Science and Technology of China
#75Public13 13 programs· Founded in 1958 in Hefei, USTC is a C9 League elite devoted to cutting-edge science, quantum research and new technologies.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
#190Public17 17 programs· HUST in Wuhan is a leading Chinese research university famed for engineering, optics and one of Asia's largest medical schools.
East China University of Science and Technology
#476Public8 8 programs· Founded in Shanghai in 1952 as a chemical sciences school, ECUST has become a leading multidisciplinary engineering university.
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
#476Public8 8 programs· Founded in Nanjing in 1953, NJUST is a renowned engineering university tied to the defense industry and optics.