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 listedSoutheast University
#224Public13 13 programs· Founded in 1902 in Nanjing, Southeast University is a top Chinese public university famed for engineering and architecture.
Yunnan University
#310Public2 2 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Kunming, China's scientific gateway to Southeast Asia.
Zhejiang University
#35Public21 21 programs· An elite C9 League university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang University excels in medicine, engineering, AI and computer science.
Fudan University
#35Public22 22 programs· Founded in 1905 in Shanghai, Fudan University is a C9 League elite renowned for medicine, economics and journalism.
Changchun Guanghua University
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Changchun, Jilin, recognized for education, arts and tourism programs.
Hohai University
#656Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Nanjing, a world leader in water engineering.
Qingdao Huanghai University
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university on Qingdao's west coast, founded in 1996, with master's degree rights.
Huanghe S&T University
Private11 11 programs· China's first private university, founded in 1984 in Zhengzhou, a pioneer of private education.
Xi'an International University
Private7 7 programs· Pioneering private university in Xi'an, Shaanxi, founded in 1992 and oriented toward applied professions.
Shanghai Jian Qiao University
Private6 6 programs· Private Shanghai university founded in 2000, known for its health sciences hub and applied arts.
Jiangnan University
#561Public8 8 programs· Rooted in a 1902 institution in Wuxi, Jiangnan University is China's reference in food science and textiles.
Beijing Jiaotong University
#724Public8 8 programs· Heir to China's first modern university founded in 1896, Beijing Jiaotong University is a leader in transport engineering.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
#34Public14 14 programs· Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a C9 League elite renowned for engineering, medicine, AI and its top-tier business school.
Xi'an Jiaotong University
#190Public13 13 programs· Xi'an Jiaotong University, a C9 League member, is a historic Chinese public university strong in electrical engineering and medicine.
Southwest Jiaotong University
#619Public8 8 programs· Founded in 1896, Southwest Jiaotong University in Chengdu is China's rail reference, nicknamed the "Cornell of the East".
Jinan University
#400Public12 12 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Guangzhou, China's foremost overseas-Chinese university.
North Henan Medical University
Private6 6 programs· Private medical university in Xinxiang, Henan, popular with international medical students.
Qingdao City University
Private7 7 programs· Private applied university in Qingdao, Shandong, growing out of Shandong University of Technology's Qindao College.
Shenyang City University
Private6 6 programs· Private applied-sciences university in Shenyang, Liaoning, oriented toward industry and service careers.
Guangzhou City University of Technology
Private10 10 programs· Private technology university in Guangzhou, founded in 2006 with Guangdong University of Technology.
Yantai Nanshan University
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Yantai, Shandong, founded by the Nanshan Group and welcoming international students.
Central China Normal University
#735Public10 10 programs· Rooted in a 1903 institution, CCNU in Wuhan is a major center for teacher training and humanities research.
East China Normal University
#279Public14 14 programs· Founded in 1951 in Shanghai, ECNU is a comprehensive 985 university renowned for teacher education and outstanding sciences.
South China Normal University
#557Public12 12 programs· Public Double First-Class normal university in Guangzhou, a pillar of education in Guangdong.