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 listedCapital Normal University
#801Public10 10 programs· Public Double First-Class university in Beijing founded in 1954, a pillar of teacher education.
Nanjing Normal University
#670Public12 12 programs· Public Double First-Class normal university in Nanjing, heir to the Sanjiang Normal School.
Beijing Normal University
#155Public14 14 programs· Founded in 1902, Beijing Normal University is China's leading institution for education sciences, psychology and humanities.
Fujian Normal University
#905Public12 12 programs· Public normal university founded in 1907 in Fuzhou, a cornerstone of teacher education in Fujian.
Hunan Normal University
#603Public12 12 programs· Public 211 normal university in Changsha founded in 1938, a pillar of education in Hunan.
Northeast Normal University
#601Public10 10 programs· Founded in 1946 in Changchun, Northeast Normal University is a leading center for teacher training and research in Northeast China.
Shaanxi Normal University
#738Public11 11 programs· Public Double First-Class normal university in Xi'an, known as the cradle of China's teachers.
Zhejiang Normal University
#557Public11 11 programs· Public normal university in Jinhua founded in 1956, specialising in education and humanities.
Xi'an Peihua University
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Xi'an, Shaanxi, centered on finance, commerce and humanities.
Northwestern Polytechnical University
#267Public13 13 programs· Based in Xi'an, NWPU is an elite engineering university for aeronautics, space and marine technology, tied to defence industry.
Sanjiang University
Private7 7 programs· Jiangsu's first private university, founded in 1992 in Nanjing and named after the 1902 Sanjiang Normal School.
Shandong Xiehe University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Jinan specialising in medicine, nursing and health sciences since 1993.
ShanghaiTech University
#209Public8 8 programs· Founded in 2013 by Shanghai and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, ShanghaiTech pursues cutting-edge research at small scale.
Sun Yat-sen University
#175Public18 18 programs· Founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen, SYSU is southern China's leading comprehensive university, strong in medicine and management.
Wuxi Taihu University
Private10 10 programs· Private applied university founded in 2002 in Wuxi, focused on engineering, business and digital technologies.
Tongji University
#124Public16 16 programs· Founded in 1907 in Shanghai, Tongji University is China's benchmark for architecture, civil engineering and environmental sciences.
Tsinghua University
#14Public20 20 programs· Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is China's top institution, a C9 League member, and a world leader in engineering and science.
Wuchang Shouyi University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Wuhan founded in 2000, growing out of a college affiliated to Huazhong University.
Xidian University
#585Public8 8 programs· Born in 1931 from military radio schools, Xidian University in Xi'an is a national leader in electronics, computing and cybersecurity.
Xijing University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Xi'an founded in 1994, a Chinese pioneer of private higher education.
Anhui Xinhua University
Private6 6 programs· Private applied university in Hefei, Anhui, growing out of USTC's independent college.
Yango University
Private6 6 programs· Private university in Fuzhou, Fujian, founded in 2001 and recognized in civil engineering and computing.
Zhejiang Shuren University
Private10 10 programs· Private university founded in 1984 in Hangzhou, one of Zhejiang's first private universities.