Quick Summary
Harbin Institute of Technology is a public research university founded in 1920, located in Harbin, China. Ranked #252 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 53500 students including 5.2% from outside China. Known for strengths in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
HIT is a member of the C9 League (China's Ivy League) and is internationally recognized as a global leader in engineering and space science research.
Subject Strengths
Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringMaterials ScienceComputer ScienceAutomation and Control
Founded1920
TypePublic Research University
Total Students53500
Intl Students5.2%
Faculty Ratio11.5
CampusUrban / Multi-campus
Campus Size1,100 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHarbin First Hospital,Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China, ABET (Selected Engineering Programs), AMBA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#252
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#168
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate,Short-term Language Programs
Programs
Mechanics,Mechanical Engineering,Materials Science and Engineering,Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics,Electrical Engineering
PhD Programs
Selected MOOCs on Chinese University MOOC platform
Online Programs
State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System,State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining,National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Multi-spectral Information Processing
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, ABET (Selected Engineering Programs), AMBA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Strong performance in mathematics and physics is essential. For international students, applying for the CSC Scholarship early (by March) is highly recommended.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chinese Yuan
UG Tuition
¥25,000/yr
per year · CNY
Living Cost
¥28,000/yr
per year · CNY
PG Tuition
¥32,000/yr
per year · CNY
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥57,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CNY
Scholarships AvailableChinese Government Scholarship (CSC),HIT Scholarship for International Students,Confucius Institute Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$6,500
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students and selected international research assistants.
Work-StudyLimited on-campus positions for international students.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate,Short-term Language Programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Science and Technology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Automation | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Mechanical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and aerospace industries.
Industry Connections
CASCAVICHuaweiTencentBaidu
Notable Alumni
Sun Jiadong,Li Zhanshu,Ma Huateng (Shenzhen Graduate School affiliation)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pools, indoor stadiums, football pitches, basketball courts.
Student Clubs
Over 100 clubs including Robotics Club, Aerospace Modeling, and International Cultural Exchange Association.
Library Resources
Over 3.5 million volumes, extensive digital databases in engineering and technology.
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with over 300 universities in 40 countries including UC Berkeley and TU Munich.
Summer Programs
HIT International Summer School