Painted illustration inspired by Harbin Institute of Technology’s historic main building and leafy campus
Harbin Institute of Technology official seal

HITHarbin, China

International undergraduate study

Harbin Institute of Technology

哈尔滨工业大学

A leading university for engineering and technology

  • Founded 1920
  • C9 League
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
Verified official HIT sourcesUpdated 8 October 2026
QS ranking#190
LocationHarbin
Teaching languageChinese & English
Degree length4–5 years
Tuition guideRMB 20k–26k
Application status2026 intake closed

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

An engineering-focused C9 university in a distinctive northern city. Explore Chinese-taught degrees and selected English-taught options across technology, architecture, design and management.

Explore HIT’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in 1920, Harbin Institute of Technology is a public research university and C9 League member with campuses in Harbin, Weihai and Shenzhen. This view covers international undergraduate admissions in Harbin; Shenzhen has a separate admissions process.

Academic strengths

HIT is particularly known for aerospace, robotics, computing, electronics, materials, energy and infrastructure. Its undergraduate catalogue also includes architecture, design, management and selected humanities subjects.

  • A strong engineering identity

    Build technical foundations through research, design projects and practical problem solving.

  • A community beyond lectures

    Meet Chinese and international classmates through Hi-Talk’s cultural activities, Coffee Corner and country-themed events.

  • A distinctive northern city

    Enjoy Harbin’s architecture and generally lower living costs than Beijing or Shanghai.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 · 210+ Chinese-taught degrees; Chinese Language and Literature is excepted Scores, alternatives & exam details

The certificate must be valid within two years. The published HSK rule excludes Chinese Language and Literature.

Accepted alternatives

  • A certificate from your previous institution confirming Chinese-medium study, subject to HIT’s review

Chinese-taught applicants do not need an English proficiency certificate.

English language IELTS above 6.0 / TOEFL above 80 English-taught degrees; each class needs at least 20 students Scores, alternatives & exam details

Academic IELTS must be above 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT above 80. These are the detailed undergraduate guide’s thresholds.

Accepted alternatives

  • Another accepted equivalent English qualification
  • A previous-institution certificate confirming that compulsory courses were taught in English

No Chinese proficiency certificate is required for English-taught study. An English class opens only with at least 20 students.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by HIT

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

STEM Chinese for technical/science majors; Humanities Chinese for humanities, architecture/design and business/management. English routes are exempt.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

All Chinese- and English-taught degrees.

Required
Physics

Astronautics, electronics, electrical engineering, mathematics, computing, mechatronics, materials, energy, instrumentation, civil engineering and transport.

By programme
Chemistry

Chemistry/chemical engineering, environment, life science and medicine, in either teaching language.

By programme

Papers are fixed by major. Humanities, architecture/design and business/management need neither science paper. Upload results with your application.

The official major and CSCA catalogue lists the papers for each teaching route. Official exam details

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

One academic application route for Chinese- and English-taught undergraduate study.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your programme

Choose your major and teaching language, then check CSCA and language requirements. English classes need at least 20 students; keep an alternative if the class cannot open.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

All applicants

Summarise your education, relevant activities, achievements and experience. A CV is required for undergraduate and HIT Scholarship applications.

CSCA score report

All applicants

Register early and prepare for the fixed paper combination for your major and teaching language. Obtain valid results and upload the score report with your application.

Study plan

CSC Type A applicants only

Prepare a Chinese or English study plan for CSC Type A. Published 2026/27 embassy guidance requires at least 200 words for undergraduates; follow your authority’s additional instructions.

All other required documents

  • Language qualification

    Provide the required language certificate or accepted prior-teaching-language evidence; check validity and programme exceptions.

  • Academic record

    Prepare your diploma or expected-graduation certificate and full transcripts. Arrange notarised Chinese or English translations where needed; retain the original diploma for registration.

  • Passport identification page

    Upload a clear scan with your identity details.

  • Physical examination and non-criminal record

    Each document must be valid within six months.

  • Application-fee remittance voucher

    Show your passport name. The published fees are RMB 400 for self-financed study and RMB 600 for HIT Scholarship applications.

  • Financial evidence

    A bank deposit certificate for at least RMB 20,000 or equivalent.

  • Guardian certificate, if applicable

    The 2026 guide requires a notarised guardianship certificate for applicants under 18 on 1 September 2026.

  • Additional achievements

    Academic, sport, arts, cultural-exchange or public-service evidence is optional.

Upload documents online. Materials in other languages need notarised Chinese or English translations. Bring your original diploma to registration.

HIT application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

97 options
Browse all 97 options

HIT undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
AutomationSchool of AstronauticsChinese
AutomationSchool of AstronauticsEnglish
Intelligent Equipment and SystemSchool of AstronauticsChinese
Detection Guidance and Control TechnologySchool of AstronauticsChinese
Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated SystemSchool of AstronauticsChinese
Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated SystemSchool of AstronauticsEnglish
Microelectronics Science and EngineeringSchool of AstronauticsChinese
Intelligent Vision EngineeringSchool of AstronauticsChinese
Communication EngineeringSchool of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
Communication EngineeringSchool of Electronics and Information EngineeringEnglish
Electronic Information EngineeringSchool of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringSchool of Electronics and Information EngineeringEnglish
Information Countermeasure TechnologySchool of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
Intelligence Science and TechnologySchool of Electronics and Information EngineeringChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationSchool of Electrical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationSchool of Electrical Engineering and AutomationEnglish
Energy Internet EngineeringSchool of Electrical Engineering and AutomationChinese
StatisticsSchool of MathematicsChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyFaculty of ComputingChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyFaculty of ComputingEnglish
Artificial IntelligenceFaculty of ComputingChinese
Artificial IntelligenceFaculty of ComputingEnglish
Information SecurityFaculty of ComputingChinese
Software EngineeringFaculty of ComputingChinese
Mechanical Design Manufacturing and AutomationSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringChinese
Flight Vehicle Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringChinese
Robot EngineeringSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringChinese
Robot EngineeringSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringEnglish
Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringChinese
Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringEnglish
Bionic Science and EngineeringSchool of Mechatronics EngineeringChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringEnglish
Material Forming and Controlling EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Welding Technology and EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Welding Technology and EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringEnglish
Photoelectric Information Materials and DevicesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Electrical Encapsulation TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringSchool of Energy Science and EngineeringChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringSchool of Energy Science and EngineeringEnglish
Aircraft Power EngineeringSchool of Energy Science and EngineeringChinese
Nuclear Engineering and TechnologySchool of Energy Science and EngineeringChinese
Energy Storage Science and EngineeringSchool of Energy Science and EngineeringChinese
Precise InstrumentSchool of Instrumentation Science and EngineeringChinese
Intelligent Perception EngineeringSchool of Instrumentation Science and EngineeringChinese
Measurement and Testing Technology and InstrumentSchool of Instrumentation Science and EngineeringChinese
Measurement and Testing Technology and InstrumentSchool of Instrumentation Science and EngineeringEnglish
Civil EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Civil EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringEnglish
City Underground Space EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Intelligent ConstructionSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Intelligent ConstructionSchool of Civil EngineeringEnglish
Road Bridge and River Crossing EngineeringSchool of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Traffic EngineeringSchool of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Traffic EngineeringSchool of Transportation Science and EngineeringEnglish
Intelligent TransportationSchool of Transportation Science and EngineeringChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringEnglish
Polymer Materials and EngineeringSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChinese
Applied ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of EnvironmentChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of EnvironmentEnglish
Environmental ScienceSchool of EnvironmentChinese
Water Supply and Sewerage EngineeringSchool of EnvironmentChinese
City Water System EngineeringSchool of EnvironmentChinese
Biological TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and MedicineChinese
Biological EngineeringFaculty of Life Science and MedicineChinese
Biological EngineeringFaculty of Life Science and MedicineEnglish
BioinformaticsFaculty of Life Science and MedicineChinese
Intelligent Medical EngineeringFaculty of Life Science and MedicineChinese
Intelligent Medical EngineeringFaculty of Life Science and MedicineEnglish
SociologyFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesChinese
SociologyFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesEnglish
RussianFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesChinese
LawFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesChinese
International Organizations and Global GovernanceFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesChinese
International Organizations and Global GovernanceFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesEnglish
Chinese LiteratureFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesChinese
Building Environment and Energy Application EngineeringSchool of Architecture and DesignChinese
Building Environment and Energy Application EngineeringSchool of Architecture and DesignEnglish
Digital Media ArtSchool of Architecture and DesignChinese
Digital Media ArtSchool of Architecture and DesignEnglish
Product DesignSchool of Architecture and DesignChinese
Product DesignSchool of Architecture and DesignEnglish
ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and DesignChinese
ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and DesignEnglish
Urban and Rural PlanningSchool of Architecture and DesignChinese
Urban and Rural PlanningSchool of Architecture and DesignEnglish
Information Management and Information SystemSchool of ManagementChinese
Big Data Management and ApplicationSchool of ManagementChinese
Big Data Management and ApplicationSchool of ManagementEnglish
Computational FinanceSchool of ManagementChinese
Digital EconomySchool of ManagementChinese
Digital EconomySchool of ManagementEnglish
Business ManagementBusiness SchoolChinese
Business ManagementBusiness SchoolEnglish
AccountingBusiness SchoolChinese

How you choose your majorChoose your major and teaching language during application. Chinese and English routes are listed separately where both are offered. English-taught classes open only with at least 20 students; a class is cancelled if enrolment is below this minimum.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB60,000

Tuition

RMB / year20,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year12,000Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year18,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year2,400Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year7,600Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual undergraduate tuition, selected by teaching language.

Accommodation

RMB 1,000 per month, the upper published dormitory rate.

Twelve-month reference; utilities and internet are separate.

Food

Meals and everyday food spending.

Planning estimate of RMB 1,500 per month.

Transport

Local public transport and occasional short journeys.

Planning estimate of RMB 200 per month.

Other costs

Insurance, books, visa costs, winter clothing and personal essentials.

Includes published annual insurance of RMB 800. Excludes flights, personal travel and application fees.

Tuition and dormitory rates follow the 2026 undergraduate guide, checked 3 October 2026. Other amounts are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship Type A

FundingFull funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition and accommodation
  • Medical insurance and living allowance
  • No living allowance before arrival
Application
Apply through the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate and list HIT as your first-priority institution. Follow that authority’s deadline.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission.
Selection
Nomination and university review; funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
Official scholarship details
University scholarship

HIT Scholarship — Elite

Funding100% tuition waiver
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full tuition waiver
  • Living costs are separate
  • Annual scholarship review
Application
Apply through HIT’s system; applicants must be under 25. The application fee is RMB 600.
CSCA
Required; submit the score report with your application.
Selection
Excellent academic performance. Continued funding depends on annual academic, attendance and conduct review.
Official scholarship details
University scholarship

HIT Scholarship — First, Second or Third

Funding20–50% tuition waiver
Competition*High

Coverage

  • First: 50% tuition waiver
  • Second: 30%; Third: 20%
  • Annual scholarship review
Application
Apply through HIT’s system; applicants must be under 25. Do not apply for CSC and HIT scholarships simultaneously.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate applicants.
Selection
Academic merit, followed by annual academic, attendance and conduct review.
Official scholarship details

Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates, not published acceptance rates. The 2026 HIT Scholarship pages give different deadlines: 31 May on the scholarship page and 15 July in the undergraduate guide; both have passed. Applicants cannot apply for CSC and HIT scholarships simultaneously.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Harbin base.

On campus

International student dormitories

RMB 800–1,000 per month; water, electricity and internet are separate.

Subject to availabilityLocations & practical details
Locations
HIT international student accommodation in Harbin; your offer and booking information specify the arrangement.
Best for
A simpler arrival and easier access to campus facilities.
Plan for
Room type, booking instructions, utilities, internet and confirmation of your place.
Off campus

Private rental in Harbin

More space and independence, with costs and commute varying by location.

More flexibilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Private housing within a practical commute of your teaching campus.
Best for
Students who prefer independence or do not secure a dormitory.
Plan for
Deposit, contract, utilities, winter heating, commute and temporary-residence registration.

Have a housing backup. On-campus rooms are not guaranteed for all self-funded international students. Prepare an off-campus option before arrival.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation of students walking and cycling along a golden autumn avenue inspired by HIT’s Harbin campus
Autumn on campus
AI city illustration inspired by Harbin in winter
Beyond the campus gates

Harbin after class

Harbin combines European-influenced architecture, hearty northern food and a celebrated winter ice festival. Living costs are generally lower than in Beijing or Shanghai, but long, very cold winters make warm clothing and a manageable commute essential.

Campus routine

Expect a technical study environment shaped by laboratories, design projects, engineering competitions and collaborative problem solving.

Around Nangang

Campus life sits within Harbin’s established university neighbourhood. Match your housing location to the campus where your classes take place.

Weekends in Harbin

Explore Central Street, local food and the city’s architectural heritage. Winter brings snow, ice attractions and much colder outdoor conditions.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Undergraduate guide and the 2026/27 major and CSCA catalogue checked 8 October 2026. Scholarship information checked 3 October 2026. The official pages still describe September 2026 entry; its self-financed deadline was 15 July 2026.

Deadlines, class availability, fees and scholarship conditions can change. Competitive grade targets and unpublished living costs are ChinaStudyGuide estimates, not official requirements.