Painted interpretation inspired by the HIT Shenzhen entrance wall and modern academic towers
Harbin Institute of Technology official seal

HITShenzhen campus · China

International undergraduate study

Harbin Institute of Technology

哈尔滨工业大学（深圳）

A leading university for engineering and technology

  • Founded 1920
  • C9 League
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
Verified official HIT Shenzhen sourcesUpdated 22 October 2026
QS ranking#190
LocationShenzhen
Teaching languageEnglish
Degree length4–5 years
Tuition guideRMB 30k
Application status2026 intake closed

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

HIT’s southern campus in Shenzhen University Town, offering eight English-taught undergraduate programmes in a major technology city.

Explore HIT’s story and strengths

History & identity

HIT was founded in 1920 and has campuses in Harbin, Weihai and Shenzhen. Its Shenzhen campus grew from a graduate school established in 2002 and is located in University Town, Nanshan. This view covers Shenzhen’s international undergraduate admissions.

Academic strengths

The international undergraduate catalogue combines computing and engineering with business, economics and architecture. All eight listed programmes are English-taught; Architecture takes five years and the other degrees normally take four.

  • HIT’s engineering expertise

    Study computing, optoelectronics, mechanical, energy or civil engineering within HIT’s established engineering tradition.

  • A major technology city

    Live in Shenzhen’s Greater Bay Area setting, home to established technology companies and a large innovation economy.

  • A university-town community

    Live and study in Shenzhen University Town, alongside Peking and Tsinghua campuses.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language Not required No Chinese certificate for the published English-taught degrees Scores, alternatives & exam details

No Chinese-language certificate is required for the eight English-taught programmes in the 2026 international undergraduate guide.

Accepted alternatives

Not applicable

No Chinese-taught degree is listed in the 2026 Shenzhen international undergraduate guide.

English language IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 115 All eight undergraduate programmes are taught in English Scores, alternatives & exam details

IELTS must be at least 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5, TOEFL at least 80, or Duolingo at least 115.

Accepted alternatives

  • A previous-institution certificate confirming that your previous degree was taught in English
  • Applicants whose first language is English are exempt from an English certificate

The university entrance examination is also conducted online in English.

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

Not needed for Shenzhen’s published English-taught undergraduate programmes.

Not required
Mathematics

All eight programmes; take the English-language paper.

Required
Physics

Computer Science, Optoelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering, and Civil Engineering; take the English-language paper.

By programme
Chemistry

Not listed for any of the eight undergraduate programmes.

Not required

Business Administration, Economics and Architecture require Mathematics only. The other five programmes require Mathematics and Physics. Shenzhen’s separate entrance exam uses the same subject groups.

CSCA results and the university entrance exam both inform admission. You may apply before receiving CSCA results, but must submit valid results within the university’s notified period for final admission. Official programme and testing guide · Official CSCA details

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Shenzhen has its own application portal and online entrance examination.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose two programmes

List two programme preferences within the same entrance-exam subject group. If both require Mathematics and Physics, your second choice must also be a related programme.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

All applicants

Give a continuous account of your education and practical experience from junior high school to the application date. Do not leave timeline gaps longer than six months.

CSCA score report

All applicants

Register early, prepare for the required Mathematics and, where applicable, Physics papers in English, then submit valid results by the notified deadline. You may apply before results are available, but need them for final admission.

English-language evidence

Test result or published exemption

Book your English test and allow time to receive results, or obtain a previous-institution certificate confirming your degree was taught in English. First-language English applicants do not need a certificate.

All other required documents

  • Passport identification page

    Your passport must remain valid for at least another two years.

  • Academic record

    Prepare your high-school diploma or expected-graduation certificate and all high-school transcripts, with Chinese or English translations where needed. Expected graduates must bring their original diploma to registration.

  • Guardian guarantee, if applicable

    Required if under 18 on 1 September 2026. The guardian must be an adult in China who is a Chinese citizen or holds permanent residence or a work visa. Guarantees issued abroad need Chinese embassy notarisation or an Apostille.

  • Foreigner physical examination

    Complete every field, with the doctor’s signature, hospital stamp and stamp across the photograph. The report must be within six months.

  • Non-criminal record

    Provide a certificate issued within six months.

  • Financial evidence

    Provide a bank statement showing at least RMB 20,000 or equivalent in the applicant’s or legal guardian’s account.

  • Application-fee payment proof

    Keep proof of the RMB 400 payment and enter the required reference number in the portal.

  • Additional achievements

    Supporting awards or other achievements are optional.

Submit complete, accurate materials in Chinese or English, translating other languages. No personal statement or recommendation letters are listed in the 2026 undergraduate checklist.

HIT Shenzhen application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

8 options
Browse all 8 options

HIT undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Computer Science and TechnologyCollege of InformaticsEnglish
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringCollege of InformaticsEnglish
Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and AutomationCollege of Artificial IntelligenceEnglish
Energy and Power EngineeringCollege of Artificial IntelligenceEnglish
Civil EngineeringCollege of Artificial IntelligenceEnglish
Business AdministrationCollege of Future StudiesEnglish
EconomicsCollege of Future StudiesEnglish
ArchitectureCollege of Future StudiesEnglish

How you choose your majorChoose two preferences within the same entrance-exam subject group; Mathematics-and-Physics choices must also be related. Architecture takes five years; the other programmes take four. All eight are English-taught.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB90,000

Tuition

RMB / year30,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year24,000Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year24,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year3,600Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year8,400Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual tuition for all eight undergraduate programmes.

Accommodation

A housing allowance, not a published dormitory price.

Planning estimate: RMB 2,000/month for twelve months; private rent and deposits vary.

Food

Meals and everyday food spending.

Planning estimate: RMB 2,000/month.

Transport

Local public transport and occasional short journeys.

Planning estimate: RMB 300/month.

Other costs

Insurance, health checks, residence permit, books and personal essentials.

Includes published insurance RMB 800/year, medical check RMB 500 and residence permit RMB 400/year.

Official fees: 2026 Shenzhen guide, checked 22 October 2026. Living costs are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; exclude flights, application fees and refundable deposits. Pay the full first-year tuition before any scholarship reimbursement after registration.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Campus entrance scholarship

HITSZ Entrance Scholarship

Funding70–100% tuition support
Competition*High to very high

Coverage

  • Major Award: 100% tuition + RMB 1,000/month
  • First Award: 100% tuition
  • Second Award: 80%; Third Award: 70%
Application
Automatic consideration with your undergraduate application; no separate application. Tuition support is reimbursed after registration.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission.
Selection
Competitive entrance selection. Initial-year awards continue only subject to annual academic and conduct review.
Official scholarship details
Municipal scholarship

Shenzhen Universiade International Scholarship

FundingRMB 30,000/year
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For enrolled international students
  • Subject to annual quotas
  • May accompany an Entrance Scholarship
Application
Apply after enrolment when the annual call opens, usually April–May.
CSCA
Required for your original undergraduate admission; no separate award-specific paper is listed.
Selection
Annual scholarship selection and available quota; do not treat it as guaranteed first-year funding.
Official scholarship details
Provincial scholarship

Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship

FundingRMB 10,000/year
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For new and enrolled international students
  • Subject to annual quotas
  • May accompany an Entrance Scholarship
Application
Follow the annual campus call, usually June–September.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission; no separate award-specific paper is listed.
Selection
Annual scholarship assessment and available quota. Award availability is not guaranteed.
Official scholarship details

Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates. These are Shenzhen’s published undergraduate awards, not Harbin’s HIT Scholarship tiers. The separate Shenzhen CSC Type B call is for postgraduate study.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Shenzhen base.

On campus

First-year campus dormitories

Triple or quadruple rooms; prices are given when booking opens.

Not guaranteedLocations & practical details
Locations
Shenzhen campus accommodation, allocated through the campus reservation process.
Best for
First-year students who secure a room through the first-come reservation system.
Plan for
Vacate by the end of the first summer. Later housing is not guaranteed; college waiting lists apply.
Off campus

Private rental in Shenzhen

Budget for the local rental market and a practical commute to University Town.

Essential backupLocations & practical details
Locations
University Town, Xili and other areas within a manageable commute of campus.
Best for
Students without a dormitory place and those arranging housing beyond the first year.
Plan for
Deposit, contract, utilities, commute and temporary-residence registration; rental costs vary substantially.

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 a leafy courtyard and modern academic buildings inspired by HIT Shenzhen
A subtropical campus afternoon
Painted interpretation inspired by Shenzhen Bay’s promenade and Nanshan skyline, including the Spring Bamboo tower
Beyond the campus gates

Shenzhen after class

Shenzhen offers a modern southern-city setting, coastal parks and a large technology economy. University Town sits in Nanshan’s Xili area; allow for humid summers, heavy rain and higher housing costs than Harbin.

Campus routine

Build your week around English-taught classes, technical assignments and collaborative study in a university-town setting.

Around University Town

Xili combines student neighbourhoods, everyday food options and access to the wider Nanshan district. Check your actual commute before signing a rental.

Weekends in Shenzhen

Explore Shenzhen Bay’s waterfront, museums and city parks. Plan outdoor time around the subtropical heat and seasonal rain.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

The official 2026 Shenzhen undergraduate prospectus was checked on 22 October 2026. Its application deadline was 20 May 2026; no 2027 undergraduate guide was listed on the admissions page. The QS rank is for HIT institution-wide, not a separate Shenzhen ranking.

This view covers international undergraduate study in Shenzhen only. Harbin has separate programmes and rules. Future intake details may change; unpublished living costs and competitive grade targets are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.