Painted interpretation inspired by Tianjin University’s Peiyang University Memorial Pavilion and leafy Weijin Road square
Tianjin University official seal

TJUTianjin, China

International undergraduate study

Tianjin University

天津大学

Engineering ambition, built on a pioneering past

  • Founded 1895
  • Project 985 / 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 29 October 2026
QS ranking#=235
LocationTianjin
Teaching languageChinese / English
Degree length4–5 years
Tuition guideRMB 20,000–130,000/year
Application statusOpen · fall 2027

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1895 as Peiyang University. An engineering-led research university with a long tradition of practical learning.

Explore TJU’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded as Peiyang University in 1895, Tianjin University was China’s first modern university. It took its current name in 1951 and is a public research university in the Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class initiatives.

Engineering with breadth

Engineering is central to TJU’s identity, alongside architecture, science, medicine, management and humanities. International undergraduate choices include Chemical Engineering, Architecture, computing and Pharmaceutical Science.

  • A long engineering tradition

    Explore chemical engineering, civil engineering or architecture at a university with more than a century of engineering education.

  • A campus with character

    Lakeside paths, spring crabapple blossom and the Peiyang University memorial pavilion give the university’s Tianjin setting its character.

  • A city beyond the classroom

    Tianjin brings riverfront walks, historic neighbourhoods and a large northern Chinese city to explore alongside university life.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180 HSK 4 · 180 for School of International Education Scores, alternatives & exam details
Most Chinese-taught degrees
HSK Level 5 with at least 180.
School of International Education
HSK Level 4 with at least 180 for Chinese Language and its named directions.
Before graduation
Chinese-taught students must reach Chinese proficiency standard Level 5; Chinese Language students need Level 6.

Accepted alternatives

  • Native Chinese speakers and students whose high-school teaching was in Chinese may receive an HSK exemption, subject to university approval.

The graduation levels refer to the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages, rather than an automatically interchangeable HSK certificate.

English language IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 For the 13 English-taught programme options Scores, alternatives & exam details
English-taught degrees
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 for the 13 English options in the 2027 catalogue.
Chinese at entry
No HSK entry score is listed for English-taught degrees.
Before graduation
English-taught students must reach Chinese proficiency standard Level 4.

Accepted alternatives

  • Applicants from university-recognised native-English countries may be exempt. The English guide also accepts a high-school English-medium teaching certificate in place of IELTS or TOEFL.

English entry does not remove the Chinese-language learning requirement during your degree.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by TJU

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

Humanities Chinese for management, law, education, humanities and Chinese Language; STEM Chinese for science and engineering. Architecture accepts either. All English-taught degrees are exempt; School of International Education applicants with HSK 4 · 180 are exempt from Humanities Chinese.

By teaching route
Mathematics

Required across the schools listed in the 2027 paper table.

Required
Physics

Required for mechanical, electronic, civil, materials, mathematics and computing degrees, plus Applied Physics, Building Environment & Energy, and English-taught Smart Grid Information Engineering and Intelligent Medical Engineering. The Medical School, Earth System Science and Chinese-taught Intelligent Medical Engineering require Physics and Chemistry. Marine subjects and Food Science allow Physics or Chemistry.

By school / major
Chemistry

Required for chemical engineering, life sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Engineering / Science, Applied Chemistry and Biological Engineering. Also required alongside Physics for the Medical School, Earth System Science and Chinese-taught Intelligent Medical Engineering. Marine subjects and Food Science allow either science paper.

By school / major

Use Chinese versions of the foundation papers for Chinese-taught degrees and English versions for English degrees. No admission score cut-off is published. Preventive Medicine appears in the new catalogue, but its School of Disaster and Emergency Medicine is absent from the CSCA table; its exact paper combination remains unpublished.

2027 school-by-school CSCA combinations ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Choose your teaching language.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose & prepare

Select your degree and teaching language in the official catalogue. Prepare your study plan, CV and supporting documents, using the university’s templates where provided.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Study plan

All degree applicants

Write at least 600 words in the teaching language of your degree: Chinese for Chinese-taught study and English for English-taught study. Explain your preparation and plans for the selected programme.

CV & complete study history

All degree applicants

Give a continuous record from high school to the present, including any time after graduation and previous study in China. Use the official CV template and account accurately for your history.

Language & CSCA reports

All degree applicants

Prepare the HSK or English-language evidence required for your teaching route and a valid CSCA score report. SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP and IB results do not replace CSCA.

All other required documents

  • School records & translations

    Arrange your high-school diploma or pre-graduation certificate and full transcripts, or the accepted international test records. Documents in other languages need the original plus a notarised Chinese or English translation.

  • Passport and nationality evidence

    Upload a regular passport valid beyond 1 September 2027. Where applicable, add naturalisation, former-nationality or overseas-birth evidence and the required four-year China entry/exit visa records.

  • Physical examination

    Complete all items in the official Foreigner Physical Examination Record in Chinese or English. The 2027 guide accepts examination results dated after 30 September 2026.

  • Non-criminal record

    Provide a certificate issued within six months before applying. Current students may submit a school certificate of good conduct.

  • Financial support

    Upload a bank deposit certificate or your financial sponsor’s employment-income certificate. No universal minimum balance is published.

  • Applicants already studying in China

    Add your passport visa page and a certificate of good performance from your current school.

  • Under-18 guardianship

    If under 18 on 1 September 2027, submit the original notarised guardian certificate issued in Tianjin; the guardian must hold permanent Tianjin household registration.

  • Scholarship form & supporting evidence

    For university-administered awards, upload the award application form in the portal’s scholarship-form field. Add award certificates or other supporting evidence where relevant.

Upload original documents or the accepted notarised originals. TJU may request paper originals or additional authentication during review; bring the required originals for registration.

TJU application portal Email admissions Official document templates

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

81 options
Browse all 81 options

TJU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentCampusLanguage
Preventive MedicineSchool of Disaster and Emergency MedicineTianjinChinese
ArchitectureSchool of ArchitectureTianjinEnglish
ArchitectureSchool of ArchitectureTianjinChinese
Food Science and EngineeringSchool of Synthetic Biology and BiomanufacturingTianjinChinese
Harbor, Waterway and Coastal EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringTianjinChinese
LawLaw SchoolTianjinChinese
Materials Forming and Control EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjinChinese
AutomationSchool of Electrical and Information EngineeringTianjinChinese
Chinese LanguageSchool of International EducationTianjinChinese
Industrial DesignSchool of Mechanical EngineeringTianjinChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringTianjinChinese
Biomedical EngineeringMedical SchoolTianjinChinese
Urban and Rural PlanningSchool of ArchitectureTianjinEnglish
Chinese Language (Business Chinese Direction)School of International EducationTianjinChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureSchool of Humanities and ArtsTianjinChinese
Supply Chain ManagementCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Supply Chain Management (joint programme)Hainan International InstituteLingshui, HainanEnglish
Electronic Science and TechnologySchool of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics EngineeringTianjinChinese
Intelligent Medical EngineeringThe International Joint Institute of Tianjin University, FuzhouFuzhouChinese
Civil EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringTianjinChinese
Intelligent Medical EngineeringMedical SchoolTianjinChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjinChinese
Marine ScienceSchool of Marine Science and TechnologyTianjinChinese
Processing Equipment and Control EngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjinChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringSchool of Mechanical EngineeringTianjinChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringTianjinEnglish
Internet of Things EngineeringSchool of Electrical and Information EngineeringTianjinChinese
Smart Grid Information EngineeringSchool of Electrical and Information EngineeringTianjinChinese
Geographical ScienceSchool of Earth System ScienceTianjinChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsSchool of MathematicsTianjinChinese
Measuring & Controlling Technologies & InstrumentsSchool of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics EngineeringTianjinChinese
Data Science and Big Data TechnologySchool of MathematicsTianjinChinese
Naval Architecture and Ocean EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringTianjinChinese
Clinical MedicineMedical SchoolTianjinChinese
Environmental ScienceSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringTianjinChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjinEnglish
EnglishSchool of Foreign LanguagesTianjinChinese
Civil EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringTianjinEnglish
Electronic CommerceCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringSchool of Electrical and Information EngineeringTianjinChinese
Financial ManagementCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjinChinese
Hydraulic EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringTianjinChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyShenzhen International Institute of Tianjin UniversityShenzhenEnglish
Financial MathematicsSchool of MathematicsTianjinChinese
Smart Building and ConstructionSchool of ArchitectureTianjinChinese
Chinese Language + Cross-border E-commerce micro-specialisationSchool of International EducationTianjinChinese
Intelligent Perception EngineeringSchool of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics EngineeringTianjinChinese
Information Management and Information SystemCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Functional MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjinChinese
Smart Grid Information EngineeringShenzhen International Institute of Tianjin UniversityShenzhenEnglish
Electrical Engineering and AutomationSchool of Electrical and Information EngineeringTianjinChinese
Intelligent Medical EngineeringShenzhen International Institute of Tianjin UniversityShenzhenEnglish
Environmental DesignSchool of ArchitectureTianjinChinese
Software EngineeringSchool of Computer SoftwareTianjinChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer Science and TechnologyTianjinChinese
Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated SystemSchool of MicroelectronicsTianjinChinese
Pharmaceutical ScienceSchool of Pharmaceutical Science and TechnologyTianjinEnglish
Smart Building and ConstructionSchool of ArchitectureTianjinEnglish
FinanceCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Engineering MechanicsSchool of Mechanical EngineeringTianjinChinese
Communication EngineeringSchool of Electrical and Information EngineeringTianjinChinese
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Artificial IntelligenceTianjinChinese
Marine TechnologySchool of Marine Science and TechnologyTianjinChinese
Construction ManagementCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Landscape ArchitectureSchool of ArchitectureTianjinChinese
Artificial IntelligenceShenzhen International Institute of Tianjin UniversityShenzhenEnglish
PedagogySchool of EducationTianjinChinese
Industrial EngineeringCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Landscape ArchitectureSchool of ArchitectureTianjinEnglish
Biological EngineeringSchool of Synthetic Biology and BiomanufacturingTianjinChinese
Electronic Science and Technology (Microelectronics)School of MicroelectronicsTianjinChinese
Fine Chemical EngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjinChinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringSchool of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics EngineeringTianjinChinese
Biological ScienceSchool of Life SciencesTianjinChinese
Building Environment & Energy Application EngineeringSchool of Environmental Science and EngineeringTianjinChinese
Applied PhysicsSchool of ScienceTianjinChinese
Urban and Rural PlanningSchool of ArchitectureTianjinChinese
Business AdministrationCollege of Management and EconomicsTianjinChinese
Mechanical Design, Manufacture & AutomationSchool of Mechanical EngineeringTianjinChinese
Applied ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjinChinese

How you choose your majorChoose your programme, college and teaching language in the portal; international-college options have different locations and fees. The catalogue lists Architecture and Preventive Medicine as five years, and Clinical Medicine as four; no English-taught MBBS option is listed.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB55,800

Tuition

RMB / year20,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year14,600Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,800Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published annual tuition for the selected programme.

Accommodation

A Tianjin campus room at the published RMB 40 daily rate.

RMB 40/day × 365 days

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

RMB 1,200/month × 12

Transport

Local public transport and occasional taxis.

RMB 150/month × 12

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone, residence formalities and essentials.

RMB 800 insurance + RMB 4,200 other essentials

Tuition: 2027 official catalogue ↗. Living figures are ChinaStudyGuide estimates for 12 months and change with your selected location. The published dormitory schedule ↗ covers Tianjin’s two campuses only. Excludes application fees, admission deposits, flights and rental deposits.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Chinese government

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

FundingFull or partial
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition and campus accommodation
  • Full award: medical insurance
  • Full award: living allowance · RMB 2,500/month

The 2027 undergraduate guide limits this route to Chinese-taught study. Partial awards cover fewer components; your award notice sets the duration and benefits.

Application
Seek TJU pre-admission, then apply through the Chinese embassy or consulate and CSC Type A with TJU as first choice. Embassy deadlines govern; the guide indicates a usual November–early February window.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission; follow the programme’s paper combination and the embassy’s scholarship instructions.
Selection
Excellent high-school results, normally no older than 25, country nomination and TJU review. Selection and places depend on the dispatching authority.
Official scholarship details
University / industry

Qiushi Scholarship

Funding2026 full-award terms
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition subsidy · RMB 20,000/year
  • Living allowance · RMB 2,500/month
  • On-campus accommodation waiver

The linked 2026 award lasts four or five years, with annual review. Its subsidy does not establish full coverage of higher international-college tuition; 2027 award amounts are unpublished.

Application
Named in the 2027 guide. Upload its scholarship form with the degree application before 1 April 2027; the linked detailed notice remains the 2026 version.
CSCA
Required, using the 2027 degree paper rules.
Selection
Competitive academic and application review; the earlier award notice includes an interview. Continued support depends on annual review.
Official scholarship details
University

Tianjin University Scholarship

Funding2026 tiers A–D
Competition*High

Coverage

  • A: RMB 20,000 tuition + RMB 1,400/month for 10 months
  • B: RMB 20,000 tuition subsidy
  • C: RMB 10,000 tuition subsidy
  • D: RMB 6,000 tuition subsidy

The published 2026 award lasts one year. The 2027 guide names the scheme, but does not confirm new tier values or renewal.

Application
Upload the scholarship form with your TJU application before 1 April 2027. Use the current portal’s scholarship-form field.
CSCA
Required for degree admission.
Selection
Academic record, application evidence and award assessment; the older detailed notice includes an interview.
Official scholarship details
Subject-specific

Chemical Engineering Scholarship

Funding2026 full / partial
Competition*High

Coverage

  • English Chemical Engineering and Technology only
  • Full: RMB 20,000 tuition + RMB 1,400/month for 10 months
  • Partial: RMB 20,000 tuition subsidy

The linked 2026 scheme supports four years subject to annual school review. Neither accommodation nor insurance is included in its published benefit table; 2027 amounts are unpublished.

Application
Named in the 2027 guide. Upload the award form before 1 April 2027 with the English Chemical Engineering application.
CSCA
Mathematics and Chemistry in English; no Professional Chinese paper.
Selection
Academic preparation and school assessment. IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 or the award’s recognised native-English exemption under the latest detailed notice.
Official scholarship details
Regional / industry

Motian Scholarship

Funding2026 tiers A–D
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For the ASEAN nationalities listed in the notice
  • A: RMB 20,000 tuition + RMB 1,400/month for 10 months
  • B / C / D: RMB 20,000 / 10,000 / 6,000 tuition

The linked 2026 notice names Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Funding lasts one year; 2027 amounts and eligibility details are unpublished.

Application
Named in the 2027 guide. Upload the Motian scholarship form before 1 April 2027 with your degree application.
CSCA
Required for degree admission.
Selection
Nationality eligibility, academic review and award assessment; the older detailed notice includes an interview.
Official scholarship details
Country-specific

Indonesia Sugang Scholarship

Funding2026 tiers A–D
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Indonesian applicants
  • A: RMB 20,000 tuition + RMB 1,400/month for 10 months
  • B / C / D: RMB 20,000 / 10,000 / 6,000 tuition

These are the one-year undergraduate tiers in the 2026 notice. Its postgraduate benefits do not apply here; 2027 amounts are unpublished.

Application
Named in the 2027 guide. Upload the scholarship form with your TJU degree application before 1 April 2027.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission.
Selection
Indonesian nationality, degree-entry eligibility and competitive award review. No published award acceptance rate.
Official scholarship details
Country-specific · prior cycle

Chen Heqiu Scholarship · 2026

Funding2026 tiers A–D
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Indonesian applicants
  • A: RMB 20,000 tuition + RMB 1,400/month for 10 months
  • B / C / D: RMB 20,000 / 10,000 / 6,000 tuition

A one-year undergraduate award in the 2026 notice. It is not named in the general 2027 guide, and a 2027 offer has not been confirmed.

Application
The published deadline was 31 May 2026 and has closed. No 2027 application window is published.
CSCA
The 2026 scheme required CSCA; the next-cycle award rules are unpublished.
Selection
Indonesian nationality, academic and language evidence, followed by award review and interview under the 2026 notice.
Official scholarship details

The 2027 guide names CSC Type A and five university or industry schemes; their detailed university notices still show 2026 terms. Chen Heqiu is included as a closed prior-cycle option. Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; award acceptance rates are unpublished.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your campus base.

On campus

International student dormitories

Tianjin rooms from RMB 15–60 per person per day

Reserve online; availability variesLocations & practical details
Locations
International student residences in Tianjin. The university assigns your building according to your school and current arrangements; reserve a bed through the student system.
Best for
Students seeking a campus base. Listed single, twin and four-person rooms cost RMB 15–60/day, depending on the building and room type.
Plan for
All listed rooms have air conditioning. Electricity and internet are charged separately in most buildings; some room rates include them.
Off campus

Private rental near your campus

More privacy and flexibility

Arrange independentlyLocations & practical details
Locations
Choose a rental within a manageable journey of your teaching buildings.
Best for
Students who need a housing backup or prefer more privacy and can cover the additional cost.
Plan for
Budget for the deposit, utilities and commute. If a Tianjin campus booking is unsuccessful, TJU provides off-campus housing information; follow the university’s arrival and accommodation-registration instructions.

Have a housing backup. Published room prices do not guarantee a bed. Keep an off-campus option before arrival.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by Qiushi Pavilion and Jingye Lake at Tianjin University’s Weijin Road campus
Jingye Lake & Qiushi Pavilion
Painted interpretation inspired by the Tianjin Eye, Yongle Bridge and Haihe riverfront
Beyond the campus gates

Tianjin after class

Tianjin pairs broad riverfront promenades with historic villas, lively food streets and the Tianjin Eye. Winters are cold and dry, summers hot; spring blossom and autumn walks make campus life especially inviting.

Campus routine

Expect a mix of classes, library study, campus meals and clubs. Lakeside paths and spring crabapple blossom are part of the university’s Tianjin setting.

Your surrounding district

Daily life centres on Tianjin’s university neighbourhoods, from Nankai’s busy city streets to Haihe Education Park in Jinnan. Allow time for trips into the city centre.

Weekends beyond campus

Explore the Haihe riverfront, Five Great Avenues, museums and local food in Tianjin.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 29 October 2026 for fall 2027 entry. General applications: 30 September 2026–31 May 2027; scholarship applicants should submit before 1 April 2027. QS uses the 2027 overall edition.

The Chinese guide governs conflicting eligibility wording: it states ages 18–25 and excepts CSC pre-admitted students from the offer-stage deposit and fee. The English guide additionally accepts English-medium high-school evidence. The latest XLS establishes each listed programme’s language, duration and fee; broad domestic or partnership catalogues do not add international options. Several award details remain dated 2026. Preventive Medicine’s exact CSCA combination is absent from the published paper table. Grades, living costs and scholarship competition are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates.