Tsinghua University清华大学 Beijing · C9 · Comprehensive — China's #1 ranked university; strongest in engineering, CS, and business.
Peking University北京大学 Beijing · C9 · Comprehensive — China's top liberal-arts and sciences university; oldest national university.
Beijing Language and Culture University北京语言大学 Beijing · Language · Chinese Studies — The premier school for learning Chinese as a foreign language — the 'professional Chinese' gap.
Renmin University of China中国人民大学 Beijing · Humanities · Social Sciences — China's leading university for humanities, social sciences, economics and law.
Fudan University复旦大学 Shanghai · C9 · Comprehensive · Medical — Elite Shanghai university; strong medicine (MBBS), management, and social sciences.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University上海交通大学 Shanghai · C9 · Engineering · Medical — Top engineering and tech university in Shanghai; strong med school affiliation.
Tongji University同济大学 Shanghai · Engineering · Architecture — Renowned for architecture, civil engineering, and design; English-taught civil engineering.
Zhejiang University浙江大学 Hangzhou · C9 · Comprehensive · Medical — Top comprehensive university; popular MBBS (medicine) program for int'l students.
Xi'an Jiaotong University西安交通大学 Xi'an · C9 · Engineering — Elite engineering university in western China; affordable foundation programs.
Harbin Institute of Technology哈尔滨工业大学 Harbin · C9 · Engineering — Top engineering/tech university (C9); strong English-taught graduate school.
Wuhan University武汉大学 Wuhan · Comprehensive · Medical — Prestigious comprehensive university; MBBS and clinical medicine in English.
Sun Yat-sen University中山大学 Guangzhou · Comprehensive · Medical — Leading university in South China; strong medicine and business, Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Zhuhai.
Beihang University北京航空航天大学 Beijing · Engineering · Aerospace — Top aeronautics, astronautics and computer-science university in Beijing.
Beijing Institute of Technology北京理工大学 Beijing · Engineering · Defense — Strong in mechanical, automotive, aerospace and information engineering.
Beijing Normal University北京师范大学 Beijing · Education · Normal — China's top normal (teacher-training) university; strong education and sciences.
Beijing Foreign Studies University北京外国语大学 Beijing · Language · International Studies — China's premier foreign-language and diplomacy university (101 languages).
Beijing Jiaotong University北京交通大学 Beijing · Engineering · Transport — Leading transport, logistics and information-systems engineering university.
Minzu University of China中央民族大学 Beijing · Ethnic Studies · Comprehensive — Premier university for ethnic/minority studies, humanities and social sciences.
Shanghai International Studies University上海外国语大学 Shanghai · Language · International Studies — Elite foreign-language university; diplomacy, translation, area studies.
South China University of Technology华南理工大学 Guangzhou · Engineering — Leading engineering university in South China; strong materials, food, architecture.
Jinan University暨南大学 Guangzhou · Comprehensive · Overseas Chinese — Historic university serving overseas Chinese; strong journalism, business, medicine.
Chongqing University重庆大学 Chongqing · Engineering · Comprehensive — Major comprehensive university in Chongqing; strong architecture, mechanical, EE.
Northwestern Polytechnical University西北工业大学 Xi'an · Aerospace · Engineering — Elite aerospace, marine and materials engineering university in Xi'an.
Northeastern University东北大学 Shenyang · Engineering — Strong in metallurgy, automation, CS and materials; main campus Shenyang.
Central South University中南大学 Changsha · Medical · Engineering · Comprehensive — Strong in medicine (Xiangya), materials, transport; comprehensive research university.
Zhengzhou University郑州大学 Zhengzhou · Comprehensive — Largest university in Henan; comprehensive with growing medical and materials.
Dalian University of Technology大连理工大学 Dalian · Engineering — Elite engineering university on the coast; strong chem-eng, mechanics, shipbuilding.
Capital Medical University首都医科大学 Beijing · Medical — Top medical university in Beijing; strong clinical medicine and affiliated hospitals.
China Medical University中国医科大学 Shenyang · Medical — Historic medical university in Shenyang; long-running English-taught MBBS.
Donghua University东华大学 Shanghai · Engineering · Textile · Design — Leading textile, materials and fashion-design university in Shanghai.
Tianjin Medical University天津医科大学 Tianjin · Medical · 211 — Top municipal medical university (211 / Double-First-Class); English-taught MBBS.
Beijing University of Chemical Technology北京化工大学 Beijing · Engineering · Chemical — Leading chemical-engineering university; strong in materials, chemistry and process engineering.
Beijing University of Technology北京工业大学 Beijing · Engineering — Beijing municipal Double-First-Class university strong in engineering, materials and science.
Beijing Forestry University北京林业大学 Beijing · Agriculture · Environmental — Top forestry and ecological-environment university under the Ministry of Education.
Communication University of China中国传媒大学 Beijing · Media · Arts — China's top media and communication university; Journalism & Communication ranked #1.
North China Electric Power University华北电力大学 Beijing · Engineering · Energy — Key university for electric power, energy and engineering; affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
Tiangong University天津工业大学 Tianjin · Engineering · Textile — Double-First-Class university famed for world-class Textile Science & Engineering.
Tianjin Foreign Studies University天津外国语大学 Tianjin · Language — Tianjin's foreign-studies university; strong in languages, literature and international studies.
Hebei University河北大学 Baoding · Comprehensive — Comprehensive university in Baoding; strong in humanities, sciences and medicine.
Yanshan University燕山大学 Qinhuangdao · Engineering — Engineering-focused comprehensive university in Qinhuangdao; strong in mechanical and materials engineering.
Shanxi University山西大学 Taiyuan · Comprehensive — Historic comprehensive university in Taiyuan; strong in philosophy, physics and sciences.
Taiyuan University of Technology太原理工大学 Taiyuan · Engineering — Shanxi's 211/Double-First-Class engineering university; strong in mechanical, materials and electrical engineering.
Harbin Engineering University哈尔滨工程大学 Harbin · Engineering · Naval — Defense/marine engineering university; flagship in naval architecture, ocean and nuclear engineering.
Northeast Normal University东北师范大学 Changchun · Education · Normal — Elite normal (teacher-training) university; strong in education, sciences and liberal arts.
Dalian Maritime University大连海事大学 Dalian · Engineering · Maritime — China's key maritime university under the Ministry of Transport; IMO-recognized shipping education.
Hohai University河海大学 Nanjing · Engineering · Water — Premier water resources and hydropower engineering university; also strong in civil and environment.
Nanjing Agricultural University南京农业大学 Nanjing · Agriculture — Leading agricultural university strong in crop science, veterinary medicine, and agronomy.
China Pharmaceutical University中国药科大学 Nanjing · Pharmacy — China's premier pharmaceutical university; strong in pharmacy, TCM, and life sciences.
Nanjing Normal University南京师范大学 Nanjing · Education · Normal — Key normal (teacher-training) university with broad strengths in humanities, education, and sciences.
Yangzhou University扬州大学 Yangzhou · Comprehensive — Comprehensive university strong in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and engineering.
Zhejiang University of Technology浙江工业大学 Hangzhou · Engineering — Engineering-focused university strong in chemical, mechanical, and computer engineering.
Ningbo University宁波大学 Ningbo · Comprehensive — Coastal comprehensive university with MBBS, aquaculture, and business strengths.
Hangzhou Dianzi University杭州电子科技大学 Hangzhou · Engineering · EE — Electronics and information-engineering focused university; strong in EE, CS, and automation.
Hefei University of Technology合肥工业大学 Hefei · Engineering — Project 211 / Double First-Class engineering university; strong in mechanical, electrical, and materials.
Anhui University安徽大学 Hefei · Comprehensive — Comprehensive university (Project 211) strong in humanities, sciences, and economics.
Fuzhou University福州大学 Fuzhou · Engineering — Double First-Class engineering university strong in chemical, electrical, and civil engineering.
Fujian Normal University福建师范大学 Fuzhou · Education · Normal — Century-old normal (teacher-training) university; strong in languages, education, and humanities.
Huaqiao University华侨大学 Xiamen · Comprehensive · Overseas Chinese — University serving overseas Chinese; comprehensive with engineering, business, and architecture strengths.
Nanchang University南昌大学 Nanchang · Comprehensive · Medical — Comprehensive university strong in medicine, materials, and food science; English-taught MBBS.
Ocean University of China中国海洋大学 Qingdao · Ocean · Comprehensive — Ocean science and fisheries leader; 985/211 and Double First-Class university on the coast of Qingdao.
China University of Petroleum (East China)中国石油大学(华东) Qingdao · Engineering · Energy — China's cradle of petroleum science and technology; 211 and Double First-Class, energy-focused.
Shandong Normal University山东师范大学 Jinan · Education · Normal — Provincial flagship normal university in Jinan; strong in education, teacher training, and Chinese language.
Qingdao University青岛大学 Qingdao · Comprehensive · Medical — Comprehensive university in Qingdao with a notable medical school (MBBS) and growing international programs.
Shandong University of Science and Technology山东科技大学 Qingdao · Engineering — Engineering-focused university in Qingdao with strengths in mining, mechanics, computer, and geoscience.
Central China Normal University华中师范大学 Wuhan · Education · Normal — 211/Double First-Class normal university in Wuhan; a national base for international Chinese education and teacher training.
Wuhan University of Technology武汉理工大学 Wuhan · Engineering — 211/Double First-Class engineering university in Wuhan; top in materials, transportation, and automotive engineering.
China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)中国地质大学(武汉) Wuhan · Geosciences · Engineering — 211/Double First-Class university in Wuhan specializing in geosciences, geology, and earth-resources engineering.
Huazhong Agricultural University华中农业大学 Wuhan · Agriculture — 211/Double First-Class agricultural university in Wuhan; life sciences, crop science, and veterinary medicine.
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law中南财经政法大学 Wuhan · Economics · Law — 211/Double First-Class university in Wuhan specializing in economics, finance, law, and management.
Henan University河南大学 Kaifeng · Comprehensive — Founded 1912, Double First-Class comprehensive university in Kaifeng/Zhengzhou; 13 disciplines, broad undergraduate & graduate offerings.
Hunan Normal University湖南师范大学 Changsha · Education · Normal — Key normal university in Changsha; strong in education, liberal arts, and Chinese language; 211/Double First-Class.
Xiangtan University湘潭大学 Xiangtan · Comprehensive · Law — Comprehensive national-key university in Xiangtan (Mao's hometown); strengths in law, economics, materials, chemistry.
Changsha University of Science and Technology长沙理工大学 Changsha · Engineering — Engineering-centered multidisciplinary university in Changsha with strengths in transportation, electric power, water conservancy, and civil engineering.
South China Normal University华南师范大学 Guangzhou · Education · Normal — Project 211 / Double First-Class normal university in Guangzhou with a large international student body.
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies广东外语外贸大学 Guangzhou · Language · International — Language and international-studies university in Guangzhou, a regional hub for Chinese-language and business programs for foreigners.
South China Agricultural University华南农业大学 Guangzhou · Agriculture — Major agricultural and life-sciences university in Guangzhou with broad degree programs for international students.
Guangzhou University广州大学 Guangzhou · Comprehensive — Comprehensive Guangzhou university offering undergraduate and graduate programs for international students.
Southern Medical University南方医科大学 Guangzhou · Medical — Leading medical university in Guangzhou, well known for its English-taught MBBS program.
Guangxi University广西大学 Nanning · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Nanning and a major host for ASEAN-region international students.
Hainan University海南大学 Haikou · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university on tropical Hainan, with a full bachelor–master–PhD international pipeline.
Southwest University西南大学 Chongqing · Education · Agriculture — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Chongqing with strengths in education and agricultural science.
Yunnan Normal University云南师范大学 Kunming · Education · Normal — Normal university in Kunming with a long tradition in Chinese-language education for international students.
Guizhou University贵州大学 Guiyang · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Guiyang covering 13 discipline fields.
Northwest University西北大学 Xi'an · Comprehensive — Comprehensive university in Xi'an with strengths in history, geology, chemistry and economics.
Shaanxi Normal University陕西师范大学 Xi'an · Education · Normal — Double First-Class normal university in Xi'an, a key teacher-education institution directly under the Ministry of Education.
Xi'an University of Technology西安理工大学 Xi'an · Engineering — Engineering-oriented university in Xi'an with strong mechanical, electrical and civil programs.
Xinjiang University新疆大学 Urumqi · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Urumqi, a major host for Central-Asia international students.
Shihezi University石河子大学 Shihezi · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Xinjiang, well known for its English-taught MBBS program.
Ningxia University宁夏大学 Yinchuan · Comprehensive — Comprehensive university in Yinchuan and a Double First-Class institution in Ningxia.
Qinghai University青海大学 Xining · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Xining with strengths in plateau medicine, agriculture and engineering.
Tibet University西藏大学 Lhasa · Comprehensive — Double First-Class comprehensive university in Lhasa, the leading higher-education institution in Tibet.
Tianjin University of Technology天津理工大学 Tianjin · Engineering — Engineering-focused municipal university in Tianjin with strong engineering, science and technology programs.
Tianjin University of Science and Technology天津科技大学 Tianjin · Engineering · Chemical — Key Tianjin science-and-technology university strong in light industry, food science, chemical and marine engineering.
North University of China中北大学 Taiyuan · Engineering · Defense — Defense-oriented engineering university in Taiyuan with strengths in ordnance, materials, mechanics and instrumentation.
Changchun University of Science and Technology长春理工大学 Changchun · Engineering · Optics — Known as the 'cradle of Chinese optical talent', strong in optics, instruments, mechanical and electronic engineering.
Harbin University of Science and Technology哈尔滨理工大学 Harbin · Engineering — Largest provincial science-and-technology university in Heilongjiang, strong in electrical, mechanical and materials engineering.
Jiangsu University江苏大学 Zhenjiang · Engineering · Agriculture — Comprehensive research university in Zhenjiang strong in engineering, agriculture, medical and transport, with a large international community.
Nanjing Tech University南京工业大学 Nanjing · Engineering — Research-intensive engineering university and 2011 Plan member, strong in chemical, materials, civil and environmental engineering.
Zhejiang Gongshang University浙江工商大学 Hangzhou · Economics · Business — Business-and-economics focused university in Hangzhou with strong food science, tourism, finance and management disciplines.
Hangzhou Normal University杭州师范大学 Hangzhou · Education · Normal — Key Zhejiang normal university with strengths in teacher education, humanities and sciences, and a strong international-student program.
Wenzhou University温州大学 Wenzhou · Comprehensive — Comprehensive coastal university offering English-taught bachelor's and master's programs across 11 disciplines.
Anhui University of Technology安徽工业大学 Ma'anshan · Engineering — University in Ma'anshan strong in metallurgy, materials, chemistry and engineering, with English-taught degree programs.
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University福建农林大学 Fuzhou · Agriculture — University in Fuzhou strong in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, biosciences and environmental science.
Jimei University集美大学 Xiamen · Comprehensive · Marine — Comprehensive university in Xiamen with marine, engineering, business and teacher-education strengths built on the Tan Kah Kee legacy.
Jiangxi Normal University江西师范大学 Nanchang · Education · Normal — Major normal university in Nanchang strong in education, humanities, sciences and teacher training.
Wuhan University of Science and Technology武汉科技大学 Wuhan · Engineering — Metallurgy, materials and engineering-focused university in Wuhan; strong in steel and refractory-materials research.
Hubei University湖北大学 Wuhan · Comprehensive — Provincial comprehensive university in Wuhan with strengths in liberal arts, history, journalism and teacher education.
University of South China南华大学 Hengyang · Engineering · Medical — University in Hengyang known for nuclear science, medicine and engineering, with affiliated hospitals.
Henan University of Science and Technology河南科技大学 Luoyang · Engineering — Comprehensive science-and-technology university in Luoyang with engineering, agriculture and medical strengths; 'cradle of the bearing industry'.
Henan Polytechnic University河南理工大学 Jiaozuo · Engineering · Mining — China's first mining higher-education institution (founded 1909); strengths in safety, mining, geomatics and engineering.
Guangdong University of Technology广东工业大学 Guangzhou · Engineering — Engineering-focused university in Guangzhou; strong in mechanical, electrical, materials and IT; rising research profile.
Shantou University汕头大学 Shantou · Comprehensive — Privately supported comprehensive university in Shantou; well-known English-taught MBBS program and liberal arts.
Guilin University of Electronic Technology桂林电子科技大学 Guilin · Engineering · EE — One of China's four electronics/science-tech universities; strengths in electronic engineering, IT and communications.
Guangxi Minzu University广西民族大学 Nanning · Humanities · Minority — Ethnic/minzu university in Nanning focusing on humanities, languages, ASEAN studies and minority cultures.
Hainan Normal University海南师范大学 Haikou · Education · Normal — Provincial normal (teacher-training) university in Haikou; strengths in education, Chinese language and humanities.
Chongqing Jiaotong University重庆交通大学 Chongqing · Engineering · Transport — Transport and civil-engineering oriented university in Chongqing; strengths in bridge/tunnel, highways and water transport.
Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications西安邮电大学 Xi'an · Engineering · IT — Information-and-communications focused university in Xi'an; strengths in telecom, IT, electronics and computer science.
Yunnan Minzu University云南民族大学 Kunming · Humanities · Minority — Ethnic/minzu university in Kunming focusing on humanities, minority languages, pharmacy and Southeast Asian studies.
Lanzhou University of Technology兰州理工大学 Lanzhou · Engineering — Engineering university in Lanzhou with strengths in mechanical, material, hydraulic and energy engineering.