Universities in China

China has 671 universities and higher education institutions. The highest-ranked institution is Tsinghua University, placed #19 in the QS World University Rankings. The oldest institution, Hunan University, was founded in 1579. Universities are distributed across 141 cities, with the highest concentration in Beijing.

671

Total

Public

Private

QS Ranked

Top-Ranked Universities

QS Rank	University	City	Type	Founded
#19	Tsinghua University	Beijing	—	1911
#53	Zhejiang University	Hangzhou	—	1897

Universities by City

Other

278 universities

Beijing

37 universities

Nanjing

14 universities

Xi’an

13 universities

Guangzhou

12 universities

Shanghai

11 universities

Wuhan

11 universities

Changsha

10 universities

Harbin

10 universities

Hangzhou

9 universities

Hong Kong

9 universities

Tianjin

9 universities

Shenyang

9 universities

Changchun

8 universities

Chengdu

8 universities

All Universities

#	University	City	Founded	QS Rank
1	Tsinghua University	Beijing	1911	#19
2	Zhejiang University	Hangzhou	1897	#53
3	Air Force Engineering University	Xi’an	1999	—
4	Anhui Agricultural University	—	1928	—
5	Anhui Jianzhu University	Hefei	1958	—
6	Anhui Medical University	Hefei	1926	—
7	Anhui Normal University	Wuhu	1972	—
8	Anhui Polytechnic University	—	1977	—
9	Anhui University	Hefei	1928	—
10	Anhui University of Chinese Medicine	—	1959	—
11	Anhui University of Finance and Economics	Bengbu	1959	—
12	Anhui University of Science and Technology	—	1945	—
13	Anhui University of Technology	—	1958	—
14	Ankang University	—	—	—
15	Anqing Normal University	Anqing	1898	—
16	Anshan Normal University	Anshan	1958	—
17	Anyang Institute of Technology	—	1983	—
18	Anyang Normal University	—	1908	—
19	Baoji University of Arts and Sciences	—	1958	—
20	Beihang University	Beijing	1952	—
21	Beihua University	—	1906	—
22	Beijing Agricultural University	Beijing	1949	—
23	Beijing City University	Changping	1984	—
24	Beijing Foreign Studies University	Beijing	1941	—
25	Beijing Forestry University	Beijing	1952	—
26	Beijing Huajia University	Tongzhou	1985	—
27	Beijing Information Science & Technology University	Beijing	1915	—
28	Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology	Beijing	1959	—
29	Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications	—	—	—
30	Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology	Daxing	1978	—
31	Beijing Institute of Technology	Beijing	1940	—
32	Beijing International Studies University	Tongzhou	1964	—
33	Beijing Jiaotong University	Beijing	1896	—
34	Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai	—	2002	—
35	Beijing People's Police College	Changping	1981	—
36	Beijing Sport University	Beijing	1953	—
37	Beijing Technology and Business University	Beijing	1950	—
38	Beijing Union University	Beijing	1985	—
39	Beijing University of Chemical Technology	Beijing	1958	—
40	Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture	Beijing	1936	—
41	Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications	Beijing	1955	—
42	Beijing University of Technology	Beijing	1960	—
43	Beijing Wuzi University	Tongzhou	1980	—
44	Bengbu University	Bengbu	1976	—
45	Bohai University	Jinzhou	1950	—
46	Brandon Learning Centre	Hong Kong	2006	—
47	Capital Medical University	Beijing	1960	—
48	Capital Normal University	Beijing	1954	—
49	Capital University of Economics and Business	Beijing	1956	—
50	Capital University of Physical Education and Sports	Beijing	1956	—
51	Center for Electronic Governance at UNU-IIST	Zhuhai	2007	—
52	Central Academy for Ethnic Cadres	—	1983	—
53	Central Institute for Correctional Police	—	1956	—
54	Central South University	Changsha	2000	—
55	Central South University of Forestry and Technology	Changsha	1958	—
56	Central South University of Technology	—	1952	—
57	Central University of Finance and Economics	Beijing	1949	—
58	Chang'an University	—	2000	—
59	Changchun Institute of Technology	Changchun	1951	—
60	Changchun Normal University	Changchun	1958	—
61	Changchun University	—	1946	—
62	Changchun University of Chinese Medicine	Changchun	—	—
63	Changchun University of Science and Technology	Changchun	1951	—
64	Changsha Aeronautical Vacational and Technical College	Changsha	1973	—
65	Changsha University	—	1994	—
66	Changsha University of Science and Technology	—	1956	—
67	Changzhi Medical College	—	1946	—
68	Chaohu University	—	1977	—
69	Chengdu Neusoft University	—	2003	—
70	Chengdu Normal University, CDNU	—	1955	—
71	Chengdu Sport University	—	1942	—
72	Chengdu Technological University	—	1913	—
73	Chengdu University	Chengdu	1978	—
74	Chengdu University of TCM	—	1956	—
75	Chengdu University of Technology	Chengdu	1956	—
76	Chern Institute of Mathematics	Tianjin	1985	—
77	Chifeng University	—	2003	—
78	China Agricultural University	Beijing	1905	—
79	China Agricultural University (Yantai)	Beijing	—	—
80	China Foreign Affairs University	Beijing	1955	—
81	China Jiliang University	Linping	1978	—
82	China Medical University	Shenyang	1931	—
83	China Pharmaceutical University	Nanjing	1936	—
84	China Three Gorges University	—	1946	—
85	China University of Geosciences	—	1952	—
86	China University of Mining and Technology	Beijing	1909	—
87	China University of Petroleum	Changping	1953	—
88	China University of Petroleum (Beijing)	Changping	1953	—
89	China University of Petroleum (East China)	—	1953	—
90	China University of Political Science and Law	Beijing	1952	—
91	China West Normal University	—	1946	—
92	China Women's University	Beijing	1949	—
93	China Youth University of Political Studies	Beijing	1948	—
94	Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention	Beijing	—	—
95	Chinese People's Police University	—	1981	—
96	Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg	—	1998	—
97	Chongqing Communication Institute	Hechuan	1955	—
98	Chongqing Jianzhu University	—	1952	—
99	Chongqing Jiaotong University	—	1951	—
100	Chongqing Medical University	Chongqing	1956	—

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Higher Education in China

China's higher education system encompasses 671 institutions. 2 institutions appear in the QS World University Rankings. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1579. Universities are present in 141 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in China?

China has 671 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in China?

Tsinghua University, ranked #19 in the QS World University Rankings is among the most notable institutions in China.

Which city in China has the most universities?

Beijing has the highest concentration of universities in China.

What is the oldest university in China?

Hunan University, founded in 1579, is the oldest higher education institution in China.

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