About the university
Location: Harbin, China
Harbin Institute of Technology (international name – Harbin Institute of Technology, HIT) accepted the first applicants in 1920. Today, the university is approaching its centenary and is considered one of the foremost institutions of Chinese science. Numerous programs are being developed here, including space programs, and diverse research in the field of engineering and technology is being carried out.
The Institute takes part in Project 211 and is actively developing. A high level of training, high-class equipment of classrooms, participation in international conferences and seminars – all this is available to ITU students.
University ranking and benefits
Harbin University of Technology became the first member of Project 211 to improve the level of higher education in China. Today he is confidently moving towards the title of the best scientific and technical university in the country and the region.
The main benefits of studying at HIT include the following:
- An unconventional approach to education: students study both the humanities and the exact sciences equally seriously, this makes it possible
- No Employment Problems: HIT is highly regarded by employers in China and beyond.
- Availability of agreements with more than 200 universities around the world. Students get the opportunity to undergo internships and internships abroad.
- Extensive experience in teaching foreign students: from the moment of its opening, the institute has accepted
- Russian-speaking and Japanese-speaking students, so the system of work with representatives of other countries is well developed here.
Composition and infrastructure
The university currently has over 40,000 students, of which 600 are applying for scientific degrees. The staff of the institute numbers 5,000 people, including active academicians. The teaching staff is also regularly replenished by university graduates.
Harbin University of Technology has three campuses, each with a landscaped area. Dormitories, educational buildings, park and recreational areas, sports grounds, etc. are located here. At the disposal of students are a library and a reading room.
Special attention is paid to research centers. On the basis of the Institute, 32 scientific laboratories have been opened, which are engaged in the study of key disciplines for modern China. All students have access to research work.
Admission and tuition fees
All applicants wishing to study at the institute must meet a number of requirements. They must be in good health, have reached the age of majority and have obtained a certificate (for language courses) or a higher education diploma (for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies). Those who want to gain knowledge in Chinese will have to take care of the HSK exam certificate. To study in English, you will need to pass IELTS of at least 5.5 points (or TOEFL for 550 points).
Prices for educational services are presented in the table below:
| Program | Cost per year of study |
| Language courses | from 2800 to 24600 yuan (about $ 480 – $ 4200), depending on the duration of the program |
| Undergraduate | from 20,000 yuan in Chinese and up to 26,000 yuan in English (about $ 3400 – $ 4450) |
| Master’s degree | from 28,000 yuan in Chinese to 34,000 yuan in English (about $ 4800 – $ 5800) |
| Doctorate | from 36,000 yuan in Chinese to 42,000 yuan in English (about $ 6150 – $ 7200) |
It is also worth preparing for the additional costs of registration, study literature, etc.
Grants
The institute belongs to state educational institutions, so foreign students can count on financial support from the Chinese authorities. You can pay for university tuition using a scholarship from the Government of the PRC or the Confucius Institute. Separate grants are provided directly by the university. For more information, visit the Harbin Institute of Technology official website.
Studying programs
Harbin Institute of Technology offers educational services to foreigners at all levels, from short or long term Chinese courses to doctoral studies. More than 150 specialties are offered to applicants to choose from. Upon completion of the course of study, an international diploma is issued, which is accepted in all countries of the world. Professional engineers, programmers, IT specialists, technologists, teachers, translators and representatives of many other fields become university graduates.
Language courses include compulsory and optional parts. Thanks to this, students have the opportunity to learn Chinese and at the same time get acquainted with other aspects of the culture of the Middle Kingdom. A special HSK exam preparation course is also available, which should be taken by everyone who wants to study at local universities.
Faculties
HIT is made up of chapters, also called institutes. They cover different areas of expertise, but are mainly related to engineering and technical research.
Among the popular areas of education are:
- astronautics;
- electrical engineering;
- Information Technology;
- Materials Science;
- civil engineering;
- transport;
- chemical industry;
- architecture;
- computer science;
- food technology.
Humanities are also actively opening up at the institute. Nowadays, among them we can mention jurisprudence, foreign languages, economics.
Dormitory
The university has three campuses, and the hostel for international students is located in the first of them. Students from other countries are offered conditions of increased comfort:
- Accommodation for 2-4 people in a room.
- Water and electricity are available around the clock.
- Access to cable TV and internet.
- The ability to visit the gym, library, recreational areas.
The price for double occupancy is 600 RMB (about $ 100) per month. In addition, electricity is paid (by the meter) and a deposit of 300 yuan (about $ 50), which is returned after check-out. Daily expenses are 2000 – 2400 RMB per month (about $ 350 – $ 400).
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