Harbin Engineering University
(HEU)
About
Harbin Engineering University is a public science and engineering university in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-funded by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Education, the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government, the Harbin Municipal People's Government, and the People's Liberation Army Navy. The university...
Harbin Engineering University is a public science and engineering university in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-funded by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Education, the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government, the Harbin Municipal People's Government, and the People's Liberation Army Navy. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction and Project 211.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,564
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 24 : 76
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 2 | 207.5 | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 26 | 139.2 | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 35 | 148.7 | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =62 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Optics | =91 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =130 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =147 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =160 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 161 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 164 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =173 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =180 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 184 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =206 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =209 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 232 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =253 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =260 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =313 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =526 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =560 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 954 | 47.1 | 2026 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-620 | - | 2021 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Harbin Engineering University?
Harbin Engineering University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =699.
When was Harbin Engineering University founded?
Harbin Engineering University was founded in 1953.
What are the top subjects at Harbin Engineering University?
Top subjects at Harbin Engineering University include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Instruments Science & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
Where is Harbin Engineering University located?
Harbin Engineering University is located in Harbin, China.