Harbin Institute of Technology
(HIT)
About
The Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) is a public science and engineering university in Nan'gang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. It is one of the top universities in China and now affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university is a member of the C9 League.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 74 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 32,375
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 31 : 69
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
38 subjectsUS News
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | 2 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 3 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Water Resources | 6 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 6 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 8 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 13 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 14 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 16 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 18 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Optics | 20 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =21 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 23 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 24 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 33 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 34 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 39 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 42 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 71 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =83 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 140 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 168 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =217 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 287 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =288 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 327 | 67.7 | 2026 |
QS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 39 | 78.2 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | =46 | 76.8 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Data Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =54 | 76.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =56 | 78.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =61 | 74.7 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =68 | 78.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 85 | 68.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 95 | 69.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =126 | 70.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =158 | 73.4 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 42 | 74.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =89 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Harbin Institute of Technology?
Harbin Institute of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 190, THE Rank =131, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank =128.
When was Harbin Institute of Technology founded?
Harbin Institute of Technology was founded in 1920.
What are the top subjects at Harbin Institute of Technology?
Top subjects at Harbin Institute of Technology include: Instruments Science & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Where is Harbin Institute of Technology located?
Harbin Institute of Technology is located in Harbin, China.