How many universities are there in Harbin: a panoramic view of academic resources in a famous educational city
As the capital of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin is not only the economic and cultural center of Northeast China, but also one of China's important higher education bases. In recent years, as topics such as "ice and snow tourism" and "college enrollment expansion" have become more popular, Harbin's educational resources have once again become the focus of public attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and comprehensively sort out the number and distribution of universities in Harbin in the form of structured data.
1. Statistics on the number of universities in Harbin

According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Education, Harbin currently has a total of51 colleges and universities, including undergraduate colleges, junior colleges and independent colleges. The following are specific categories:
| College type | Quantity | Representative colleges and universities |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate institutions | 24 | Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Northeast Forestry University, etc. |
| College | 25 | Heilongjiang Vocational College, Harbin Vocational and Technical College, etc. |
| independent college | 2 schools | Harbin Guangsha College, Harbin Huade College |
2. List of Harbin’s “Double First-Class” Universities
Harbin has a number of "double first-class" universities, which are among the country's leading universities in terms of scientific research strength and discipline construction. The following are Harbin’s “double first-class” universities and their key disciplines:
| University name | Double first-class disciplines | QS Ranking 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Harbin Institute of Technology | Mechanical Engineering, Control Science and Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering | 355th in the world |
| Harbin Engineering University | Ship and Marine Engineering | Ranked 801-1000 globally |
| Northeast Forestry University | forestry engineering | No. 1201+ in the world |
3. Hot topics related to Harbin universities
In the past 10 days, Harbin University has been on the hot search due to the following incidents:
1.Harbin Institute of Technology’s “Aerospace Class” enrollment is booming: Due to the demand for China’s space station construction, the number of applicants for the school’s aerospace-related majors increased by 30% year-on-year.
2.Ice and snow sports majors become popular: Harbin Institute of Physical Education has added the "Ice and Snow Industry Management" major to respond to market demand after the Winter Olympics.
3."Free frozen pears" in college cafeterias: Heilongjiang University and other institutions have launched special catering services to attract tourists.
4. Regional distribution of Harbin universities
Harbin’s universities are mainly concentrated in two major education clusters, Nangang District and Songbei District:
| area | Number of colleges and universities | Typical colleges |
|---|---|---|
| Nangang District | 28 | Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Northeast Forestry University |
| Songbei District | 12 | Harbin Normal University, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology |
| Other areas | 11 | Harbin Medical University (Xiangfang District) |
5. Summary
With 51 institutions of higher learning, Harbin is firmly at the forefront of higher education in Northeast China. The scientific research strength of its "double first-class" universities, the employment prospects of characteristic disciplines, and its recent innovative measures to integrate culture and tourism continue to attract the attention of students and the public across the country. In the future, with the advancement of the Northeast Revitalization Policy, Harbin’s educational resources are expected to further unleash their potential.
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