Date of Release: July 3, 2025 Author: Source:
I. University Overview
Tianjin University of Technology (TUT) is a comprehensive university with a strong emphasis on engineering, featuring coordinated development among disciplines such as engineering, science, management, humanities, and the arts. It is also one of the key institutions under China’s “Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program”. Founded in 1979, the university has grown rapidly alongside China’s reform and opening-up and the modernization of Tianjin. It is a key municipal university offering a complete higher education system that includes bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. TUT currently has 15 schools, offering 68 undergraduate programs, 4 first-level doctoral degree disciplines, 22 first-level master’s degree first-level disciplines, 14 professional master’s programs, and 4 postdoctoral research stations.
The university upholds an open approach to education, placing great emphasis on collaboration and exchanges with universities and research institutions both at home and overseas. At present, it has established partnerships with 143 well-known universities and research institutions across 36 countries and regions. TUT has launched six Sino-foreign cooperative education programs, cultivating a large number of talents with a global vision. The university has founded two Confucius Institutes and one Confucius Classroom in Poland and Côte d’Ivoire. As of the end of 2024, the university has 2,056 faculty and staff members and has enrolled over 10,000 international students. Degree programs cover bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, with courses offered in the university’s key disciplines, and international students are recruited from around the world.
II. Programs and Duration
Programs and Duration for International Students at Tianjin University of Technology |
Doctoral Programs |
School |
Major |
Duration (Years) |
Language of Instruction |
School of Computer Science and Engineering |
Computer Science and Technology |
4 |
Chinese |
Master’s Programs |
School of Management |
Business Administration |
3 |
Chinese |
School of Computer Science and Engineering |
Computer Technology |
3 |
School of Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
3 |
School of Environmental Science and Engineering |
Environmental Engineering |
3 |
School of Language and Culture |
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages |
3 |
Undergraduate Programs |
School of Management |
Business Administration |
4 |
Chinese |
Industrial Engineering |
4 |
School of Computer Science and Engineering |
Computer Science and Technology |
4 |
Information Security |
4 |
Internet of Things Engineering |
4 |
Data Science and Big Data Technology |
4 |
Computer Science and Technology (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Program) |
4 |
School of Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
4 |
School of Environmental Science and Engineering |
Environmental Engineering |
4 |
School of Language and Culture |
Chinese Language and Literature |
4 |
|
Chinese Language Study Program |
School of Language and Culture |
Chinese |
0.5-1 |
Chinese |
III. Application Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and meet the requirements stipulated in the Jiao Wai Han [2020] No. 12. Document issued by the Ministry of Education.
2. Undergraduate applicants: Must have a high school diploma (those who have not yet graduated at the time of application must provide a pre-graduation certificate and obtain the diploma before enrollment); the applicant must be under 25 years old.
Master’s degree applicants: Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old.
Doctoral degree applicants: Must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old.
3. For programs taught in Chinese, applicants must have a minimum HSK Level 4 score of 180 or above, and provide a valid HSK certificate.
4. Applicants must be of good character and in good health, and must be willing to abide by the laws and regulations of China as well as the rules and regulations of Tianjin University of Technology.
IV. Application Procedure
Applicants must register and log in to the Tianjin University of Technology International Student Management Platform (URL: https://tjut.at0086.cn/Index.aspx), complete the application form, upload the required materials, and finish the online application process.
Application Period: December 1, 2024 – May 30, 2025.
Applicants should monitor their email or log in to the online application system to check the progress and status of their application. Admitted students (excluding scholarship recipients) must pay a non-refundable application fee of RMB 400 within the time specified by the university. Upon receipt of the payment, Tianjin University of Technology will issue the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Study in China to the admitted applicants.
If a student voluntarily withdraws and decides not to enroll, the application fee will not be refunded.
V. Scholarships
Scholarship |
Student Level |
Details |
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Chinese Government Scholarship |
Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Students |
Applicants submit their applications; Tianjin University of Technology provides recommendations. The scholarship offers full coverage, including tuition, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses. |
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Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship |
Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Students |
Applicants submit their applications; Tianjin University of Technology provides recommendations. The scholarship offers full or partial coverage of tuition fees. |
|
International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship |
Chinese Language Study Program (Non-degree) |
Applicants submit their applications; Tianjin University of Technology provides recommendations. The scholarship offers full coverage, including tuition, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses. |
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Tianjin University of Technology University-level Scholarship |
Preparatory, Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Students |
Applicants submit their applications. The scholarship provides partial financial support. |
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VI. Fees
Category |
Amount |
Tuition |
Undergraduate: RMB 16,400 per academic year |
Postgraduate: RMB 20,500 per academic year |
Doctoral: RMB 32,000 per academic year |
Chinese Language Study: RMB 6,000 per semester |
Application Fee (for New Students) |
RMB 400 |
On-campus Accommodation |
RMB 45 per day |
Insurance |
RMB 800 per year |
Medical Examination |
RMB 400-600 |
Residence Permit |
Determined according to the actual duration of stay |
VII. Admission and Enrollment
1. The university will evaluate applicants’ overall qualifications through a review of their application materials, interviews, and other assessments, and will admit candidates based on merit. The final type and level of scholarship awarded will be determined by Tianjin University of Technology according to applicants’ comprehensive rankings and the number of scholarships available that year.
2. Applicants must accurately provide their contact email, phone number, and mailing address. During the admission process, applicants must respond promptly to university emails. Failure to reply in a timely manner or to submit supplementary materials within the specified deadline will be regarded as withdrawal from the application.
3. Once admitted, students are not allowed to change their major, duration of study, or language of instruction.
4. Admitted students must report to the university at the time, place, and according to the requirements specified in the Admission Notice. Students who fail to complete registration more than two weeks after the designated enrollment date will have their admission and scholarship eligibility revoked.
5. Upon registration, students must present the original copies of their highest academic certificate, Foreigner Physical Examination Record and blood test report, HSK certificate, and other application materials. Those who fail to provide the required documents or whose verification results are unsatisfactory will have their admission and scholarship qualification cancelled.
VIII. Contact Information
International Student Office, Tianjin University of Technology
Address: Tianjin University of Technology, No. 391 Binshui West Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin Municipality, China
Postal Code: 300384
Phone: +86-22-60214510
Email: cie@tjut.edu.cn; cielw@126.com