I. Eligibility
1. Applicants must be in good health both mentally and physically.
2. Applicants must be citizens of countries other than the People's Republic of China.
3. Applicants must hold a bachelor's diploma.
4. Applicants must be under the age of 35 (HIT Scholarship applicants must be under the age of 30).
5. Language proficiency standards:
Chinese-taught programs:
HSK level 4≥210 scores (valid for two years).
If the language of instruction in the previous degree is Chinese, the applicant can provide the Chinese language instruction certificate issued by the previous institution.
No requirement for applicants' English proficiency.
English-taught programs:
TOEFL≥80 scores, academic IELTS≥6.0 (no subtest lower than 5.5).
If the language of instruction in the previous degree is English, the applicant can provide the English language instruction certificate issued by the previous degree institution.
No requirement for applicants' Chinese proficiency.
II. Application Documents
The application documents in other languages must be notarized in either English or Chinese.
1. Log in to the HIT online application system to complete the application form.
The online application system is available at https://hit.at0086.cn/StuApplication
2. Passport homepage.
3. Bachelor's diploma (the expected graduation certificate can be acceptable, but the original graduation certificate must be submitted at the time of registration).
4. Undergraduate transcripts.
5. Language proficiency certificates.
6. A study plan at least 1,500 words (write according to HIT requirements. The template is below).
7. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
8. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (valid within six months). The physical examination must cover all the items listed in the examination form. Incomplete records or those without the attending physician's signature, the hospital's official stamp, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid.
9. Non-criminal record report (usually issued within six months before the application submission date).
10. Remittance voucher of the application fee for self-financed students (CNY 400/USD 60).
11. Certificate of deposit (at least CNY30,000 or equivalent foreign currency).
12. Acceptance letter (not mandatory). An applicant is encouraged to contact HIT's professors ahead of submission.
13. Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (optional).
III. Program Duration
August——January(fall term)
February——June(spring term)
July(summer term)
Intake: September ONLY
IV. Application Period
Applications are open all year round.
The deadline for September 2025 intake is May 31st.
V. Fees
Master's Degree Programs | ||
Duration | 2-3 years | |
Tuition | Chinese-taught | CNY 28,000/year |
English-taught | CNY 34,000/year | |
Insurance | CNY 800/year | |
Application fee | CNY 400 | |
HIT scholarship application fee | CNY 600 | |
Accommodation fee (Excluding electricity, water and , internet charges) | CN Y800/month/bed |
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
VI. Remittance Information
Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Harbin, Da Zhi Branch
Bank Address: 318 East Dazhi Street, Harbin, People's Republic of China
Name: Harbin Institute of Technology
Account Number: 3500040109008900513
SWIFT/BIC: ICBKCNBJHLJ
Note: Please mark the applicant's passport number on the remittance voucher.
VII. Teaching Language
All master's degree programs are taught in Chinese. Management, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Chemical Engineering can be taught in English. Please see the attachment below for details.
VIII. Scholarships
Categories | Scholarship Coverage | Application Deadline | Note | |
Chinese Government Scholarship | Type A | Tuition, accommodation, insurance and monthly allowance | Subject to notification from a Chinese embassy or consulate | Applicants should apply through a Chinese embassy or consulate. Applicants should select Harbin Institute of Technology as the first priority institution when applying. |
Chinese Government Scholarship | Type B | Tuition, accommodation, insurance and monthly allowance | Stage 1: December 31st, 2024 Stage 2: February 20th, 2025
| Application link: http://studyathit.hit.edu.cn/18366/list.htm |
HIT Scholarship | Elite | 100% tuition fee reduction | May 31st,2025 |
Application link: http://studyathit.hit.edu.cn/18367/list.htm |
First | 50% tuition fee reduction | |||
Second | 30% tuition fee reduction | |||
Third |
20% tuition fee reduction |
IX. Application Process
Step 1: Log in to the HIT online application system to complete the application form.
The online application system is available at https://hit.at0086.cn/StuApplication
Step 2: Pay the application fee CNY 400 or USD 60.
Step 3: Upload the required application documents.
X. Contact
Tel: +86-451-86418461
E-mail: StudyatHIT@hit.edu.cn
XI. Attachments
[download] Physical Examination Record for Foreigner:Physical Examination Record for Foreigners.pdf
[download] Study Plan:Study Plan.doc
[download] Professor Information :http://homepage.hit.edu.cn/home-index
[download] Acceptance Letter:Acceptance Letter.docx
[Link]Master's Degree Programs (Chinese-taught) :Master's Degree Programs (Chinese-taught) .xlsx
[Link]Master's Degree Programs (English-taught):Master's Degree Programs (English-taught).xlsx