Nanjing Tech University, formerly known in English as Nanjing University of Technology, took its present form in 2001, when Nanjing Chemical Engineering University merged with Nanjing Architectural Engineering College. The university’s own account traces its lineage back to Sanjiang Normal School, founded in 1902.
It is a provincial public university in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Its units include the colleges and schools of Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Architecture, Computer Science and Technology, Economics and Management, Law, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Civil Engineering, as well as a College of Overseas Education and an Institute of Advanced Materials. Its degrees cover engineering, sciences, management, economics, literature and law, among other areas.
About 38,000 students were recorded at the end of 2021, and Times Higher Education data for its 2027 rankings give 38,116. The university reports more than 3,000 teaching staff. Times Higher Education places it in the 701-800 band in its World University Rankings 2027.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Food Science, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong ties with chemical and materials industries in Jiangsu province.
Research:
Advanced Chemical Processes & Catalysis, New Materials & Nanotechnology, Process Safety & Environmental Protection, Bioengineering.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2000
Current students***:
35000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Leading university for chemical engineering and safety science in Jiangsu, strong applied research.
Cons
Located in Nanjing, focus on specific engineering fields.
Best For
Leading university for chemical engineering, materials science, and safety engineering in Jiangsu.
East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai pairs chemical engineering and technology with materials science and a biotechnology profile.
Tokushima University (Japan) has engineering departments spanning mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil and optical fields.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
Which two institutions joined to form Nanjing Tech in 2001?
Nanjing Chemical Engineering University and Nanjing Architectural Engineering College merged in that year. The chemical engineering and civil and architectural strands still show in its list of colleges.
Why do some sources give 1902 as the starting point?
The university traces its lineage to Sanjiang Normal School, whose first term began in 1902. The present institution was formed in 2001.
Is Nanjing Tech a provincial or a national university?
It is a public university affiliated with Jiangsu Province. Its funding and supervision are set out on the official website.
Where does a student find chemistry and materials teaching?
The list of units includes Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, with an Institute of Advanced Materials alongside. Pharmaceutical Sciences and Civil Engineering are further units.
What are the student and staff numbers?
About 38,000 students and more than 3,000 teaching staff were reported in December 2021. Times Higher Education lists 38,116 students in its 2027 statistics.
Does the university have another English name?
It was formerly known as Nanjing University of Technology, which still appears in older sources. Both names refer to the same institution.
How did Times Higher Education rank it for 2027?
The World University Rankings 2027 place it in the 701-800 band. Only bands are given at this level of the table.
Bioengineering, Engineering, Innovation, Materials Science, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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