Top 40 English-Taught Computer Science Programs in China (2026 List)
2026 CS Directory: 40 English-Taught Tech Programs in China
Computer Science (CS) is the most competitive major for the 2026 intake. While 40 universities currently offer English-taught CS degrees, the entry barrier varies wildly. We've mapped out every major program—from C9 elites to regional tech hubs—now including Direct Official Portals to help you strategize your application. If you want to know about CS curriculums, please check here.
Targeting "Big Tech" cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou is non-negotiable for CS students. A degree from Tsinghua or Zhejiang University isn't just about the ranking—it's about the proximity to the world's most dynamic tech internships at Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu.
Full Directory: 40 CS & Tech Universities
| University Name | Tier / Special Status | Official Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Tsinghua University | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Peking University | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Zhejiang University | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Fudan University | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Nanjing University | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Harbin Institute of Technology | C9985 | 🔗 |
| Beihang University | 985Top Tech | 🔗 |
| Beijing Institute of Technology | 985Top Tech | 🔗 |
| Huazhong University of Science and Technology | 985Top Tech | 🔗 |
| University of Electronic Science and Technology of China | 985Top Tech | 🔗 |
| Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications | 211Top Tech | 🔗 |
| Beijing Jiaotong University | 211 | 🔗 |
| Beijing University of Technology | 211 | 🔗 |
| Harbin Engineering University | 211 | 🔗 |
| Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 211 | 🔗 |
| University of Science and Technology Beijing | 211 | 🔗 |
| Sun Yat-sen University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Wuhan University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Tongji University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Tianjin University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Sichuan University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Southeast University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Nankai University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Shandong University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Central South University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Chongqing University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Dalian University of Technology | 985 | 🔗 |
| Hunan University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Jilin University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Xian Jiaotong University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Northwest Polytechnical University | 985 | 🔗 |
| Xidian University | Top Tech | 🔗 |
Note: This directory highlights programs with verified English-taught curriculum as of Feb 2026.
