Top 6 universities in Tianjin,China

1) Nankai University
A key multidisciplinary and research-oriented university directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Nankai University,located in Tianjin on the border of the sea of Bohai, is also the alma mater of our beloved late Premier Zhou Enlai.

Nankai University was founded in 1919 by the famous patriotic educators, Mr. Zhang Boling and Mr. Yan Xiu. During the Anti-Japanese war (1937-1945), Nankai University, Peking University (Beijng University) and Tsinghua University (Qinghua University) united in Kunming to form the renowned Southwest Associated University. It was compared to be “The North Star of Higher Learning”. In accordance with its motto of “dedication to the public interests, acquisition of all-round capability and aspiration for daily progress”, the University has produced batches of prominent talents such as late Premier Zhou Enlai, Dr. Shiing -shen Chern, Dr. Ta-you Wu and playwright Cao Yu. On December 25th, 2000 the State Ministry of Education signed an agreement with Tianjin Municipal Government on jointly establishing and developing Nankai University. Since then, Nankai University has been listed among universities for priority development in the 21st century.
http://www.nankai.edu.cn/english/about.htm
2) Tianjin University
Tianjin University, established in 1895 with the name of “Peiyang University”, is the first educational institution of higher learning in China. Over a hundred years, more than 150,000 students have graduated from Tianjin University and made great contributions in every walk of life. At present, Tianjin University has grown into a National Key University directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education of China. With the tradition of diligence and modesty, Tianjin University is prepared to meet challenges in the 21st century.

http://202.113.13.66/eweb/index.htm

3) Tianjin Normal University
The forty-three-year history of TNU in international students’ education can be traced back to 1964, in which year TNU became one of the earliest universities offering programs for the overseas students. Over decades of years’ development, TNU has been built up to a tertiary education institution with well-developed disciplinary programs and learning facilities. The University prioritises the university-related foreign affairs as well as putting high value on the students’ demand for education with quality. TNU is currently acclaimed one of the favourite Chinese universities among its students. There were 1,500 international students from thirty countries worldwide studying at TNU in 2005.

http://www.tjnu.edu.cn/admission/eng/index.html

4) Tianjin Polytechnic University
Tianjin Polytechnic University (天津工业大学) is a university in Tianjin, China under the municipal government. It is also referred to as TJPU. The university was founded in 1921 and currently has fourteen colleges on two campuses in the city. The old campus is located in He Dong district, and the new one is in Xi Qing district. It is known particularly for its textile program and maintains many relationships with other universities around the world.
5) Tianjin Medical University
Tianjin Medical University (TMU) (Simplified Chinese: 天津医科大学) was founded in 1951; was the first medical institution approved by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Dr. Hsien-I Chu, a renowned endocrinologist, was the first president of the university. At present, Mr. Yang Taiyao is the Party Secretary of the university. Dr. Hao Xishan takes the position of the President.

6) Tianjin University of Science and Technology
Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), formerly known as Tianjin Institute of Light Industry, was founded in 1958 in Tianjin, the cradle of modern industry of China and received its current name in 2002.For fifty years, Tianjin University of Science and Technology has adhered to the principle of pursuing science, truth and practicality, striving to fulfill its responsibilities for the society and the motherland. TUST has not only cultivated a large number of talents, but also made many scientific achievements which are closely related to the need of the people’s daily life. The university has made great contributions to the economic and social development in Tianjin and China. Tianjin University of Science and Technology has made an objective analysis of the international situations and its own past and present, and taken a series of major strategic measures, including the founding of its TEDA campus, strengthening its strategy of improving itself through talents, intensifyingefforts to construct its disciplines, and improving its education and teaching quality.