Notable programs
Astronautics (School of Astronautics)
China's flagship space-engineering program; built the Longjiang-1/2 lunar microsatellites for the 2018 Chang'e-4 mission and contributed to the Shenzhou spacecraft series.
Mechanical Engineering
Ranked #2 worldwide on ShanghaiRanking 2025 GRAS; deep robotics and advanced-manufacturing strength, including China's first arc-welding robot.
Instruments Science & Technology
Ranked #1 in the world on ShanghaiRanking 2025 GRAS — precision instruments, sensing, and measurement.
Automation & Control
Ranked #5 worldwide (GRAS 2025); core to HIT's aerospace, robotics, and intelligent-systems research.
Materials Science & Engineering / Welding
Long-standing pedigree in materials and welding engineering — historically one of HIT's signature fields — though mid-tier (~37th, ARWU 2023) versus its top-ranked subjects.
Civil Engineering (English-taught option)
Ranked #7 worldwide (GRAS 2025) and one of the few HIT bachelor's tracks offered in English (alongside Chemical Engineering).
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