North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power

What North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power does

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power (华北水利水电大学, NCWU) is a public university founded in 1951, jointly administered by the Henan Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Water Resources of China. The institution operates three campuses — Huayuan (main), Longzihu, and Jianghuai — in Zhengzhou and Xinyang, and specializes in water resources engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and electric power disciplines. It serves undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and international students, with primary academic focus on water conservancy and Yellow River Basin research. Revenue derives from government appropriations, tuition and fees, research grants and contracts, and international cooperation programs (including the Ural College joint program).

NCWU maintains a portfolio of over 100 research platforms, including one national-level center (the Yellow River Basin Water Resources National Collaborative Innovation Center, established 2020), three Ministry of Water Resources platforms, seven Henan Province key laboratories, and 34 Zhengzhou city-level platforms. Core technology centers include the Ministry of Water Resources Digital Twin AI Technology Innovation Center (2026), the Yellow River Basin Carbon Neutrality Research Institute (2021), and the Yellow River Anlan Wei Satellite Remote Sensing Intelligent Perception Center, which integrates satellite remote sensing, UAV, AI video, water IoT, and artificial intelligence for water resource monitoring. The university contributes to the field through three academic journals, including the international journal "The Solutions" indexed in ScienceDirect, and has earned multiple National Science and Technology Progress Awards (2010, 2011, 2015, 2025) and Henan Province Science and Technology Progress Awards spanning 2013–2024.

The business model is a public-sector education and research institution: government funding flows from the Ministry of Water Resources and Henan Province as the primary revenue source, supplemented by tuition (regulated by provincial education authorities), research grants from national, provincial, and ministerial programs, and international cooperation contracts. The go-to-market is non-commercial — student recruitment through national and provincial examination systems, with research dissemination via academic journals and industry partnerships. Select corporate research partners include Henan Xinhua Wuyue Pumped Storage Power Generation Co., Henan Province Coal Geological Exploration Research Institute, and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Farmland Irrigation Research Institute. The university is currently operating, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2026, and is actively expanding its research platform portfolio.

Name

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power

Legal name

华北水利水电大学

Website

https://ncwu.edu.cn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power (NCWU) is a Chinese public university founded in 1951, jointly administered by Henan Province and the Ministry of Water Resources. It specializes in water resources, hydraulic, and hydroelectric engineering education, serving undergraduate, graduate, and international students across three campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower EPC & Civil Construction (Dams, Weirs, Tunnels, Penstocks) (EUAMADAB), Hydropower Project Development & Permitting (Greenfield, Licensing, Water Rights) (EUAMADAA), Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Water resources engineering
• Hydraulic engineering research
• Hydroelectric power education
• Academic research platforms

Headquarters

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a public university under Henan Provincial Government and Ministry of Water Resources co-construction, receives substantial government拨款 for education and operations
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and international education programs
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from national, provincial, and ministerial research projects, as well as industry collaboration contracts for technical services
4. International Cooperation Programs: Revenue from Sino-foreign cooperative education programs including the Ural College joint program

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power is a public university offering undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and international education programs in water resources, hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and electric power. It conducts applied research through 100+ research platforms, publishes three academic journals, and delivers technical services and consulting for the water conservancy sector.

Product overview

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power operates as a comprehensive public university with a portfolio of academic journals and digital platforms. The university publishes three academic journals including the Natural Science Edition and Social Science Edition of its university journal, plus the international journal 'The Solutions'. It supports its educational mission through digital infrastructure including the Smart Campus platform, the NCWU Online Learning Platform (华水学堂), and the Graduate Student Management System. The university's digital offerings are complemented by extensive research institutes and scientific research platforms focused on water resources, hydraulic engineering, and related disciplines.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power Journal (Natural Science Edition) (华北水利水电大学学报（自然科学版）) A peer-reviewed academic journal covering natural sciences, water resources, and electric power engineering, classified as a Chinese Core Journal, National S&T Core Journal, and RCCSE Core Academic Journal (A). Targeted at academic researchers and scholars in water resources and engineering fields.
• North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power Journal (Social Science Edition) (华北水利水电大学学报（社会科学版）) A peer-reviewed academic journal covering social sciences, classified as a National University Quality Social Science Journal and RCCSE Core Academic Journal (A-). Targeted at academic researchers and scholars in social science disciplines.
• The Solutions (international academic journal) An international academic journal published by the university, indexed in major international databases including ScienceDirect. Targeted at international academic researchers and scholars.
• Smart Campus (智慧校园) Digital Platform Comprehensive digital campus platform providing integrated access to academic affairs, administrative services, and campus resources for students and faculty of the university.
• NCWU Online Learning Platform (华水学堂) Online learning and course management platform for distance education and digital course delivery, used for continuing education and digital course access. Targeted at students and continuing education learners.
• Graduate Student Management System (研究生综合管理系统) Integrated management system for graduate student admissions, academic records, and program administration. Targeted at graduate students and the university's graduate school administration.
• Undergraduate Education Programs (本科生教育) Four-year undergraduate degree programs in water resources, hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, electric power, and related disciplines. Targeted at domestic high school graduates seeking higher education in water conservancy and engineering fields.
• Graduate Education Programs (研究生教育) Master's and doctoral degree programs in water resources, hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, and related disciplines. Targeted at graduate applicants seeking advanced research-oriented degrees.
• Continuing Education Programs (继续教育) Continuing education, vocational training, and professional development programs for working professionals and lifelong learners. Targeted at mid-career professionals seeking skill updates and career advancement.
• International Education Programs (国际教育) Sino-foreign cooperative education programs including the Ural College joint program and exchange partnerships with international universities. Targeted at international students and Chinese students seeking foreign-accredited degrees.

Quantifiable outcome

• First doctoral student published in Science Bulletin
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 黄河流域水资源高效利用省部共建协同创新中心coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020National collaborative innovation center for efficient utilization of water resources in the Yellow River Basin. Led by Director Liu Handong, based at Yellow River Research Institute. The only national-level research platform among the university's 100+ research platforms.
• 河南省煤炭地质勘察研究总院minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-built 黄河流域中下游水土资源保护与修复重点实验室 (Yellow River Basin Middle-Lower Reaches Water and Soil Resources Protection and Restoration Key Laboratory), led by Director Yu Furong.
• 河南新华五岳抽水蓄能发电有限公司coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to establish 河南省抽水蓄能工程技术研究中心, conducting research in key areas such as underground construction technology for pumped storage, leakage prevention, intelligent mechanized construction, and green construction.
• 宁波大学minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVice President Zhang Zhizeng led a delegation to Ningbo University for exchange and cooperation discussions. Both universities expressed desire to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration.
• 中国农业科学院农田灌溉研究所minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-built 河南省节水农业重点实验室, collaborating on water-saving agriculture research and technology development.
• 东南大学coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Wang Zhihao participated in Professor Wang Hao's project on 'Long-span Bridge Strong/Typhoon Effect Perception' awarded the 2025 National Science and Technology Progress Award Second Prize.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Zhengzhou University: Top comprehensive 211 university co-located in Zhengzhou. Competes for regional students, faculty, and government funding in Henan Province but offers a broader disciplinary portfolio.
• Henan University of Water Conservancy and Water Power (HNUWC): Regional peer within Henan Province, similarly focused on water conservancy and hydraulic engineering. Competes locally for students and government contracts, though with narrower research capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Dalian University of Technology: 985 university with strong hydraulic and civil engineering programs and coastal/infrastructure research. Comparable faculty scale and disciplinary overlap, with stronger national ranking and global visibility.
• Wuhan University: Top-tier comprehensive university (985/211/Double First-Class) with a renowned School of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering. Competes for the same students, faculty, and national research programs from a stronger brand position.
• Sichuan University: 985 comprehensive university with a major State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering. Competes for talent and research funding in hydraulic and water resources research from a much larger institutional base.
• Tianjin University: Elite 985 university with a strong hydraulic engineering and civil engineering tradition. Comparable in electric power research and structural engineering, with significantly stronger overall national ranking.

Direct peers

• Hohai University: China's premier water resources and hydraulic engineering university (211/Double First-Class). Direct competitor for water conservancy talent, research grants, and national project leadership, though Hohai has stronger national branding.
• China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR): National-level research institute under the Ministry of Water Resources. Closely aligned partner and competitor for national water conservancy research projects, with overlapping faculty and graduate training pipelines.
• Xi'an University of Technology: Specialized university with focus on water resources, hydropower, and hydraulic engineering in northwestern China. Directly comparable as a peer-tier water conservancy institution with similar faculty and research portfolio.
• Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute (Changjiang Water Resources Commission): Major national research institute focused on Yangtze River basin water conservancy. Comparable in applied research mandate and ministry-level affiliation, with overlapping research themes in hydraulic engineering and disaster prevention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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