河北工业大学

What 河北工业大学 does

Hebei University of Technology (河北工业大学) is a Chinese provincial public university established in 1903 as Beiyang Technology School, operating under the joint administration of the Hebei Provincial Department of Education and the Ministry of Education of China. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, international, and continuing education programs across engineering, science, management, and humanities disciplines through multiple campuses including the Beichen main campus in Tianjin, the Hongqiao campus, the Langfang branch in Hebei province, and international outposts in Finland (Finland Campus) and Arizona (Arizona Industrial College, a jointly controlled partnership). The institution serves domestic students admitted via China's national college entrance examination (Gaokao), graduate researchers, international exchange and degree students, and industry partners engaged in applied research and technology transfer.

The university's core technology base centers on engineering disciplines, anchored by the Provincial-Ministry Joint Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment (电工装备可靠性与智能化国家重点实验室), a state-recognized research platform. Research capabilities span artificial intelligence and data science (through a dedicated School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), robotics (including a soft robotic exosuit prototype using flexible artificial muscles that demonstrated a 13.9% reduction in energy expenditure in treadmill testing), biomedical engineering, and advanced materials. The institution has begun commercializing applied research outputs, exemplified by two self-developed logistics technology innovations presented at the 2026 Langfang Economic and Trade Fair by its International Modern Commerce and Logistics College.

The business model is that of a state-funded public university: revenue derives from government appropriations, tuition fees across program tiers (undergraduate, graduate, international, continuing education), research grants, and technology transfer or industry collaboration agreements. Specific tuition schedules are not publicly disclosed. Marketing and enrollment are conducted through dedicated portals for each educational level, an official WeChat public account, Weibo, and the institutional website (hebut.edu.cn). The university maintains a network of more than 15 international student-exchange partnerships spanning institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, Belgium, Poland, and Japan.

Name

河北工业大学

Legal name

河北工业大学

Website

https://hebut.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hebei University of Technology (河北工业大学) is a Chinese provincial public university founded in 1903, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education across engineering and science disciplines through multiple campuses in Tianjin, Langfang, Finland, and Arizona, and serving domestic and international students.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD), Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Engineering programs
• Graduate research
• Continuing education
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Tianjin

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate programs, graduate programs, international student programs, and continuing education. Additional revenue streams include research funding, technology transfer, and international cooperation programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hebei University of Technology is a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate, graduate, international student, and continuing education programs across engineering, science, management, liberal arts, and economics disciplines. The institution conducts scientific research through platforms including the Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, and engages in industry collaboration and technology transfer, with programs delivered across campuses in Tianjin (Beichen, Hongqiao), Langfang, Finland, and Arizona.

Product overview

河北工业大学 is a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate education across multiple disciplines. The university's product/service offerings include educational programs, scientific research platforms, and technology transfer services. Key academic divisions include the School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, College of International Modern Commerce and Logistics (which has independently developed logistics technology achievements), and the Provincial-Ministry Joint Key Laboratory of Electrical Equipment Reliability. Research activities span across engineering, sciences, management, and liberal arts disciplines, with international exchange programs and collaborative education initiatives.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Education Programs (本科生教育) Full-time undergraduate degree programs for domestic students admitted through the national college entrance examination (Gaokao), spanning engineering, science, management, liberal arts, and economics disciplines, delivered on the Beichen main campus and affiliated campuses.
• Graduate Education Programs (研究生教育) Master's and doctoral research degree programs for graduate students, with research concentrations supported by the National Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, and active programs in artificial intelligence, robotics, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials.
• International Student Programs (留学生教育) International degree programs, student exchange, and Chinese language/culture studies for foreign students, with delivery through the dedicated School of International Education portal and partner institutions worldwide.
• Continuing Education Programs (继续教育) Continuing education and adult learning programs targeting working professionals and lifelong learners, delivered via the dedicated continuing education portal with separate enrollment, teaching, and administration systems.
• Langfang Branch Campus Programs (廊坊分校) Regional branch campus operations in Langfang, Hebei Province, providing local access to university academic programs and serving regional workforce development needs.
• International Modern Commerce and Logistics College (国际现代商贸物流学院) Specialized college within Hebei University of Technology focused on modern commerce and logistics, conducting applied research in logistics technology and offering programs that combine industry-academia collaboration with practical innovation.
• Industry Research Collaboration and Technology Transfer Services Industry-academia collaboration services including applied research, technology transfer, and talent development for corporate and government partners, anchored by the National Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• The soft robotic exosuit prototype reduced energy expenditure by an average of 13.9% during active assistance in treadmill tests with six healthy adults.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Langfang Economic and Trade洽谈会 (Langfang Economic and Trade Fair)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026The university's International Modern Commerce and Logistics College developed two self-developed logistics technology innovations for exhibition at the Langfang Economic and Trade Fair, demonstrating industry-academia collaboration achievements.
• Université d'Artois (France)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 24 April 2020French language program exchange with Université d'Artois.
• Nicolaus Copernicus University (Poland)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 24 April 20203+1+2 business program with Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland.
• University of New South Wales (Australia)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 23 April 20203+1+2 bachelor's to master's combined program with UNSW Australia.
• University of California, Riverside (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 23 April 20203+1+2 public policy program with UC Riverside.
• Université de Liège (Belgium)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 23 April 2020Intercollegiate exchange program with Université de Liège (Belgium).
• Macquarie University (Australia)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 23 April 20203+0.5+1 undergraduate exchange program with guaranteed master's admission at Macquarie University.
• Case Western Reserve University (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 23 April 20203+1+1 bachelor's to master's program with Case Western Reserve University.
• George Mason University (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 23 April 20203+1+1 bachelor's to master's program with George Mason University.
• Suzuka University (Japan)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 13 May 2019Dual degree undergraduate exchange program in Japanese language at Suzuka University.
• University of Ottawa (Canada)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 10 May 20193+2 engineering master's combined program with University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering.
• Swansea University (UK)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 7 May 2019Intercollegiate exchange and master's degree programs with Swansea University, UK.
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 7 May 20192+2 dual degree program for polymer materials and engineering majors with UW-Eau Claire.
• Swinburne University of Technology (Australia)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 7 May 2019Joint doctoral training program with Swinburne University of Technology.
• State University of New York, Binghamton (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 7 May 2019Intercollegiate exchange program with SUNY Binghamton.
• Florida International University (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 7 May 2019Engineering students can participate in master's program at Florida International University.
• St. Cloud State University (USA)minorStudent Exchange Partner · 7 May 2019Intercollegiate exchange program with St. Cloud State University, USA.
• Finland Campus PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHebei University of Technology operates an international campus in Finland as part of its global expansion strategy, providing international educational opportunities for students.
• Arizona Industrial College (亚利桑那工业学院)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational industrial college partnership program with Arizona-based institution, providing engineering education collaboration and student exchange opportunities.
• Deakin University (Australia)minorStudent Exchange PartnerStudent exchange program with Deakin University, Australia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tianjin University: Another major engineering-focused national university located in Tianjin with overlapping engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, materials) and competing for the same Gaokao applicant pool in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
• Beijing University of Technology: A municipal-level public university in Beijing with similar name positioning (工业大学) and comparable engineering, science, and management program offerings, competing for students and research funding in the same regional market.
• Wuhan University of Technology: A ministry-affiliated engineering university with strong materials, electrical, and logistics programs, and similar industry-academia collaboration model including technology transfer and applied research.
• Tiangong University: A Tianjin-based public university (formerly Tianjin Polytechnic University) with similarly named positioning and overlapping engineering, textile, and materials programs, competing directly for Tianjin-area students and industry research contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Dalian University of Technology: A 985-project engineering university in Liaoning with comparable engineering strength across electrical, materials, and mechanical disciplines, and similarly positioned as a national key university competing for elite engineering students.
• Harbin Institute of Technology: A C9 League engineering powerhouse with strong electrical, mechanical, and materials programs and similarly designated national key laboratories, representing a top-tier competitor in research output and faculty recruiting.
• Beijing Institute of Technology: A 985-project engineering university under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with overlapping strengths in electrical equipment, intelligent systems, and defense-adjacent engineering disciplines.
• Northeastern University (China): A 985-project engineering university in Liaoning with comparable programs in electrical engineering, materials science, and AI, competing for the same national research funding and industry partnerships.
• Xi'an Jiaotong University: A C9 League engineering and technology university with comparable AI, electrical equipment, and biomedical engineering programs, representing a top-tier benchmark for research output and graduate employment.
• South China University of Technology: A 985-project engineering university with similarly strong materials, electrical, and AI programs, and comparable industry partnerships in southern China manufacturing clusters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xweibo.com/hebut
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hebei-university-of-technology

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Subsidiaries5 records

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