The best educational resources are mainly concentrated in Tianshan District, not only in kindergartens, but also in primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools and even universities. There are 25 universities in Urumqi, most of which are concentrated in Tianshan area.

The universities in Tianshan District of Urumqi are: Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Open University, Xinjiang Arts Institute, Xinjiang University (South Campus), Xinjiang University, Xinjiang Normal University (xinjiang education institute), Xinjiang Sports Vocational and Technical College, and Xinjiang Branch of Agricultural Bank of China.