Binhai College of Nankai University was once a private independent college, which was divided into three levels. Binhai College of Nankai University, founded in 2004, is a full-time undergraduate college co-founded by Nankai University and Tianjin Municipal Government.

In China's higher education system, independent colleges are usually established by relying on the brand and resources of a well-known university, but they are different from their alma mater in academic level, teaching staff and teaching quality.