The school, formerly known as the Industrial School of the Northeast People's Government, is one of the earliest engineering universities founded in New China. After years of development, Heilongjiang University has become a comprehensive university with more than 20 colleges, more than 30 research institutes and laboratories, covering arts, science, engineering, management, law, teaching and other disciplines. The school has nearly 30,000 undergraduates, nearly 2,000 postgraduates and more than 2,600 faculty members.
As a high-level university supported by Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University has made remarkable achievements in teaching, scientific research and social services. The school has a group of teachers with international standards, including many national famous teachers and Changjiang scholars. The school pays attention to cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, and has set up a number of practical teaching bases and innovative and entrepreneurial projects, providing students with broad development space.
In addition, Heilongjiang University actively carried out international cooperation and exchange activities, established cooperative relations with universities in the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and other countries, and carried out a number of academic exchanges and scientific research projects. At the same time, the school also actively participated in local economic construction and social welfare undertakings, and made positive contributions to local economic development and social progress.