1, Nanjing University: Founded in 1902, it is one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in China. The school is located in Xianlin Campus and Gulou Campus, Qixia District, Nanjing, and is a comprehensive research university.

2. Southeast University: founded in 1902, formerly known as Sanjiang Normal School. The school is located in Southeast University Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing. It is a comprehensive research university focusing on engineering.

3. Nanjing University of Science and Technology: founded in 1953, formerly known as Shenyang Institute of Military Engineering. The school is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing, and it is a research university with the coordinated development of industry, science, management and literature.

4. Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics: founded in 1952, formerly known as Harbin Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The school is located at No.29 Jiangjun Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing. It is the only national key university in China focusing on aerospace.

5. Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications: founded in 1955, formerly known as Central Institute of Posts and Telecommunications. The school is located in Xianlin Campus and Posts and Telecommunications Road Campus in Yuhuatai District, Nanjing, and is a multi-disciplinary research university focusing on information and communication engineering.

These 2 1 1 colleges and universities have played an important role in the development and construction of Nanjing, and also attracted outstanding students from all over the country to study and further their studies.