As of July 9, 2023, there are three universities in Xianning: Hubei Institute of Science and Technology, Xianning Vocational and Technical College and Hubei Health Vocational College. Among them, Hubei Institute of Science and Technology is an ordinary undergraduate college in Hubei Province, and it is also the first batch of pilot universities for excellent doctoral education and training programs.
Hubei Institute of Technology is located in Xianning Avenue, Xianning City, Hubei Province, Xianning Vocational and Technical College is located in Xianning Avenue, Xianning City, Hubei Province, and Hubei Health Vocational College is located in Taoyuan Avenue, Zishan Lake Ecological New City, Xianning City, Hubei Province.