Dating from 1941, Heilongjiang University is one of the oldest universities in Harbin. It has traditionally taught classical subjects, and is generally considered to have the best Russian Language faculty in China. In recent years the university has expanded rapidly. Its student body currently exceeds 30,000.
Located in the west of the city about six kilometres from the main railway station, Heilongjiang University has an attractive, spacious campus with a full range of facilities on-site. These include a ten thousand seater gymnasium hall, an artificial grass football (soccer) stadium, an athletics track, banks, post offices, hotels, bookstores etc.
Supermarkets and a multitude of restaurants are also located right outside the university, so many students rarely find it necessary to make the trip into the city centre.
The international student division at Heilongjiang University is the largest in the province. There are currently 670 students studying on courses varying in length from one month to four years. The HSK Chinese Proficiency Examination is held at Heilongjiang University, reflecting its status as main educator of foreign students in the province. Foreign students come mainly from Korea and Siberian Russia, although there are also a number of students from Japan, North America, Europe and South America.
The facilities for foreign students include a choice of four dormitory buildings, a canteen and a games room. Other necessities like internet cafes, coffee shops etc are located all around the campus as well. Life in Heiongjiang University is convenient and efficent.