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Tianjin Vocational Institute

A municipal higher vocational college in Beichen District, Tianjin, China, and one of the national demonstrative higher vocational colleges.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Tianjin Vocational Institute (天津职业大学, commonly abbreviated as 天津职大) is a municipal higher vocational college located in Beichen District, Tianjin, People's Republic of China. It is one of China's national demonstrative higher vocational colleges, a designation reserved for institutions that meet high standards in vocational education, industry partnerships, and graduate employment. The institute traces its origins to 1978, when it was formed from the merger of the Second and Third Branch Schools of Nankai University into the Chemical Engineering Branch of Tianjin University. In 1982 it was reorganized as Tianjin Municipal Vocational University (天津市职业大学). On 23 February 2019, the Tianjin Municipal People's Government formally approved the renaming of the institution to Tianjin Vocational University (天津职业大学). The institute operates under the authority of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government and serves the greater Tianjin region, offering vocational and applied programs that support local industry and economic development. Its official website is www.tjtc.edu.cn.

History

Tianjin Vocational Institute was established in 1978 as the Chemical Engineering Branch of Tianjin University, formed by merging the Second and Third Branch Schools of Nankai University. In 1982, the institution was reorganized and renamed Tianjin Municipal Vocational University (天津市职业大学). Over the following decades it developed into a municipal higher vocational college and was recognized as one of China's national demonstrative higher vocational colleges. On 23 February 2019, the Tianjin Municipal People's Government formally approved the renaming of the institution from Tianjin Municipal Vocational University to Tianjin Vocational University (天津职业大学). The institute is located in Beichen District, Tianjin, and continues to operate as a public municipal vocational education provider.

  • 2019

    On 23 February, the Tianjin Municipal People's Government approved the renaming to Tianjin Vocational University (天津职业大学).

  • 1982

    Reorganized and renamed Tianjin Municipal Vocational University (天津市职业大学).

  • 1978

    Founded as the Chemical Engineering Branch of Tianjin University through the merger of the Second and Third Branch Schools of Nankai University.

Products and positioning

Municipal higher vocational college and national demonstrative higher vocational institution serving Tianjin's industry and workforce development.

Product categories. Higher vocational education · Applied associate-degree programs · Technical and vocational training

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