1895—Peiyang University, the first modern university in China, was founded. On October 2, 1895, the emperor Guangxu officially approved a memorial to the throne by establishing Peiyang Da Xue Tang, as proposed by the Chief of Tianjin Customs Sheng Xuanhuai’s to establish a university in China in the Western tradition. Hence Peiyang Da Xue Tang (predecessor of Peiyang University), the first modern university in the modern history of China, was founded. 
1899 The first Chinese university diploma was granted.
In 1899, the first batch of students of Peiyang University graduated. In 1900, Wang Chonghui, a student of law, obtained Chinese first university diploma granted by a Minister of Peiyang. 
1900 Peiyang Da Xue Tang suspended.
1900—Peiyang Da Xue Tang suspended. In 1900, Peiyang Da Xue Tang was suspended because its buildings were occupied by the German Army during the invasion of the Eight-Power Allied Forces. 
1903 Relocation of Peiyang Da Xue Tang.
In April, 1903, Peiyang Da Xue Tang was rebuilt in the Xigu arsenal of Tianjin. 1903 - The first batch of students of Peiyang University were sent to America to study. 
1910 Feng Ximin, a student from Peiyang University, obtained the first place in the Palace Examin...
In 1910, Feng Ximin, a student of civil engineering of Peiyang University, obtained the first place in Palace Examination. The papers for the Palace Examination were evaluated by Emperor Xuantong. 
1912 Peiyang Da Xue Tang was renamed Peiyang Da Xue Xiao.
In 1912, Peiyang Da Xue Tang was renamed Peiyang Da Xue Xiao according to a command from Ministry of Education of the National Government. 
1913 Peiyang Da Xue Xiao was renamed the National Peiyang University.
In 1913, Peiyang Da Xue Xiao was renamed the National Peiyang University. 
1915 The President of Peiyang University Zhao Tianlin declared the university motto: "Seeking Tru...
In 1915, The President of Peiyang University Zhao Tianlin declared the university motto: "Seeking Truth from Facts". 
1920 Peiyang University began to specialize in developing engineering courses.
In 1920, law education at Peiyang University was put on hold (the Department of Law merged with Peking University in alignment with the restructuring of the higher education system). Peiyang University became an engineering-oriented university. 
1928 The first hydraulics laboratory in Tianjin was established. In 1935, the laboratory was ren...
In 1928, the first hydraulics laboratory in Tinajin was established. In 1935, the laboratory was renamed the first hydraulics laboratory in China. In 1928, the Ministry of Education implemented the University District System. National Peiyang University was renamed No.2 Technical College of National Peking University. 
1929 Peiyang University was renamed National Peiyang Technical College.
In 1929, with the promulgation and implementation of Organization Law of Universities, Peiyang University was renamed the National Peiyang Technical College. 
1934 The first aero engine in China was built.
In 1934,Deng Yuemo, the then Professor of Peiyang University successfully built the first aero engine in China. In 1934, the Engineering Research Institute was established. 
1935 The first batch of graduate students were admitted.
In 1935, the first batch of graduate students were admitted. 1935—The Tianjin University Anthem was first adopted. The Tianjin University Anthem was first adopted with lyrics written by Liao Fushu and music composed by Xiao Youmei. 
1937 National Peiyang Technical College was forced to migrate to the west of China and was combin...
In 1937, the invasion to Tianjin by the Japanese Army forced National Peiyang Technical College to migrate to Shanxi. Together with other institutes, Xi′an Temporary University was set up. 
1938 Xi′an Temporary University was moved to Hanzhong and was renamed the National Northwest Uni...
In 1938, Xi′an Temporary University was moved to Hanzhong and was renamed the National Northwest Union University, which later developed into the National Northwest Technical College. The National Northwest Technical College was located in Guluba, Chenggu, Shaanxi Province. 
1942 National Peiyang Technical College was founded.
In 1942, Technical College of National Yingshi University became independent and was named the National Peiyang Technical College. 
1944 Xijing Branch of Peiyang Technical College was founded.
In 1944, with the support of Ministry of Education, Xijing Branch of the Peiyang Technical College was founded. The college opened in December of 1944, and located in Xi’an. 
1946 Peiyang University moved back to its original location in Xigu, Tianjin.
In January, 1946, Peiyang University moved back to its original location in Xigu, Tianjin. Peiyang University then had a technical college and a college of science. 
1951 Peiyang University and Hebei Technical College combined into Tianjin University.
In 1951, Peiyang University and Hebei Technical College combined into Tianjin University. 
1952 Tianjin University became a multidisciplinary polytechnic university.
From 1952 to 1958, in alignment with the restructuring of the higher education system, 18 departments and disciplines of Peiyang University were restructured into other universities or formed new universities, which supported higher education development. Meanwhile, engineering departments or colleges from other eight universities including Nankai University merged into Tianjin University. 
1957 Former Premier Zhou Enlai inspected Tianjin University.
On April 10, 1957 and May 28, 1959, Former Premier Zhou Enlai inspected Tianjin University twice. 
1958 Former President Mao Zedong inspected Tianjin University.
On August 13, 1958, former President Mao Zedong inspected Tianjin University, who recognized the important heritage of Tianjin University. 1958--- Former Party's General Secretary Deng Xiaoping inspected Tianjin University. On October 9, 1958, the former Party General Secretary Deng Xiaoping inspected Tianjin University. 
1959 Tianjin University were listed as one of the first batch of 16 national key universities dir...
In 1959, Tianjin University were listed as one of the first batch of 16 national key universities directly under the control of the Ministry of Education. 
1978 College Entrance Examination was resumed and the first batch of students admitted.
In 1978, College Entrance Examination was resumed and the first batch of students admitted. -
1981 Tianjin University became one of the first batch of universities to obtain doctor degree con...
In 1981, with the approval of the State Council, Tianjin University became one of the first batch of universities to obtain doctor degree conferral rights. 
1984 Graduate School was set up in Tianjin University.
In December, 1984, Tianjin University set up the Graduate School, becoming one of the first batch of universities to set up graduate schools. -
1986 Tianjin University pioneered the idea of making “openness, comprehensiveness, and research...
In December, 1986, Tianjin University put forward the idea of making “openness, comprehensiveness, and research” the mantra of higher education development. -
1994 National Education Commission signed an agreement with Tianjin Municipal Government to joint...
In November, 1994, National Education Commission signed an agreement with Tianjin Municipal Government on jointly developing Tianjin University. Tianjin University was under the direction of the Ministry of Education, and was led by both National Education Commission and Tianjin Municipal Government. 
1995 Celebration of Centennial Anniversary ceremony of Tianjin University was held.
On October 2, 1995, the Centennial Anniversary ceremony of Tianjin University was held. The then major national leaders celebrated the anniversary with their inscription. Leaders Li Ruihuan, Li Lanqing attended the ceremony. 
1997 Tianjin University was listed as one of the key universities under Project 211.
In February, 1997, Tianjin University was listed as one of the key universities under Project 211. 1997 - The stocks of the TianDa Tiancai Company Limited controlled by Tianjin University were listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. On September 29, 1997, the stocks of TianDa Tiancai Company Limited controlled by Tianjin University were listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange, becoming the first listed company that were controlled by a university in China. 1997 - School system was implemented. In 1997, Tianjin University implemented a school system across the university, setting up 11 schools, reflecting the idea of focusing on engineering, as well as combining the disciplines of science and engineering with coordinated development of economics, management, liberal arts, and law. -
1999 Tianjin University passed the evaluation on undergraduate education organized by the Ministr...
In 1999, Tianjin University passed the evaluation on undergraduate education organized by the Ministry of Education with result of “Excellence”. 
2000 Tianjin University put forward the development of a new-era direction in education, which we...
In 2000, Tianjin University was listed as the first batch of key universities under national Project 985. -
2003 Tianjin University put forward a development goal and a “three-step” development strategy.
In 2003, Tianjin University mapped out its overall development goal and a “three-step” development strategy, striving to develop the university into a comprehensive, research-oriented, progressive and internationalized world leading university by the middle of the century. -
2007 Tianjin University was listed as one of the ten pilot universities for engineering education...
In 2007, Tianjin University was listed as one of the ten pilot universities for engineering education reform, led by the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Ministry of Education. 
2009 Draft for site of the new campus of Tianjin University was passed.
In 2009, draft for site of the new campus of Tianjin University was passed. And the Tianjin Municipal Government passed a draft site, located in the south on the middle reaches of the Haihe River, Jinnan District for the new campuses of Tianjin University and Nankai University. 
2010 The Ministry of Education signed an agreement with Tianjin Municipal Government to jointly b...
In March, 2010, the Ministry of Education signed an agreement with Tianjin Municipal Government to jointly build the new campus of Tianjin University. In December, 2010, Tianjin University joined the Agreement on the Cooperation of Talent Cultivation framework. In December, 2010, Tianjin University signed the Agreement on Cooperation of Talent Cultivation framework, with nine other universities, setting up the Excellence Alliance (China) (9 excellent engineering universities, or E9 in short) to prompt communication and cooperation for the innovative cultivation of talent. 
2011 The start of construction of Tianjin University’s new campus.
In December, 2011, the 2nd phase of the Tianjin Haihe Education Park and Peiyang Park Campus of Tianjin University and NanKai University project commencement ceremony was held. The new campus of Tianjin University construction was formally commenced. 
2013 Tianjin Chemistry and Chemical Corporation Innovative Center became the first batch of the P...
In April, 2013, the Tianjin Chemistry and Chemical Corporation Innovative Center, which is the first corporation center in China led and organized by Tianjin University, passed the confirmation of Project 2011, becoming the first batch of Project 2011 units, among 14 other units. 
2014 The Constitution of Tianjin University was officially approved by the Ministry of Education.
In July, 2014, The Constitution of Tianjin University was offcially approved by the Ministry of Education. 
2015 The new campus, Peiyang Park Campus was opened and commenced operation.
In May, 2015, the new campus, Peiyang Park Campus was opened and commenced operation. 
2015 Tianjin University celebrated its 120th anniversary.
In October, 2015, Tianjin University celebrated its 120th anniversary.