巍巍學府，肇基北洋。天津大學的前身為北洋大學，是中國第一所現代大學。 “興學強國”的使命，“實事求是”的校訓， “嚴謹治學”的校風，“愛國奉獻”的傳統 和“矢志創新”的追求是學校發展進步的強 大動力和不竭源泉。 天津大學的誕生，開創了中國現代大學的新范式；天津大學的成長，深深融入民族復興、 國家富強、人類進步的偉大事業中；步入新 時代，天津大學的未來，也必將為實現中國 “強起來”貢獻智慧和力量，在建設中國特色、 世界一流大學的道路上奮勇前進。1959年被中共中央指定為16所國家首批重點大學之一。天津大學是“211工程”、“985工程”首批重點建設的大學，2017年入選國家“世界一流大學建設”A類高校。2021年，天津大學在艾瑞深校友會排名中位列第十。

Tianjin University (TJU), born out of Peiyang University, is the oldest institution of higher education in the modern history of China. The motto of “Seeking Truth from Facts”, the spirit of “rigorous academic scholarship”, the tradition of “patriotic dedication” and the commitment to innovation constantly drive the university’s development. The emergence of TJU pioneered a new model for China’s modern universities and the development of TJU has been closely integrated into the great undertakings of national rejuvenation and prosperity as well as the advancement of mankind. Stepping into the new era, TJU is bound to contribute its wisdom and strength to China’s endeavor to build a powerful nation, and it is resolved to forge ahead to construct a world-class university with Chinese characteristics. TJU is among the first 16 National Key Universities designated by the government in 1959, and is also among the first group of universities to be included into the “211” and “985” Projects of national investment for developing world class universities. In 2017, TJU was selected as “Double First-Class University Plan ” by the government. In 2021, Tianjin University was ranked No. 10 on the CUAA.NET Chinese University Ranking.