Northeastern University (NEU; simplified Chinese: 东北大学; traditional Chinese: 東北大學; pinyin: Dōngběi Dàxué) is a Chinese public research university in Shenyang.

Dalian Maritime University (simplified Chinese: 大连海事大学; traditional Chinese: 大連海事大學; pinyin: Dàlián Hǎishì Dàxué) is a university located in Dalian, Liaoning, China.

Liaoning University (Chinese: 辽宁大学; pinyin: Liáoníng Dàxué) is one of the leading universities listed in the nation's Double First Class University Plan and former Project 211.