Study in China
Strong engineering and medical universities, programmes in English and Chinese, and one of the most generous government scholarships in the world.
A bachelor's degree in China takes 4 years, medicine 5–6 years and a master's 2–3 years. Chinese-taught programmes usually ask for HSK 4 (180+ points); English-taught ones for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80.
If you don't speak Chinese yet, start with a one-year language course at the university: it accepts any level and leads on to the bachelor's degree. Some universities offer a 1+4 track — a foundation year followed by four years of study.
Why study in China?
CSC scholarships
The government scholarship covers tuition and housing and pays a monthly stipend.
English-taught programmes
Hundreds of bachelor's and master's programmes with no Chinese required.
Strong technical universities
Engineering, IT and medicine at universities in the world rankings.
A language with a future
Chinese opens careers with companies that work with Asia.
Universities
Programmes at all 6 universities
Popular programmes
All programmes in China
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Petroleum Engineering
Computer Science and Technology
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Admission steps
- ConsultationGoals, budget, timing and language level
- SelectionCountry, university and programme
- DocumentsTranslations, motivation letter, submission
- VisaDocument package and consulate appointment
- MovingHousing, airport pickup and your first days
Which steps we take on depends on your package. Services and pricing
Costs per year
| Item | Guangzhou, Wuhan | Other cities |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (bachelor's) | ¥20,000 – 35,000 | ¥17,000 – 21,000 |
| Language course | ¥17,000 – 17,200 | ¥14,000 – 14,600 |
| Dormitory | ¥9,600 – 21,000 | ¥3,600 – 12,000 |
| Food and transport | ≈ ¥15,000 | ≈ ¥11,000 |
| Health insurance | ¥800 | ¥800 |
X1 student visa
Study longer than 180 days requires an X1 visa. It is issued on the basis of the university's Admission Notice and the JW201 or JW202 form, which universities send out in June–July. You will need a passport valid for at least 18 months and a Foreigner Physical Examination Form no older than 6 months.
Within 30 days of arrival the X1 visa is converted into a residence permit for the length of your studies. Short programmes of up to 180 days (language courses, summer schools) use an X2 visa.
Student life
Most international students live on campus in international dormitories: about ¥800–1,000 a month in Harbin, around ¥1,700 for a room in an apartment in Guangzhou. Part-time work is only allowed with the university's permission. English gets you by in big cities, but basic Chinese makes everyday life much easier.