- Intakes
- September (main) and March (secondary)
- Tuition range
- US$2,000 – US$6,000 a year self-funded; frequently waived on scholarship
- Teaching language
- English-taught or Chinese-taught (HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught degrees)
- Work rights
- Part-time work and internships allowed with university and visa approval
Why students choose China
- Largest concentration of full scholarships of any destination GSC handles
- Low living costs — many students live comfortably on US$200–400 a month
- Strong engineering, computer science, medicine (MBBS) and business faculties
- Fast-track March intake for students who miss the September deadline
Scholarships and funding
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Tuition, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend
Provincial Government Scholarships
Province-funded awards, often full or partial tuition plus stipend
University Presidential Scholarships
Awarded directly by the university, tuition-focused
Confucius Institute Scholarship
For Chinese language, TCSOL and cultural programmes
Documents you will need
- Passport (valid 18+ months)
- Highest certificate and full transcripts
- English or Chinese proficiency evidence
- Foreigner physical examination form
- Non-criminal record certificate
- Study plan or research proposal
- Two recommendation letters (Master's and PhD)
Visa pathway
Admission letter → JW202/JW201 → X1 (over 180 days) or X2 student visa → residence permit after arrival
Check the newest information yourself
Deadlines, fees and visa rules change every cycle. These searches open Google with the exact query our counsellors use, so you always see current sources.