Study level
Bachelor's Degrees in China
Undergraduate study for school leavers, taught in English or Chinese
Duration
4 years (5 years for medicine and architecture)
Intakes
September (main intake) and March (secondary intake)
Language of study
English-taught and Chinese-taught tracks both widely available
Tuition
Estimate: US$2,000–6,000 a year self-funded; often reduced or waived on scholarship
How admission works at this level
Bachelor's admission in China is document-led rather than exam-led for most international applicants. A complete, well-presented file submitted early is the single biggest factor in both admission and scholarship success.
Entry requirements
- Completed senior secondary school certificate
- Aged 18–30 at enrolment for most institutions
- English proficiency evidence for English-taught degrees, or HSK 4 for Chinese-taught
- Good conduct and clean police record
Mandatory document checklist
- Passport valid at least 18 months
- High school certificate (notarised English translation if not in English)
- Full high school transcripts
- English or Chinese proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or study plan
- Foreigner physical examination form
- Non-criminal record certificate
- Passport-style photograph on white background
- One or two recommendation letters where requested
Scholarship routes
- University Presidential and Freshman scholarships
- Provincial government scholarships
- Belt & Road and city-level awards
This is GSC's general guidance. Individual universities publish their own binding entry requirements, deadlines and fees — we verify each one against the institution's official admission page before you submit.
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