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Study destination · Asia

Studying in China

China is one of the fastest-growing study destinations, with universities in Beijing, Shanghai and beyond among Asia's highest ranked, especially in engineering and technology. Programs are taught in Chinese, with a growing number in English.

View its 39 universities Attaché and embassy

China

Beijing

Universities
39
Tracks
5
Living costs
Moderate

China at a glance

Capital
Beijing
Population
1,408 million
Official languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Language of study
Chinese; a growing number of programs in English
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)
Time difference
5 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia
Climate
Varied: cold, dry northern winters and hot, humid summers; subtropical in the south

Cost of living

Moderate
More affordableMore expensive

Beijing and Shanghai cost more than other cities; university housing is inexpensive.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0
TOEFL iBT
80

Master

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

PhD

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT HSK
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Programs in Chinese usually ask for HSK level 4–5; universities offer a preparatory Chinese year.

Working while studying

Part-time work or internships are allowed with the approval of the university and the immigration authority, noted on the residence permit.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 33 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 2 more
  • Research and Development Track 17 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information
  • Rowad (Pioneers) Track 3 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    All fields

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

Universities in China

39 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

View all 39 universities