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Study in China: A Practical Guide for International Students
Plan your studies in China: compare degree and language programmes, check admission requirements, organise documents and build a realistic application timeline.
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Practical guides to studying in China. Understand your options, compare the costs and arrive with a plan.
12 English guidesUniversity & government sourcesReviewed 15 September 2026
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Your study-in-China roadmap
From choosing a programme to organising admission, funding and arrival.
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Living costs
Cost of Studying and Living in China: Build Your Budget
Calculate tuition, housing, food and arrival costs for studying in China. Use dated university fee examples and a budget template instead of national averages.
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Scholarships
CSC Scholarship Guide: Routes, Funding and Applications
Understand Chinese Government Scholarship Type A and Type B routes, full-award coverage, CSCA checks and the steps to prepare a strong application.
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Scholarships
Scholarships in China: Government and University Options
Compare CSC, Shanghai Government and university scholarships. Learn how to read coverage, renewal and eligibility rules before building your funding shortlist.
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Scholarships
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Guide
Explore the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, study durations, HSK and HSKK requirements, recommending institutions and application planning.
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Scholarships
Schwarzman and Yenching: Two China Master’s Fellowships
Compare Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua and Yenching Academy at Peking University: academic focus, funding, application fit and questions to ask before applying.
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Universities
Chinese Universities for International Students: How to Choose
Build a university shortlist in China using programme fit, teaching language, campus, recognition and funding, with official links to major institutions.
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Language study
Mandarin Language Schools in China: Compare Your Options
Compare university Mandarin programmes at BLCU, ECNU, Peking University and Zhejiang Normal University, plus questions to ask private language schools.
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Student life
Student Cities in China: Compare Campus, Cost and Daily Life
Compare Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Haining and Jinhua for student life. Choose by actual campus location, housing, transport and the programme you need.
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Student life
Student Accommodation in China: Dorms, Renting and Registration
Compare university dormitories and private rentals in China. Check contracts, deposits, campus rules, arrival arrangements and accommodation registration.
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Admissions
China Student Visa: X1, X2 and Your Arrival Checklist
Understand X1 and X2 student visa categories, admission documents, accommodation registration and residence-permit planning for study in mainland China.
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Student life
Living in China as a Student: Your First-Month Guide
Settle into student life in China with a practical plan for SIM cards, payments, transport, food, insurance, campus support and everyday Chinese.
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