Study in China 🇨🇳
60 Universities
1,000 Programs
$3k–$10k/yr Tuition
China is home to 60 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $3k–$10k/yr — some of the most affordable in the world. The primary language of instruction is Mandarin, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in China
Beijing
13 universities
Changchun
1 university
Changsha
2 universities
Chengdu
3 universities
Chongqing
1 university
Dalian
1 university
Guangzhou
3 universities
Guiyang
1 university
Haikou
1 university
Hangzhou
1 university
Harbin
1 university
Hefei
2 universities
Hohhot
1 university
Jinan
1 university
Kunming
1 university
Lanzhou
1 university
Nanjing
4 universities
Nanning
1 university
Shanghai
7 universities
Shenyang
1 university
Suzhou
1 university
Tianjin
2 universities
Wuhan
3 universities
Wuxi
1 university
Xi'an
2 universities
Xiamen
1 university
Xining
1 university
Yinchuan
1 university
Zhengzhou
1 university
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Tsinghua University
Beijing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $4k - $6k/yr 
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Peking University
Beijing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3.5k - $5.5k/yr
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Fudan University
Shanghai, 🇨🇳 China
Public $4.5k - $7k/yr 
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, 🇨🇳 China
Public $5k - $8k/yr
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Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, 🇨🇳 China
Public $4k - $6.5k/yr
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University of Science and Technology of China
Hefei, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3.8k - $6.2k/yr
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Nanjing University
Nanjing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3.6k - $6k/yr
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Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3.2k - $5.6k/yr
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Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3.4k - $5.8k/yr 
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Tongji University
Shanghai, 🇨🇳 China
Public $4.2k - $6.8k/yr 
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Wuhan University
Wuhan, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3.3k - $5.7k/yr
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Xiamen University
Xiamen, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.8k - $5.2k/yr
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Harbin Institute of Technology
Harbin, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.4k - $4.8k/yr
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Hunan University
Changsha, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.2k - $4.6k/yr 
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Beihang University
Beijing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.5k - $4.9k/yr
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Sichuan University
Chengdu, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.9k - $5.3k/yr
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Tianjin University
Tianjin, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.6k - $5k/yr 
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Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.9k - $5.2k/yr 
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Southeast University
Nanjing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $2.6k - $5k/yr 
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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, 🇨🇳 China
Public $3k - $5.4k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in China?
Tuition in China ranges from $3k–$10k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $6,000.
How many universities are in China?
Abroadly lists 60 universities across 29 cities in China, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Mandarin to study in China?
While Mandarin is the official language of China, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in China?
The most popular fields for international students in China include: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business, Mathematics. China is particularly renowned for its programs in Engineering and Computer Science.