🇨🇳 Study in China
Strong in technology, engineering, science. Safety safe (20/100).
China pairs internationally ranked universities (best QS #14) — living costs run about €400–€1000 a month. Programmes are strongest in technology, engineering, science. Acceptance sits near 55%, and student-visa processing is slow at roughly 75 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
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Key facts · China
Monthly cost
€400–1000
Acceptance rate
55%
Visa processing
~75d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#14
Scholarships
Yes
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/CNY), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), National Immigration Administration (NIA). · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · China
Rent
€350
Food
€200
Transport
€50
Other
€130
Monthly total
€730
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €400–€1,150/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in China
University degrees (109)
- Anhui UniversityAnhui University (AHU) is provincial public university in Hefei, Anhui, China. It is affiliated with the Anhui Provincial Government, and co-funded by the Anhui Provincial Government, the Ministry of Education, and SASTIND.
- Beihang UniversityBeihang University is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Beihang University (former BUAA)Beihang University is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Beijing Foreign Studies UniversityBeijing Foreign Studies University is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
- Beijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing Institute of Technology, 1940'ta kurulan, mühendislik ve teknoloji alanlarında uzmanlaşmış Çin kamu araştırma üniversitesidir.
- Beijing Jiaotong UniversityBeijing Jiaotong University is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-funded by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Transport, the Beijing Municipal People's Government, and China State Railway Group Company Limited.
Summer schools (9)
- Hutong School Chinese Summer Camp BeijingHutong School Chinese Summer Camp Beijing is a short-term summer camp in Beijing, China, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- LTL Summer Camp China BeijingLTL Summer Camp China Beijing is a short-term summer camp in Beijing, China, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Mandarin House Chinese Summer Camp ShanghaiMandarin House Chinese Summer Camp Shanghai is a short-term summer camp in Shanghai, China, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Thats Mandarin Summer Camp China Day CampThats Mandarin Summer Camp China Day Camp is a short-term summer camp in Shanghai, China, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Fudan International Summer SessionFudan International Summer Session is a short-term summer programme in Shanghai, China, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Peking University Computer Science Summer SchoolPeking University Computer Science Summer School is a summer English language programme in Beijing, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Boarding schools (3)
- AISL Harrow Haikou Boarding SchoolAISL Harrow Haikou is an international and bilingual day and boarding school in Haikou. The official site describes Harrow International School and Harrow LiDe School, K-12 international and bilingual education for foreign and local students, day and boarding options, a Jiangdong District campus, shared learning spaces and outdoor facilities.
- Harrow International School ChongqingHarrow International School Chongqing is a boarding school option in Chongqing, China, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Keystone Academy BeijingKeystone Academy Beijing is a boarding school option in Beijing, China, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- Xiamen University International College Foundation ProgramXiamen University International College Foundation Program is a foundation pathway option in Xiamen, China, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University Foundation ProgrammeXian Jiaotong-Liverpool University Foundation Programme is a foundation pathway option in Suzhou, China, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- XJTLU Liverpool International Education ProgrammeXJTLU Liverpool International Education Programme is a collaborative international programme between Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. The official admissions page describes two study phases, curriculum and teaching plans connected to the University of Liverpool, study at XJTLU during phase one, transfer to Liverpool during phase two and admissions contact information.
Language schools (16)
- Berlitz China Language Centers
- EF English First China (EF Kids & Teens / Adults)
- Firstleap English (励步英语)
- Goethe-Institut China (Beijing)
- Goethe-Sprachlernzentrum Guangzhou
- Goethe-Sprachlernzentrum Shanghai (Goethe-Jinchuang Language Centre)
Exchange programs (12)
- AFS China Intercultural ProgramsAFS China Intercultural Programs is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Beijing, China, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Beijing No. 55 High School International Students Section
- Go Abroad China
- LTL Mandarin School (High School Exchange)
- Nanjing Foreign Language School
- Nanjing University International Student Exchange Program
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Scholarships for China
- Peking University Scholarship for International Students
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Scholarships
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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