Can I study in China?

China welcomes international students from around the world. China's universities have a variety of courses to meet the different demands of international students. However, some courses have strict academic requirements for admission. Outlined below are the possible routes for studying in China.

• I already graduated from high school, and at least 18 years old
• I already finished my bachelor's degree
• I have already earned my master's degree
• I am under 18 years old, or have no high school diploma

I already graduated from high school, and am at least 18 years old

If you do not know how to speak Chinese language, you can choose the following courses to attend:

• Non-degree Chinese language and culture course: these courses mostly have flexible hours for your convenience. Tuition: Varies depending on course hours and location. A six-month Chinese language course's tuition fee is 1,000  to 1,500 U.S. dollars. One-year Chinese language course fee is 2000-3000 U.S. dollars. Search for non-degree courses now>>
• Pre-university course (also called Foundation Program / Pre-college Program): there are a number of universities that have a one-year preparatory course for international students, the majority of the classes teach the Chinese language and basic undergraduate knowledge. You can find out more about pre-college courses. Tuition fees range from 2200 to 4400 U.S. dollars a year.
• University undergraduate course: on CUCAS you can apply directly to a number of universities that teach courses in English. Tuition usually costs 2000 to 4500 U.S. dollars a year. Tuition is slightly higher for a few universities which maybe 10,000 U.S. dollars per year. Search for degree courses now>>

If your Chinese Language level reaches a certain standard:

This standard varies depending on the school's requirements, usually based on HSK exam results or entrance exams. You can apply for non-degree Chinese language and culture courses and almost any of the undergraduate degree courses in China's universities. There are some Chinese courses where you would have to attend classes with Chinese students. The tuition fees for undergraduate courses taught in Chinese are usually 1500-4500 U.S. dollars a year.

I already finished my bachelor's degree

If you do not speak Chinese

You can choose to attend non-degree Chinese language courses, as well as English-medium Master's degree courses (tuition is about 4500 U.S. dollars to 8500 U.S. dollars per year).

If your Chinese level reaches a certain standard

(This standard varies depending on the school's requirements, usually based on HSK exam results or entrance exams). You can also apply for non-degree Chinese language courses and Master's degree courses in Chinese universities (tuition fees cost 3500 U.S. dollars to 4500 U.S. dollars per year). Most schools will arrange foreign students to attend class together with the Chinese students.

I have already earned my master's degree

Basically, you can choose any type of courses offered by China's universities, most Chinese universities' doctorate degrees can be taught in English. Please take note that when applying for a doctoral degree, you usually have to include your English Proficiency results, transcripts, letters of recommendation and other entry requirements, please take a look at the entry requirements for each major. PHD candidates normally are requested to take an interview. Tuition usually cost 3,000 to 6000 U.S. dollars per year.

I am under 18 years old, or have no high school diploma

Some of China's universities accept applicants with any education background for their Chinese language courses. You can also choose to learn Chinese at a language school. China's major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities have special language schools to teach foreign students Chinese language and Chinese culture. These schools generally do not have educational level or age restrictions. If you are under 18 years old, you need to submit a letter of consent from your guardian.

Foreign schools organizing student groups of under 18-year-old to study in China, please contact us for customized programs: service@cucas.cn

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