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China

Rapidly climbing global rankings, generous government scholarships and low living costs.

At a glance

Tuition
¥20k – ¥60k / yr
Living costs
¥30k – ¥50k / yr
Post-study work
Work permit via employer after graduation
Intakes
September, March
Tests
IELTS / TOEFL (English-taught), HSK (Chinese-taught)
Part-time work
Part-time with university approval

Top universities

  • Tsinghua
  • Peking University
  • Fudan
  • Zhejiang
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong

Popular courses

  • MBBS
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Chinese Language

FAQs

Studying in China: your questions answered

Costs, intakes, work rights and exams for Indian students planning to study in China.

Tuition in China is typically ¥20k – ¥60k / yr, and living costs are about ¥30k – ¥50k / yr. Including visa, insurance and flights, an indicative first-year total for a business course is around ₹10.8 L. Your actual cost depends on the university, course and city.

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The main intakes in China are September, March. Applications usually open several months before each intake, so start shortlisting early — especially if you want scholarships.

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Yes — students in China can typically work Part-time with university approval. After graduation, post-study work rights are: Work permit via employer after graduation. Rules change, so confirm the latest conditions with your counsellor before you apply.

Most universities in China ask for IELTS / TOEFL (English-taught), HSK (Chinese-taught). Some waive English tests for students from English-medium schools. WiZdom Ed offers free mock tests so you can practise before the real exam.

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Popular universities include Tsinghua, Peking University, Fudan, Zhejiang, Shanghai Jiao Tong. Courses Indian students often choose in China include MBBS, Engineering, Business, Chinese Language.

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