Looking for high-quality education in China that won’t break your budget? You’re in the right place! China offers world-class, internationally recognized degrees at costs far lower than Western alternatives. As Nawal Academic Services, based in Beijing, we proudly present these 30 budget-friendly universities—complete with direct English site links to help your students get started!
🏫 30 Universities Under $4,000/year (with English Admission Links)
| # | University | City | Tuition (USD/year) | Language | Official English Admission Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ningbo University | Ningbo | ~$2,300 | Eng/Chi | [Ningbo University Admissions]besteduchina.com+4edu.cn+4sicas.cn+4oec.ujs.edu.cn+15apply.china-admissions.com+15besteduchina.com+15 |
| 2 | Jiangsu University | Zhenjiang | ~$3,000 | English | [Jiangsu University Admissions] |
| 3 | Shandong University | Jinan | ~$3,500 | English | [Shandong Univ Intl Admissions] |
| 4 | Yunnan University | Kunming | ~$2,200 | Chinese/English | [Yunnan Univ Intl Office] |
| 5 | Anhui Medical Univ | Hefei | ~$3,200 (MBBS) | English | (Check official med school page) |
| 6 | Dalian Medical Univ | Dalian | ~$3,500 (MBBS) | English | (Visit university website > Intl Office) |
| 7 | Hebei University | Baoding | ~$2,000 | Chinese | (See university’s International section) |
| 8 | Guangxi University | Nanning | ~$2,800 | Chinese | (Search “Guangxi University International College”) |
| 9 | North China Electric Power Univ | Beijing | ~$3,000 | English | (Check university international programs) |
| 10 | Bohai University | Jinzhou | ~$1,900 | Chinese | (International admissions page) |
| 11 | Liaoning Shihua Univ | Fushun | ~$2,100 | Chinese | (Intl admissions via university site) |
| 12 | Hubei University | Wuhan | ~$2,500 | English | (Intl student portal on official site) |
| 13 | SW Forestry University | Kunming | ~$2,000 | Chinese | (International section online) |
| 14 | China Univ of Petroleum (East) | Qingdao | ~$3,400 | English | (Intl programs section) |
| 15 | Zhengzhou University | Zhengzhou | ~$3,000 (MBBS) | English | (Intl Office page) |
| 16 | Wenzhou Medical Univ | Wenzhou | ~$3,600 (MBBS) | English | (Medicine Intl Admissions section) |
| 17 | Shenyang Aerospace Univ | Shenyang | ~$3,200 | English | (Check Intl/Admission portal) |
| 18 | Tianjin Polytechnic Univ | Tianjin | ~$2,300 | English | (International Admissions page) |
| 19 | Harbin Univ of Sci & Tech | Harbin | ~$2,000 | Chinese | (Intl students section online) |
| 20 | Nanchang University | Nanchang | ~$2,700 | English | (Intl portal on official website) |
| 21 | Hunan U. of Sci & Tech | Xiangtan | ~$2,200 | Chinese | (International admissions page) |
| 22 | Wuhan U. of Technology | Wuhan | ~$3,800 | English | (Intl student section) |
| 23 | Fujian Medical Univ | Fuzhou | ~$3,600 | English | (Medicine Intl Admissions site) |
| 24 | Changsha Medical Univ | Changsha | ~$3,200 | English | (University International Office) |
| 25 | Beihua University | Jilin | ~$2,200 | Chinese | (Intl student admissions site) |
| 26 | Shanghai Univ of Electric Power | Shanghai | ~$3,500 | English | (Intl Programs page) |
| 27 | Qingdao University | Qingdao | ~$2,700 | English | (International Students portal) |
| 28 | Xuzhou Medical University | Xuzhou | ~$3,500 | English | (See international admissions) |
| 29 | Taishan Medical University | Tai’an | ~$3,200 | English | (Intl Admissions page) |
| 30 | Ningxia Medical University | Yinchuan | ~$3,300 | English | (Medicine Intl Office section) |
💡 How To Access the English Admission Links
- Many universities have dedicated International Student Offices—look for “International” or “Admissions” on the official university site.
- For links we couldn’t verify in our quick search, use their name + “International student admission” in your search bar.
- Verified examples above are linked with proper citations.
📋 Why Study At These Budget-Friendly Universities?
- Officially recognized by China’s Ministry of Education
- Small-class teaching with modern facilities
- On-campus dorms costing just $300–800/year
- Strong scholarship opportunities, including CSC and university awards
- Safe, multicultural environments welcoming students from 100+ countries
🛎 Nawal Academic Services Can Help You:
✅ Choose top-quality and affordable universities
✅ Prepare applications & apply for scholarships
✅ Assist with JW202 visa documentation
✅ Arrange accommodation and airport pickup in Beijing
🎯 “We’ve helped over 1,000 students enroll at China’s most affordable universities—fully supported from application to arrival.”
📞 Ready to Start?
Visit our Contact Us page or email us at admission@nawal.com to get personalized support—because every student deserves a world-class education that fits their budget!