30 Most Affordable Universities in China for International Students (2025 Guide)

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.”

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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!