Chinese Language Universities in China – By City

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Beijing

No.UniversityTuition Fee (≈ RMB/year)Dorm Fee (≈ RMB/year)Official Website
1Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)25,800–39,000Double: 75×365≈27,375 / Single: 145×365≈52,925 (blcu.cucas.cn)http://www.blcu.edu.cn
2Beijing Chinese Language & Culture College (BLCC)9,600 (non-degree) / 19,200 (degree)Double: 6,800 / Quad: 1,800 / Single: 14,640via nawal Academic Services
search “Beijing Chinese Language & Culture College
3Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)6,000 (Chinese-language prep)1,000–2,000https://www.bfsu.edu.cn
4Beijing International Studies University (BISU)Tuition similar to BFSU ~25,000–30,000 (est.)(Not found)www.bisu.edu.cn
5University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)3,300 (undergrad Chinese)Per day: 50/person → ~18,250/yearhttps://en.ustb.edu.cn
6Beijing Technology and Business University Language Center (preparatory)23,300 (prep Chinese)Double: 1,500/month → ~18,000/year; 4‑bed: 750/month → ~9,000/yearhttps://isc.ustb.edu.cn
7Beijing Foreign Language University (Beiwai) – BFSU alternative programs~24,000–39,000 + dorm similar rangeEstimate similar to BFSUhttps://english.bfsu.edu.cn
8Communication University of China (CUC) — Chinese programsTypically part of broader degree programsEstimate ~10,000–20,000https://www.cuc.edu.cn
9Beijing Normal University – Chinese language programsNot advertised; likely 20,000–30,000Dorm 10,000+https://www.bnu.edu.cn
10Renmin University of China – preparatory language courses~24,000Likely 5,000–10,000http://www.ruc.edu.cn

📍 Chengdu

University NameProgram TypeEnrollment DatesTuition (CNY/year)Scholarships AvailableOfficial Website
Sichuan UniversityChinese Language, Culture ProgramsSeptember, March5,000–6,000CSC, Confucius, Sichuan Govthttps://www.scu.edu.cn
University of Electronic Science and TechnologyChinese Language ProgramSeptember3,000CSC, university-levelhttps://www.uestc.edu.cn
Southwestern University of Finance and EconomicsBusiness ChineseSeptember3,000CSC, SWUFE internalhttps://www.swufe.edu.cn
Chengdu UniversityLong-term ChineseSeptember8,000Local govt aidhttps://www.cdu.edu.cn
Chengdu University of TCMMedical ChineseSeptember6,600CSC, Confuciushttps://www.cdutcm.edu.cn
Sichuan Normal UniversityIntensive ChineseSeptember3,000CSC, university fundinghttps://www.sicnu.edu.cn
Chengdu University of Information TechnologyPractical ChineseSeptember5,000Internal grantshttps://www.cuit.edu.cn
Xihua UniversityGeneral ChineseSeptember10,000Limited provincialhttps://www.xhu.edu.cn
Chengdu Normal UniversityCultural Exchange ProgramSeptember9,000Local supporthttps://www.cdnu.edu.cn
Chengdu Technological UniversityBasic Chinese for International StudentsSeptember9,500Municipal-level aidhttps://www.cdtu.edu.cn

Guangzhou

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University NameTuition Fee (per year, RMB)Dormitory Fee (per year, RMB)Official Website
Sun Yat-sen University6,000 – 7,0003,000 – 5,000http://www.sysu.edu.cn
South China University of Technology8,000 – 9,0003,000 – 4,000https://www.scut.edu.cn
Guangzhou University5,000 – 6,0004,000 – 5,000http://www.gzhu.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies8,000 – 9,0003,000 – 5,000http://www.gdufs.edu.cn
Jinan University8,000 – 9,0005,000 – 6,000http://www.jnu.edu.cn
Guangzhou Medical University7,000 – 8,0003,000 – 4,000http://www.gzhmu.edu.cn
South China Agricultural University6,000 – 8,0005,000 – 8,000https://www.scau.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Technology5,000 – 6,0005,000 – 8,000http://www.gdut.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Finance & Economics4,000 – 5,0004,500 – 7,500http://www.gdufe.edu.cn
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts3,000 – 4,0006,000 – 10,000http://www.gzarts.edu.cn
Guangzhou Sport University4,000 – 5,0004,000 – 7,000http://www.gzswu.edu.cn
Guangzhou City Polytechnic3,000 – 5,0004,000 – 6,000http://www.gzcpt.edu.cn
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine4,000 – 5,0006,000 – 9,000http://www.gzucm.edu.cn
Guangdong Pharmaceutical University2,000 – 4,0006,000 – 7,000http://www.gdpu.edu.cn
South China Normal University6,000 – 7,0004,000 – 5,000http://www.scnu.edu.cn
Guangdong Ocean University4,000 – 5,0005,000 – 7,500http://www.gdou.edu.cn
Guangzhou University of Technology5,000 – 6,0005,000 – 8,000http://www.gut.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Education5,000 – 7,0005,000 – 8,000http://www.gdei.edu.cn
Guangzhou Maritime University6,000 – 7,0003,000 – 4,000http://www.gzmtu.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Arts and Sciences4,000 – 5,0002,000 – 3,000http://www.gduas.edu.cn

Shanghai

University NameTuition Fee (per year, RMB)Dormitory Fee (per year, RMB)Official Website
Fudan University8,000 – 9,0008,000 – 12,000https://www.fudan.edu.cn
Shanghai Jiao Tong University6,000 – 7,0009,000 – 13,000https://www.sjtu.edu.cn
Tongji University7,000 – 8,0007,000 – 10,000https://www.tongji.edu.cn
East China Normal University8,000 – 9,0006,000 – 10,000https://www.ecnu.edu.cn
Shanghai International Studies University5,000 -6,0005,000 – 9,000https://www.shisu.edu.cn
Shanghai University17,000 – 24,0005,000 – 8,000https://www.shu.edu.cn
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics20,000 – 28,0006,000 – 9,000https://www.shufe.edu.cn
Donghua University16,800 – 25,0006,000 – 9,000https://www.dhu.edu.cn
Shanghai Normal University16,000 – 22,0004,500 – 8,000https://www.shnu.edu.cn
Shanghai University of International Business and Economics18,000 – 23,0005,000 – 8,000https://www.suibe.edu.cn
Shanghai Maritime University17,000 – 24,0005,000 – 7,000https://www.shmtu.edu.cn
Shanghai Ocean University15,000 – 20,0004,000 – 7,000https://www.shou.edu.cn
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine20,000 – 26,0006,000 – 9,000https://www.shutcm.edu.cn
Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance15,000 – 20,0004,000 – 7,000https://www.lixin.edu.cn
Shanghai Polytechnic University14,000 – 19,0004,000 – 7,000https://www.sspu.edu.cn
East China University of Science and Technology17,000 – 24,0005,000 – 8,000https://www.ecust.edu.cn
Shanghai Dianji University14,000 – 18,0004,000 – 6,000https://www.sdj.edu.cn
Shanghai Institute of Technology15,000 – 20,0004,000 – 7,000https://www.sit.edu.cn
Shanghai Conservatory of Music22,000 – 30,0006,000 – 10,000https://www.shcmusic.edu.cn
Shanghai Theatre Academy20,000 – 28,0005,000 – 8,000https://www.sta.edu.c

1. Academic Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • For degree programs (e.g., Bachelor in Chinese Language): completion of 12 years of schooling.

✅ 2. Age Requirements

  • Typically:
    • Non-degree language programs: 18–50 years old.
    • Bachelor programs: 18–30 years old.
    • Exceptions may apply with good health and academic justification.

✅ 3. Application Documents

Most universities require:

  • Passport copy (valid and scanned)
  • Completed application form (usually online)
  • High school transcripts and graduation certificate (official and translated into English or Chinese)
  • Recent passport-sized photo
  • Study plan or personal statement (100–400 words)
  • Medical examination report (Foreigner Physical Examination Form)
  • Non-criminal record certificate (valid within 6 months)
  • Language proficiency certificate (if required; e.g., HSK for degree programs)

✅ 4. Language Proficiency

  • For non-degree Chinese language programs: No Chinese required.
  • For Bachelor or advanced programs: Usually require HSK 3–5 depending on the level.
  • Some programs provide 1 year of language prep if you do not meet the HSK level.

✅ 5. Financial Requirements

  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
    • Bank statement showing a balance of around USD $3,000–6,000 or equivalent is often required.
  • Scholarship applicants may need to submit additional financial declarations.

✅ 6. Visa Requirement

  • After admission, universities provide a JW202 or JW201 form for a Chinese Student Visa (X1/X2) application.

✅ 7. Additional (Case-Specific) Requirements

  • Some top universities may conduct:
    • Online interviews
    • Written assessments
    • Submission of recommendation letters (more common for scholarships)

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