Chinese Language Universities in China – By City

Beijing

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

📍 Chengdu

Guangzhou

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University Name	Tuition Fee (per year, RMB)	Dormitory Fee (per year, RMB)	Official Website
Sun Yat-sen University	6,000 – 7,000	3,000 – 5,000	http://www.sysu.edu.cn
South China University of Technology	8,000 – 9,000	3,000 – 4,000	https://www.scut.edu.cn
Guangzhou University	5,000 – 6,000	4,000 – 5,000	http://www.gzhu.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies	8,000 – 9,000	3,000 – 5,000	http://www.gdufs.edu.cn
Jinan University	8,000 – 9,000	5,000 – 6,000	http://www.jnu.edu.cn
Guangzhou Medical University	7,000 – 8,000	3,000 – 4,000	http://www.gzhmu.edu.cn
South China Agricultural University	6,000 – 8,000	5,000 – 8,000	https://www.scau.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Technology	5,000 – 6,000	5,000 – 8,000	http://www.gdut.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Finance & Economics	4,000 – 5,000	4,500 – 7,500	http://www.gdufe.edu.cn
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts	3,000 – 4,000	6,000 – 10,000	http://www.gzarts.edu.cn
Guangzhou Sport University	4,000 – 5,000	4,000 – 7,000	http://www.gzswu.edu.cn
Guangzhou City Polytechnic	3,000 – 5,000	4,000 – 6,000	http://www.gzcpt.edu.cn
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine	4,000 – 5,000	6,000 – 9,000	http://www.gzucm.edu.cn
Guangdong Pharmaceutical University	2,000 – 4,000	6,000 – 7,000	http://www.gdpu.edu.cn
South China Normal University	6,000 – 7,000	4,000 – 5,000	http://www.scnu.edu.cn
Guangdong Ocean University	4,000 – 5,000	5,000 – 7,500	http://www.gdou.edu.cn
Guangzhou University of Technology	5,000 – 6,000	5,000 – 8,000	http://www.gut.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Education	5,000 – 7,000	5,000 – 8,000	http://www.gdei.edu.cn
Guangzhou Maritime University	6,000 – 7,000	3,000 – 4,000	http://www.gzmtu.edu.cn
Guangdong University of Arts and Sciences	4,000 – 5,000	2,000 – 3,000	http://www.gduas.edu.cn

Shanghai

University Name	Tuition Fee (per year, RMB)	Dormitory Fee (per year, RMB)	Official Website
Fudan University	8,000 – 9,000	8,000 – 12,000	https://www.fudan.edu.cn
Shanghai Jiao Tong University	6,000 – 7,000	9,000 – 13,000	https://www.sjtu.edu.cn
Tongji University	7,000 – 8,000	7,000 – 10,000	https://www.tongji.edu.cn
East China Normal University	8,000 – 9,000	6,000 – 10,000	https://www.ecnu.edu.cn
Shanghai International Studies University	5,000 -6,000	5,000 – 9,000	https://www.shisu.edu.cn
Shanghai University	17,000 – 24,000	5,000 – 8,000	https://www.shu.edu.cn
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics	20,000 – 28,000	6,000 – 9,000	https://www.shufe.edu.cn
Donghua University	16,800 – 25,000	6,000 – 9,000	https://www.dhu.edu.cn
Shanghai Normal University	16,000 – 22,000	4,500 – 8,000	https://www.shnu.edu.cn
Shanghai University of International Business and Economics	18,000 – 23,000	5,000 – 8,000	https://www.suibe.edu.cn
Shanghai Maritime University	17,000 – 24,000	5,000 – 7,000	https://www.shmtu.edu.cn
Shanghai Ocean University	15,000 – 20,000	4,000 – 7,000	https://www.shou.edu.cn
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine	20,000 – 26,000	6,000 – 9,000	https://www.shutcm.edu.cn
Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance	15,000 – 20,000	4,000 – 7,000	https://www.lixin.edu.cn
Shanghai Polytechnic University	14,000 – 19,000	4,000 – 7,000	https://www.sspu.edu.cn
East China University of Science and Technology	17,000 – 24,000	5,000 – 8,000	https://www.ecust.edu.cn
Shanghai Dianji University	14,000 – 18,000	4,000 – 6,000	https://www.sdj.edu.cn
Shanghai Institute of Technology	15,000 – 20,000	4,000 – 7,000	https://www.sit.edu.cn
Shanghai Conservatory of Music	22,000 – 30,000	6,000 – 10,000	https://www.shcmusic.edu.cn
Shanghai Theatre Academy	20,000 – 28,000	5,000 – 8,000	https://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)