Individual universities, rankings, subject areas and degree programs open to international students. 54 guides.
This guide explains how university rankings are compiled, what they can and cannot tell an international applicant, and where to check the current rules,…
This guide describes what a typical day can look like for an international student at Tsinghua University in Beijing, from campus logistics and classes to…
This guide introduces several universities in western China that are often overlooked by international applicants, and explains what to compare when…
This guide explains what the 985 and 211 designations are, what they can and cannot tell you about a university or programme, and which factors matter…
This guide explains what the Double First-Class designation is, what it can and cannot mean for an international applicant, and how to check the current…
This guide explains how foreign degrees are checked for use in China, which kinds of documents applicants are typically asked for, and how to confirm the…
This guide explains how meals usually work for international students at Chinese universities, including campus cards, cafeteria stations, halal and…
This guide covers several former capital cities in mainland China that have universities with history or heritage teaching. It explains what each city…
This guide covers common beliefs about studying medicine in mainland China, including degree recognition, language of instruction, clinical training,…
This guide explains how international university rankings work, how some Chinese universities are commonly positioned in them, and what applicants should…
This guide covers vocational universities in mainland China that offer technical training, such as manufacturing, automation, vehicle technology,…
This guide describes how different campus environments in mainland China suit different working styles, and how to check the current details that affect…
This guide explains how a Chinese public university differs from a Western branch campus in mainland China, and what to ask before you apply. Fees,…
This guide explains what a health check for international students in mainland China may involve, what to prepare before and after arrival, and how to…
This guide covers what to expect when studying at Zhejiang University (ZJU) in Hangzhou as an international student, including academic workload, campus…
This guide explains how to compare engineering programs in mainland China as an international applicant. It covers what to look for, which details change…
This guide explains what international applicants can compare when choosing a university in mainland China, including English-taught programs,…
This guide covers the main trade-offs of studying for a Chinese degree online from outside mainland China. It also explains which details change by…
China is now the world’s second-largest producer of environmental science research publications, accounting for approximately 22.7% of global output in the f…
For international students weighing an MBA, the choice between China and the United States often comes down to return on investment (ROI). A decade ago, the …
A common concern among prospective international students is whether Chinese university grading systems will put them at a disadvantage compared to peers in …
A 2023 survey by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) recorded 492,185 international students enrolled in Chinese higher education institutions, with an a…
The number of international students enrolled in Chinese university science and engineering programs exceeded 140,000 in 2023, according to the Chinese Minis…
Peking University
By the end of 2023, China’s Ministry of Education reported that **over 540,000 international students** were enrolled in Chinese higher education institution…
By 2024, Chinese universities occupied 71 of the top 500 positions in the QS World University Rankings — a 25% increase from 2018 — and the country’s higher …
By 2025, Chinese universities occupy 71 spots in the QS World University Rankings and 13 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings, a col…
China now hosts over 58,000 international medical students across its universities, according to the Ministry of Education's 2023 statistical report on forei…
International Relations (IR) and Diplomacy have become increasingly sought-after fields for international students, with China hosting over 440,000 internati…
When most international students picture studying in China, they imagine the neon-lit skylines of Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. Yet over 492,000 internati…
In 2023, the Institute of International Education (IIE) reported that 34,332 students from mainland China were enrolled in US universities as undergraduates,…
China’s film and media education sector has grown into a significant global player, with the country producing over 1,000 feature films annually and its box …
Securing off-campus housing in China involves a legal and financial commitment that differs significantly from rental practices in many Western countries. Un…
By the end of 2023, China’s WeChat ecosystem hosted over 8 million mini programs (小 程序, xiǎo chéng xù), with a combined daily active user base exceeding 600 …
By the end of 2024, over 1.6 million international students had studied in Chinese higher education institutions since 2010, according to China’s Ministry of…
When an international student begins researching study destinations in China, the first question is rarely 'which city' or 'which major' — it is almost alway…
By 2024, China hosted over 10 Sino-foreign cooperative universities operating at the undergraduate level or above, enrolling approximately 60,000 students ac…
Choosing a university major is one of the most consequential decisions a student can make, and for international students considering China, the psychologica…
Between 2015 and 2025, the number of Chinese institutions in the QS World University Rankings top 200 more than doubled, from 7 to 15, according to QS Quacqu…
China’s **211 Program** is one of the most consequential higher-education initiatives in the world, encompassing **116 universities** as of the Ministry of E…
China’s higher education system currently hosts over **492,000 international students** across 1,000+ institutions (Ministry of Education, 2023 Statistical B…
China now hosts 2,894 higher education institutions, and 278 of them offer undergraduate or postgraduate programs in artificial intelligence (AI) or closely …
In 2023, China hosted over 492,000 international students from 196 countries, according to the Ministry of Education (MoE, 2023 Annual Report on Internationa…
Each year, approximately 500,000 international students enroll in Chinese universities, according to the Ministry of Education’s 2023 statistical report on f…
For international students weighing study destinations, Chinese universities offer a set of **cultural experiences** that are difficult to replicate elsewher…
For international students arriving in China, university dormitories serve as the first real immersion into daily life on campus. According to China's Minist…
A prospective international student scanning Chinese university options will quickly encounter two competing signals: the overall **QS World University Ranki…
Virtual Campus Tours: China's Top Universities You Can Explore Online
When selecting a university in China, campus size is often an overlooked yet critical factor for international students. It directly influences daily commute…
In the second half of 2024, approximately 72% of Chinese universities had resumed full in-person instruction for international students, according to a surve…
For an international student arriving on a Chinese university campus, the search for 'authentic' Chinese food is often a journey through a maze of unfamiliar…
Since 2021, China’s Ministry of Education has mandated that all higher-education institutions establish dedicated mental health education and counseling cent…
In 2024, Chinese higher education institutions saw a 12.4% increase in international student applications compared to the previous year, according to data fr…
China’s civil aviation passenger traffic reached 730 million trips in 2023, a 146 percent year-on-year increase according to the Civil Aviation Administratio…