Study in China: Tuition Fees, Cost of Living, Visa Applictions and List of Universities

China is an Asian country located in Eastern Asia. It borders countries like India, Russia, North Korea, Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan etc. A lot of students choose this beautiful country as their study destination because of its cheap and affordable high standard education. Apart from this, China is ranked in top 10 of countries with advanced technology. What this means is that as a student, you will have the opportunity of studying with the latest technology. In today’s article we will be considering studying in China, tuition fees, cost of living, how to apply for studies and scholarships etc.

Tuition fees

If you don’t have much money to pay for the high tuition fees in UK, US, Australia and some European countries, I will advice you consider studying in China. Tuition fees in Chinese universities are low and affordable. These fees usually range from $2000 to $4000 depending on study program.

Cost of living

The cost of living in China is equally low and affordable. A monthly budget of $350 to $500 can take care of feeding, accommodation, transportation, books etc. This amount varies depending on the city and the spending habit of the student.

Scholarships

There are lots of scholarships available for students who wish to study in China. The Chinese government has pledged around $238 million for the Chinese Government Scholarship Program in the 2012-13 academic year alone. This program is specifically structured to provide full and partial scholarships for internationals who wish to study in China. More than 25,000 students benefitted from this scheme in 2011 and the Chinese government is working on increasing this number.

Work and study

It’s the dream of many students to do part time jobs while studying abroad. But unfortunately in China, international students are forbidden to be employed, and work-study opportunity is relatively small. So self-financed international students should make the financial preparation before arriving in China.

Language

The official language of China is Mandarin, or Putonghua. It’s spoken throughout the country, although most Chinese people also speak a local dialect. If you don’t speak Chinese well it can be a bit of a struggle with the locals. However, many young people, especially college students, speak English, so you will be able to communicate relatively easily.

Those who wish to learn the language have numerous options. Learning Chinese in China is very effective and you can always apply what you learn on your classes in everyday life. It is a great way to experience the local culture and improve your language skills.

Visa

If you want to study in China, you need to get a visa at the Chinese embassy in your home country. In order to apply for visa you must have a valid international passport, apply for admission and receive an offer from a university. You should also have a proof of financial capability in form of a bank account statement showing that you have sufficient amount of money to take care of yourself while studying in China. Please contact the Chinese embassy in your country for a comprehensive list of documents needed for the visa processing.

How to apply for admission

Most universities in China accept online application. All you need do is to search for a university online, locate their web portal and start applying online. You must have your supporting documents ready as these may be needed for upload during the application process. Ensure that you apply on time and send all supporting documents to the school before the application deadline.

List of universities in China

1. Anhui Normal University
2. Anhui Sanlian College
3. Anhui University
4. Anhui University of Science and Technology
5. Anshan Institute of Iron and Steel Technology
6. Anshan Normal College
7. Baotou University
8. Beijing Broadcasting Institute
9. Beijing Film Academy
10. Beijing Foreign Studies University
11. Beijing Forestry University
12. Beijing Information Technology Institute
13. Beijing Institute of Graphic and Communication
14. Beijing Institute of Petro-chemical Technology
15. Beijing Institute of Technology
16. Beijing Language and Culture University
17. Beijing Medical University
18. Beijing New Asia University
19. Beijing Normal University
20. Beijing Petroleum University
21. Beijing Polytechnic University
22. Beijing Union University
23. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
24. Beijing University of Chemical Technology
25. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology
26. Beijing University of Physical Education
27. Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
28. Beijing University of Science and Technology
29. Capital Normal University
30. Capital University of Economics and Business
31. Capital University of Medical Sciences
32. Center Radio & TV University
33. Central China Normal University
34. Central Conservatory of Music
35. Central Radio and TV University
36. Central South Forestry University
37. Central South University
38. Central South University of Technology
39. Central University For Nationalities
40. Central University of Finance and Economics
41. Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics
42. Changchun Institute of Post & Telecommunications
43. Changchun University of Science and Technology
44. Changchun University of Technology
45. Changsha Railway University
46. ChangSha Technical College
47. Changsha University of Electric Power
48. Changshu College
49. Changzhou Institute of Technology
50. Changzhou Teachers College of Technology
51. Chengdu Institute of Information Technology
52. Chengdu University of Technology
53. Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
54. China Agricultural University
55. China Agriculture University East
56. China Civil Aviation Flight College
57. China Coal Economic College
58. China Criminal Police College
59. China Medical University Shenyang
60. China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing
61. China Textile University Shanghai
62. China Tourism Management Institute
63. China University of Geoscience Beijing
64. China University of Geosciences Wuhan
65. China University of Mining Technology – Beijing
66. China University of Mining Technology – Xuzhou
67. China University of Political Science and Law
68. China USA Business University
69. China Youth College for Political Science
70. Chongqing Institute of Commerce
71. Chongqing Institute of Technology
72. Chongqing Jianzhu University
73. Chongqing Logistics Engineering University
74. Chongqing Normal University
75. Chongqing Three Gorges College
76. Chongqing University
77. Chongqing University of Communications
78. Chongqing University of Medical Science
79. Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications
80. Chuzhou Normal Academy
81. Civil Aviation University of China