Universities and Colleges in China - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

Factors	Particulars
Total number of colleges in China	40+ Approx
Cost of Colleges in China	Tuition Fees: INR 3 L - INR 44 L (average for the first year)
Top Specializations	Engineering, Medicine, Business and Finance, Chinese Language and Literature, Computer Sciences, Architecture
Exams Accepted	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT, GRE

Top Ranked Universities in China 

China has 45 universities that have been ranked for international students in different provinces of the country. Some of the top ranked universities in China are given as follows:

University Name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025
Zhejiang University	#1
Fudan University	#2
Peking University	#3
Tsinghua University	#4
Wuhan University	#5
Xi'an Jiaotong University	#6
Shanghai Jiao Tong University	#7
SiChuan university	#8
Xiamen University	#9
Nanjing University	#10

Top Cities to Study in China 

Some of the cities in China where international students can choose to study are given as follows:

• Guangdong Province
• Jiangsu 
• Hebei
• Beijing 
• Municipal 
• Zheijang 
• Shandong 

Top Course Specialisations in China 

Some of the top course specialisations in China for international students are given as follows:

• Computer Sciences 
• Information Technology 
• Mechanical Engineering 
• Civil Engineering 
• Business and Finance 
• Chinese Language 
• Architecture 
• International Economics and Trade 
• Artificial Intelligence 

Admission Requirements in China 

The general admission requirements for international students in China are given as follows:

• Academic Records 
• High School Diploma 
• Proof of English Language Proficiency 
• Completed Application Form 
• Valid Passport
• University Specific Requirements 

Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities in China 

The entrance exams that are widely accepted by international students in China are given as follows:

• IELTS
• TOEFL 
• Duolingo
• PTE 
• GRE 
• GMAT 

Documents Required 

The documents required for international student admissions in China are given as follows:

• Academic Records 
• Official Transcripts 
• Personal Statement 
• Letters of Recommendation 
• English Language Proficiency scores 
• Copy of Passport 
• Financial Proof 

Cost of Studying in China 

The estimated costs for international students to study in China are given as follows:

Category	Cost per annum
Books and Supplies	INR 20,215
Hostel and Meals	INR 1,49,148
Health and Insurance	INR 10,268
Services and Amenities Fees	INR 23,900
Application Fees	INR 7,554

Tuition Fees in China 

International students can check below the first-year tuition fees range of China Universities:

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
Max 10 lakhs	41
Max 20 lakhs	43
Max 30 lakhs	43
Max 40 lakhs	44
INR 40 Lakhs +	2