Quick Facts
| Tuition Range | CNY 20,000–42,000/yr Bachelor's (Chinese-taught) |
|---|---|
| Living Cost | CNY 2,500/mo CSC benchmark (Bachelor's) |
| Intakes | Sep (Mar at some universities) |
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Overview
China has a top-quality education system, is home to many leading universities and has millions of Indian and foreign students.
Tuition Fees
Tuition at public universities is typically CNY 20,000–42,000 a year for a Chinese-taught Bachelor’s degree (about USD 3,000–6,300), with medicine higher. English-taught programmes cost more — CNY 26,000–100,000 a year depending on the university. Master’s tuition is typically CNY 30,000–45,000 a year at leading universities.
Living Cost
China publishes no official minimum living budget for international students. The best benchmark is CNY 2,500 a month for Bachelor’s students, CNY 3,000 for Master’s and CNY 3,500 for PhD students, plus dormitory accommodation. Budget at least that amount for food, transport, phone and personal expenses.
Student Visa
Part-time work and post-study work are not permitted. Student visas are X1 (over six months) and X2 (under six months). Check the current work rules on the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh visa page before relying on this — rules for part-time work vary by university and city.
Top Universities
Tsinghua University, Peking University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, USTC, Renmin University of China and Nanjing University; Tsinghua is ranked 20th in the 2026 list.
