Study Chinese Language in China: universities and tuition

TasselWay's partner universities offer 78 bachelor's programmes in Chinese Language at 33 universities: 1 taught in English and 77 in Chinese. Annual tuition ranges from 14,400 ¥ to 30,000 ¥ (about ⁦$2,028–$4,225⁩).

Universities: 33
Bachelor's programmes: 78
English-taught: 1
Lowest annual tuition: 14,400 ¥

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Universities offering Chinese Language

University	Programmes	QS 2027	Tuition from
Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)Xi'an	Chinese Language (Business Chinese) · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · Chinese	=296	20,000 ¥
East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL)Shanghai	Chinese Language and Literature · Chinese	—	24,000 ¥
Dalian University of TechnologyDalian	Chinese Language & Literature · ChineseChinese Language (School of International Education) · Chinese	=463	19,500 ¥
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)Shanghai	Chinese Language (Business Chinese) · ChineseChinese Language and Literature (Sino-foreign Cultural Exchange) · Chinese	36	24,800 ¥
Nanjing UniversityNanjing	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	=90	21,000 ¥
Wuhan UniversityWuhan	Chinese Language · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	=165	20,000 ¥
Tianjin University (TJU)Tianjin	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language (Business Chinese Direction) · ChineseChinese Language (Cross-border Ecommerce Direction) · Chinese+1 more	=235	20,000 ¥
Beijing Normal UniversityBeijing	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (Zhuhai campus) · Chinese	=237	24,000 ¥
Sichuan UniversityChengdu	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseInternational Chinese Language Education · Chinese	=300	17,500 ¥
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)Wuhan	Chinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	307	18,000 ¥
Shandong UniversityJinan	Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	=309	18,000 ¥
Nankai UniversityTianjin	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language & Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) · Chinese	=329	20,000 ¥
Shanghai University (SHU)Shanghai	Chinese Language (for International Students) · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	=443	21,000 ¥
Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU)Chengdu	Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · EnglishTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	851–900	18,000 ¥
Xidian UniversityXi'an	Chinese Language and Literature · ChineseInternational Chinese Language Education · Chinese	851–900	25,000 ¥
Beijing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsBeijing	Chinese Language · Chinese	1001–1200	24,600 ¥
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)Beijing	Chinese Language and Literature · ChineseChinese Language and Literature (Chinese-Foreign Language Translation) · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	1201–1400	26,000 ¥
Central China Normal University (CCNU)Wuhan	Chinese Language · Chinese	1201–1400	20,000 ¥
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)Shanghai	Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	1201–1400	30,000 ¥
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)Shanghai	Chinese Language (Business oriented / Chinese-English bilingual) · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	1401+	22,000 ¥
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)Beijing	Chinese Language and Literature (International Business Chinese) · ChineseChinese Language and Literature (Simultaneous Interpreting) · Chinese	1401+	24,800 ¥
Beijing International Studies University (BISU)Beijing	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	—	22,000 ¥
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)Beijing	Chinese Language (Chinese Language) · ChineseChinese Language (Chinese-English Bilingual) · ChineseChinese Language (Chinese-Japanese Bilingual, BLCU Tokyo campus) · Chinese+4 more	—	25,800 ¥
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)Guangzhou	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language (Business Chinese) · ChineseChinese Language (Chinese-Thai Translation) · Chinese+4 more	—	20,000 ¥
Northeastern University (Shenyang)Shenyang	Chinese Language · Chinese	—	18,000 ¥
Sichuan International Studies University (SISU-Chongqing)Chongqing	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	—	15,000 ¥
South China Normal University (SCNU)Guangzhou	Chinese Language · Chinese	—	21,000 ¥
Southwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)Chengdu	Chinese Language and Literature · Chinese	—	16,000 ¥
Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU)Tianjin	Chinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	—	15,400 ¥
Tianjin Normal University (TJNU)Tianjin	Chinese Language and Culture · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	—	14,400 ¥
Xi'an International Studies University (XISU)Xi'an	Chinese Language · ChineseChinese Language and Literature · ChineseTeaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · Chinese	—	16,000 ¥
Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT)Xi'an	Chinese Language and Literature · Chinese	—	15,000 ¥
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL)Wuhan	Chinese Language and Literature · Chinese	—	16,000 ¥

Tuition is the annual fee published by each university and may change between intakes. USD amounts are approximate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study Chinese Language in China?

At our partner universities, annual tuition for Chinese Language ranges from 14,400 ¥ to 30,000 ¥, with a median of 20,000 ¥. Housing and living costs are extra; see the cost-of-living guide for estimates by city and dormitory.

Can I study Chinese Language in English in China?

Yes. There are 1 English-taught Chinese Language programmes at 1 universities: Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU). The other programmes are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.

Which Chinese universities offer Chinese Language?

33 of our partner universities offer Chinese Language. Highest in the QS 2027 rankings: Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) (QS 296), Dalian University of Technology (QS 463), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) (QS 36), Nanjing University (QS 90), Wuhan University (QS 165). The full list is in the table on this page.

What do I need to apply?

For a bachelor's application you need your high-school diploma and transcript, a valid passport and a language certificate: IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent for English-taught programmes, HSK for Chinese-taught ones. Requirements vary by university; the eligibility check shows where you stand in a few minutes.

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