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Beijing Government Scholarship

Beijing Government Scholarship as well as the Shanghai Government Scholarship has its own features. In that article, we will describe all of them in detail.

Beijing Government Scholarship

On our website, you can find a post about Studying in Beijing. 

In this graph you can see in which parts of China international students study:

If you want to know more about, how to get a scholarship in China, follow the links below:

  1. Scholarships to study in China – the most comprehensive review of scholarships
  2. Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship
Type of Scholarship Beijing Government Scholarship
Application deadline 20th April
Budget of Scholarship 30000 RMB/year

If you are interested in receiving the Beijing Government Scholarship, please, contact our consultants. 

Beijing Government Scholarship

Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established municipal government with a goal to provide full or partial quotas for international students, who want to study in Beijing.

Beijing Government Scholarship

Its administrative office is the office of international cooperation and exchange of the Beijing municipal commission of education. Is responsible for the development, consideration, decision-making and everyday management of the distribution Beijing Government Scholarship.

Application

Foreign students who apply for that type of quota usually submit documents to Beijing universities before the end of February annually. Beijing Government Scholarship is one of the opportunities for students to study in China.

In order to get more acquainted with the application process to get the Beijing Government Scholarship, please, contact our consultants.

Types and period of the Beijing Government Scholarship

Study in Beijing

  1. International applicants in China for bachelor’s, master’s degrees and post-doctoral: the period of scholarship should be less than four years.
  2. The candidates for learning the Chinese language or advanced training in Chinese universities and faculties in the Beijing region: the period of quota should be less than one year.
  3. Professors and international students for special education in Chinese universities and departments for studying the Chinese language in the Beijing region: the period of quota should be less than one year.
  4. foreign students with language knowledge, excellent students and students with exchange-programs participating in international intercultural studying in Beijing: the period of quota should be less than one year.

Study in Beijing

What does Beijing Government Scholarship cover?

This type of scholarship is awarded by municipal government of Beijing to foreign students.

  • 5.000 yuans/year for the student-exchange program
  • 10.000 yuans/year for the Chinese Language program
  • 30.000 yuans/year for the master’s degree program
  • 20.000 yuans/year for the bachelor’s degree program
  • 30.000 yuans/year for the P.h.D. program
Program Scholarship
Student-exchange 5000 RMB/year
Chinese language 10000 RMB/year
Bachelor’s 20000 RMB/year
Master’s 30000 RMB/year
P.h.D. 40000 RMB/year

Requirements

  • Nationality: applicants should be a citizen of another country, except China
  • In good health
  • Bachelor’s: certificate of finished High Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 30 years.
  • Master’s: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 35 years.
  • P.h.D.: master’s degree, the age limit is under 40 years.
  • General education program: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 50 years.

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  • Long-term language courses: certificate of finished High-Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 60 years.
  • The candidates meet the language requirements of higher education institutions.
  • The candidates can not apply for scholarships in case they have other quotas supported by the Chinese Government or Chinese companies.

Official website of the Beijing Municipality

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Studying in Shanghai. Shanghai Universities

study in Shanghai

Shanghai always held a special place in Chinese history and the economic development of the country.  Change from a small fishing village to the main port of China. Shanghai became the first free trade area in China. Here carries out tests of economics and socials reforms. Shanghai is a reflection of the new progressive China. Studying in China is a springboard for the realization of future goals. Also in this article, we have described the best universities in Shanghai.

Study in Shanghai



Why choose Shanghai?

Leading city of Asia. Shanghai is a prime example of “New China”. Most of the upper-class of the country live here. In headquartered of the city work innovation Chinese firms, as well as international companies: Coca-Cola, IBM, Mercedes, Nikon and others.

The city is open to foreign trades.  Cultural diversity and ethnic groups had a significant impact on the development of educational institutes in Shanghai. Because of attractive career opportunities, Shanghai universities quickly took the leading places in China.

7 Universities in Shanghai have taken the places in QS World University Rankings (2018):

Below we will tell you about Shanghai universities.



Shanghai – the city of international career

Because of the position of Shanghai among international business as

Shanghai is known as the busiest container port among international business. After graduating from university in Shanghai you will be able to work in a multinational company in the city and in a few years move to another branch around the world. Whether, do you see yourself in finance, commerce, education or in another department, if you manage to find a job in Shanghai, it will be a great start for your career.

Studying in Shanghai



Academic environment

About 500.000 foreign students study in China, many of them study in Shanghai. The city ranks 29 in the index of the best student cities QS. A high score on employer activity (14th place) and students’ experience (3rd place) show how highly students and employers appreciate Shanghai universities.

Chinese Governmnet recently realized plans to convince international students to stay in China and after graduation. Implementing a new policy which allows foreign students to take a part in internships, a part-time job and even open a business in China after graduation, which was pretty hard before.



Culture of learning

The education system in China is hierarchical. This means you will always address teachers formally as “professor” of (lăoshī) in the Chinese language. Students with the same schedule or attending classes individually with different students, each lecture depends on your specialty. Your scores will be calculated depends on your examination results or projects.



Language of study

Shanghai is the most international city in China. Many universities provide studying in the English language. Most universities require an HSK4 certificate. If you do not the Chinese language, you need to pass one-year Chinese language courses.

Main Shanghai Universities

Shanghai ranks 29th place among the best student cities in QS in 2019. Also an exceptionally high place in terms of student experience and employers’ activity. This means that you have a chance to work in big Chinese companies. Shanghai government provides scholarships for international students. More about this and other scholarships we wrote here.



Dear readers, if you have financial and academic potential to study in Shanghai, follow that lead. You will not be sorry.

1. Fudan University

Scholarships in ShanghaiFudan University is the fourth-strongest university in China. The state educational institution was founded in 1905. He is also a member of the C9 League and is among the top 100 best in the world. A huge plus – the students are given a chance to practice in an international company, which in Shanghai a large number. Also after receiving the certificate, graduates are in demand and have the opportunity to get to work with high income.

Any student of this institution can boast of strong knowledge in the field of chemistry because the university is ranked 51st in the world ranking. Besides, among the strong disciplines, we can mention mathematics (76th place) and computer science (151st place).



2. Shanghai Jiao Tong University – SJTU

Shanghai Jiao Tong University – closes the top three of the country’s strongest institutions. The state institution was founded in 1896. It takes the 79th position of the world ranking of the best universities in the world.

Shanghai University of Transportation is a member of the League of C9 – elite universities in China.

University has 20 schools with 60 majors on bachelor’s degrees, 152 programs on master’s degrees and 14  government laboratories and engineering centers. SJTU ranks 62nd place in the top of the best universities of QS World University Rankings.



3. Tongji University

Scholarships in ShanghaiTongji University is a state university in China, which began its activity in 1907. It takes the 14th place in the national rating of the strongest educational institutions of Great China, and in the world rank, it holds the 308th position. The campus is near Shanghai.

According to the QS World University Rankings, Tongji University was ranked 316th overall and 18th in architecture in 2018. The number of students about 36.000, 4.000 of them are international students.



4. East China Normal University

East China Normal University was established in 1951. It aims to train teachers for secondary and higher education. Today ECNU is one of the best science-intensive universities in the world. University has 23 schools, 2 colleges, 11 research institutes and 58 departments. There are currently over 25.000 students, including over 4.200 international students.

Scholarships in Shanghai



Apply to Shanghai

Because of the large number of universities in Shanghai, it is easy to choose a program. Most universities have special quotas, which allows foreign students to study for free. However, exists some basic requirements for applicants.

To learn more about programs, please, feel free to contact our consultants or leave questions in comments below.



Tuition fees and scholarships

Average tuition fee in Chinese universities starting from 3.300 to 10.000$ per year. English language programs on average from 2.200 to 4.500$ per year. It should be noted, that degrees in medicine, engineering or business are the most expensive, from 24.000 to 50.000$ per year.

Tuition fees table:

University Tuition fee per year
Fudan University 8.000 – 11.000 $
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 5.000 – 12.000 $
Tongji University 2.400 – 4.850 $
East China Normal University 2.600 – 4.100 $
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Best applications for learning Chinese. TOP 7

Best applications for learning Chinese

We are lucky to live in 2020. There are many new apps appear in the App Store and Google Play. Approximately every tenth of them is for foreign language learners.

Services that analyze handwritten hieroglyphs and your speech together with vocabulary cards will make the process of learning language easier than it was before.

Best applications for learning Chinese

If you start to search “Learn Chinese ” on Google Play or the App Store, you will find more than 350 different icons of applications. We decided to test the most popular among them and develop a compilation of 7 effective, interesting and useful apps for both iOS and Android. Our TOP will help you to make a good choice and download those that are right for you.

  • HelloChinese

HelloChineseWe started on that app because it is 1) awesome 2) free. You can also get Premium account for 6$ per month (extremely cheap). It will give you access to all training games, but they can be unlocked gradually, by learning gold coins. HelloChinese – is ChinesePod creators’ second startup. Which is also a famous platform for learning the Chinese language with a million users. The app has everything you expect from a gaming environment: earning points, tracking progress and bonuses. There are many micro-lessons which describe the whole material. Each lesson you can finish in 10 minutes. During this 10 minutes, you will learn a lot of new words and expressions. The speech recognition system will compare your pronunciation with reference. You can also download all material and prepare offline.

Links for downloading: iOS / Android

 

  • ChineseSkill

ChineseSkillOne more gaming app, similar to HelloChinese in terms of learning flow, rewards, competition and progress tracking, so they complement each other perfectly. The best app for beginners. It has many technologies as a speech evaluation system, calligraphy practice and words remembering system. Also can boasts a large interactive pinyin table, examples of word pronunciation recorded by a native speaker.  During the whole studying process, charming pandas will assist you. For each lesson, you will have 4 pandas and can lose one for the mistake. In total, you will have 42 lessons, which is divided into 3-6 parts.  Alerts from the app attract attention using the idiom 熟能生巧 –  “repetition is the mother of learning“.

Links for downloading: iOS / Android

 

  • Skritter

SkritterDuring the using of mobile phones and automatic conversion of pinyin to hieroglyphics, the need to memorize the order of writing the strokes disappeared. However, Skitter was created for people who disagreed with this position and want to master the Chinese calligraphy. It allows you to use your finger as a paintbrush and a display of your phone as a parchment. Thus, you can easily practice writing hieroglyphs on your phone screen. You can choose both simplified and traditional characters. The application will point the right order of writing strokes. Also, you can find many examples of using each character and its pronunciation. Skitter will help you master your Chinese calligraphy skills. But you have to pay for such a wonderful application. Since the free trial period is given for a week, and then you need to subscribe for a month, or for a whole year.

Links for downloading: iOS / Android

 

  • Chinese Writer

Chinese WriterAnother app to practice correct and quick writing of Chinese characters. Chinese Writer is a gaming application. You need to catch hieroglyph which is parachuting and in few seconds write the correct order of strokes before it disappears. In arsenal, you will have more than 5.000 hieroglyphs. All hieroglyphs are divided into several groups depending on their difficulty level by HSK standards.

Links for downloading: iOS / Android

 

 

 

  • Brainscape

BrainscapeBrainscape is the best Chinese flashcard memory app with interval memorization. The main goal of the application is to “recover in your memory as many forgotten cards as possible”. In the application, you can search for the cards with words you need, memorize them and repeat. There are 5.500 cards in total, some of them are free, while others have to be paid for. The feature of the application is the automatic estimation of the time for study and repetition, which is based on your grade from 1 to 5 of the difficulty of the word. It is unique when evaluating the complexity of a word, you should be honest with yourself in order to give the correct grade.

Links for downloading: iOS / Android

 

  • Hello HSK 1-6

Hello HSK Hello HSK is your best assistant to prepare for HSK examination. The application covers all aspects of passing the exam. Preparation goes in several directions: listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary. There is also a base of tests, which are very similar to official examination. All material is divided into corresponding groups by thematic categories.

The app will send you alerts to continue learning. Just 5 minutes a day will help you achieve a high level of Chinese proficiency in a year. There are 6 applications in the series, you should install them one at a time for maximum efficiency in the preparation.

Links for downloading: iOS/ Android

 

  • Du Chinese

Du ChineseIf you have a problem with reading Chinese language, then Du Chinese is the best application for you. In a huge database of material, which is updated every week, you will find the text for all tastes. Texts about culture, news, everyday life in China are intended to all levels of Chinese language proficiency. The pearl of this app is the translation of each word in the text depending on the context. You can also listen to the article and carefully follow the text. If you come across an unfamiliar word, you can add it to the collection and then repeat it from time to time. And on top of that, you can turn on pinyin above the text, which greatly simplifies the reading process for beginners.

Links for downloading: iOS/ Android

 

Of course, the best way to learn Chinese is to go to China for a language course. To do this, contact our consultants or leave application on our website. Read more about the Chinese language courses.

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Study in Hangzhou. Hangzhou Universities

Study in Hangzhou

Hangzhou or “Heaven on Earth’s” is known for its serene and natural beauty. It is one of the best places for tourism in China. Its West lake is the most visited tourist resort. Since the early nineties, Hangzhou became a fast developing industrial city. It is an important financial and political center for all of the provinces. With the growing economies of the province, diversity of cultural heritage sites and favorable weather, Hangzhou is an ideal place to live, study and work. If you are interested in study in Hangzhou, please feel free to contact your consultants. In that article, we also will describe universities in Hangzhou.

Study in Hangzhou

Weather in Hangzhou

You can experience all four seasons in Hangzhou. The weather is wet and subtropical. Summer typically is a pretty long, hot and wet, and winter is cold, cloudy and sometimes dry with occasional snowfall. Summer rains and storms in June occur because of Asian monsoons, which hit Hangzhou because of its location.

Why choose to study in Hangzhou

Hangzhou – an industrial city. Its many sectors include light industry, agriculture, textiles and tourism. It is also considered an important manufacturing base and logistics center for coastal China. Hangzhou is famous for its historical relics and natural beauty.

It is often known as one of the most beautiful cities in China. However, it is famous not only for its beautiful land spaces and comfortable climate but also for its talents. Hangzhou universities – the perfect destination for international students.

Study in Hangzhou

If you are interested in study in Hangzhou, please feel free to contact our consultants. They will provide more information and answer to your questions.

Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University is one of the leading higher educational institutions in China and one of the oldest. Set in one of the most picturesque cities in China – the university consists of 7 departments and 36 schools. It is home to 3.500 full-time teachers and about 45.000 students. Currently, is among 100 best universities in Times Higher Education World rating.

Zhejiang University

The institution is proud of the culture of innovation and creativity. University has made a significant contribution to the development of advanced specialties. More than 100 of its alumni are at the head of domestic and foreign companies. Another 200 alumni have been elected members of the prestigious Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Zhejiang University is a synonym of business and leadership.

Zhejiang University has a strategic partnership with 140 international institutions from over 30 countries. Among these are Imperial College of London, Princeton University and the University of Illinois. There are more than 6.000 foreign students and 8.000 staff and students who participate in various exchange programs each year. The university prides itself on its global perspective.

Zhejiang University

The main aim of Zhejiang University is an aspiration to become a world-class university. Which successfully combines tradition and modernity.

Zhejiang University of Technology

Zhejiang University of Technology is a key university of China. It also listed on the “211 Project”, which will be invested and built by the government as a priority.

Zhejiang University of Technology

Founded in 1953, the university provides an extensive range of programs: 61 bachelor’s, 71 master’s and 17 P.h.D. The University also proud of the are of the campus which is 2.13 million square meters. The university library contains more than 3.2 million books.

The university attached great importance to international cooperation and exchange. The institution established the cooperation of many universities and research institutes. There are currently 18 programs for over 600 international students. The Zhejiang University of Technology welcomes the cultural diversity that foreign students and faculty bring to campus life.

Zhejiang University of International Studies

School of International Studies (SIS) of Zhejiang University boasts a rich history, which started in 1928. In 2003, it was renamed in the School of International Studies. In recent years, SIS strengthens its international reputation and influence. His major discipline in Foreign Languages and Literature received an A grade from the Ministry of Education.

Zhejiang University of International Studies

Information about those universities you can find on our web site, follow links below:

Информацию про  эти Университеты вы можете узнать  у нас на сайте, пройдя по ссылкам:  Heilongjiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong, Nanjing University, Peking University. 

The university was ranked 3rd in the 2017 Shanghai Ranking Best Chinese Universities. Ranked 150th globally for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings 2018. SIS provides P.h.D. and master’s degrees in its core discipline of foreign languages and literature. The university provides 7 undergraduate majors in English, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish.

Zhejiang University of International Studies

Hangzhou Normal University

With over 100 years of experience, Hangzhou Normal University has a leading reputation as first-class teachers in China. The university represents comprehensive higher educational institutions with full range of subjects. Hangzhou Normal University provides 60 bachelor’s degrees and 80 master’s degree programs. With over 20.000 undergraduate students and over 1.600 graduate students university has been providing quality education to international students for over a century.

Hangzhou Normal University

The university has established partnerships with peers from universities, research institutions, government organizations and industries from around the world. This gives students the opportunity to participate and collaborate in various international projects and researches.

Zhejiang Gongshang University

Zhejiang Gongshang University attached great importance to international exchange and collaboration, as well as is making efforts for promoting the internationalization of education. The university has partnerships with more than 100 universities and research institutions from over 50 countries. The institution also co-founded the Confucius Institute with Howest University, Belgium.

Zhejiang Gongshang University

In recent years, more than 300 foreign teachers have worked at the university. The institution of higher education has invited foreign experts and scholars to read 500 short-term courses and lectures. Since 2009, the university has established a scholarship for international students. Over 100 students have received the “Zhejiang Provincial Governmnet Scholarship”.

 

Zhejiang Gongshang University

If you want to know more about scholarships in Zhejiang Gongshang University, please, contact our consultants.

By following this link you can also learn about Hangzhou Dianzi University

Tuition fees in Han

Degree Tuition fees
Bachelor 2900-7000$
Master 3600-14500$
P.h.D. 4400-22000$

If you have questions, you can leave them in the comments below.

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Chinese Language Courses. Scholarships for language courses in China

Study in China, Обучение в Китае

Language Courses in China

Annually we enroll hundreds of students for Chinese language courses in Chinese universities. In case you are still planning to learn the Chinese language in your county, forget about it! Of course, you can get basic knowledge and even pass the HSK exam (analog of IELTS). But such types of courses will be only 2 or 3 times a week. When standard Chinese courses in China start at 8-9 am and till 3-5 pm. And let’s not forget about the immersion in the language environment.

Chinese Language Courses



Given article in other languages:

Russian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz

For enrolment is not necessary to know Chinese or English languages. Also, If you are interested, may want to consider studying in China in English.

Types of languages courses:

  1. One-year – for further enrolment to a bachelor’s degree.
  2. One-term – in order to extend knowledge of the Chinese language.
  3. Short-term – vacation programs for pupils.



Course locations in China:

  1. Universities – we advise you this option for studying with a degree at the university. For more information about admission enrolment in universities and scholarships, please, contact our consultants or leave your questions in the comments below.
  2. Institutes – educational institutions with 3-year training in specialties. However, we recommend to our students apply for scholarship programs to study the Chinese language.
  3. Private language Schools. Mainly schools are located in Beijing and Shanghai. The coast of studying 150$ per week.

Chinese language courses



One can clearly see that obtaining higher education in China recent years became not only prestigious but also very profitable. Chinese Governmnet earmarked substantial funding for international students studying with scholarships in China.

Why choose China

China is one of the five leading countries where international students prefer to study. Governmnet intends to increase the number of students. If you want to become a student at a prestigious university or want to study language courses in China, our consultants will help you.

Our company provides scholarships to study language courses at the university for 1 semester or 1 year. Also, studying in Private Schools. These are also can be summer courses.

Chinese language courses



Scholarships for language courses in China

Learning Chinese for free in China is far from a myth. Free Chinese courses are a real opportunity to learn the language and enroll in a prestigious university. You can do all this completely free of charge.

Who can apply for the scholarship:

  • School graduates
  • College graduates
  • University graduates
  • Students in the last grades of school
  • Students for other secondary specialized institutions



The level of Chinese language proficiency for admission to free language courses in China is not critical. It will be taken into account after admission for group assignment.

Chinese language courses

7 reasons to choose language courses in China

  1. Learning the Chinese language with native speakers. The Chinese language has many dialects
  2. In China, you can also get an education in English. But language courses allow you to learn two languages for free.
  3. During one year students studying for 700-1000 academic hours. Attending lessons only several times in a week you can learn a language at a sufficient level.
  4. The coast of studying in big cities such as Beijing or Shanghai ranges from 2500-3500$ for one language year.  Our company offers language courses for free. While costs for living in the dormitory will vary from 0 to 1200$ per year.
  5. Testimonials about studying in Beijing and Shanghai, as well as in other big cities are very positive. This is a dream of many modern schoolchildren.
  6. Applicants after finishing language courses have good chances to get a scholarship to study in China for free.

If you are ambitious and want great prospects in studying in China – that is what you realy need.



How to apply for language courses

The admission process is very simple. You just need to consult with our consultants, they will help you to pick up the program and education institution. After making a choice you should pay a service charge and collect all documents. Upon receipt of the admission notice, you can fly to China.

 

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Student visa to China

student visa

Student visa to China. Process of obtaining a student visa to China is one of the most important stages of admission to an educational institution in China. In this article, we will talk about the student visa application process, the types of student visas and documents you need to apply for a visa.

Student visa to China

Impressive economic achievements of China in recent years allowed it to attain 3rd largest international student population in the world. Studying in China provides not only quality education, but also the chance of learning a new language and culture.

If you are planning to study in China, then contact us for help. If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact our consultants directly on our website. Or leave your questions in the comments below.

Student visa in China. Types of visa X1, X2

All international students before coming to China should get student visa or visa type X. There are 2 types of visa X, which you can apply depending on duration of your education program.

You can register to choose time for visiting consulate of China by following that link.

Student visa to China

Visa X1

Visa X1 for international students whose duration of the educational program is more than 6 months. Usually, visa X1 is used to study on bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. since such programs take many years. Visa X1 is valid for 5 years. In addition, it allows students to travel throughout China.

Visa Х2

Visa X2 is a short-term study visa for international students whose duration of the educational program is less than 6 months. That type of visa for students who intend to learn the Chinese language or have other short-term courses. Visa X2 is valid for 6 months. Visa can be extended under certain circumstances. To extend the visa the holder must apply one month before the 180-day mark.

Student visa to China

Documents required for a visa

  1. Passport. Applicant’s original passport, which is valid for at least 6 months.
  2. Application form. Completed application for a student visa to China.
  3. Photo. Attach one colour photo similar to your passport photo.
  4. Original and copy of admission letter from the Chinese university or school.
  5. JW201 or JW202 forms – only for visa X1. Original and copy of approved JW201 or JW202 International Student Visa Application Form.

JW201 orJW202 forms

JW201 form is required for students who will receive scholarships from the Chinese Governmnet. Meanwhile, JW202 is required for self-supported students.

Student visa to China

X1 student visa application stages

  1. You need to choose a Chinese university. Check if there are programs for international students and choose the one you that interests you. After that apply for the chosen educational institution. You can do this using our services.
  2. Make sure you have an original and copy of the admission letter from your university or school. Also, you need to check if the university sent you JW201 or JW202 forms.
  3. If you received a scholarship to study in China, you need to fill in the JW201 form. Otherwise, fill the JW202 form.
  4. Make sure you have all required documents and their high-quality photocopies.
  5. Submit your application together with the required documents. Remember that it is best to apply at least 3 months before you intend to travel to China.
  6. Wait for the results. Usually, visa processing takes only 1 week.
  7. Upon arrival in China, you must visit the local customs office of the Public Security Bureau (PSB) to apply for a residence permit. This must be done within 30 days of arrival in China.

If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact our consultants or leave questions in the comments below.

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Study in Wuhan. Wuhan Universities

Study in Wuhan

Study in Wuhan. Wuhan has evolved from a vast convergence of three independent cities to a major industrial and commercial centre of China. Also worth noting is that Wuhan is a huge transport hub in the country.

Study in Wuhan. Wuhan Universities

Wuhan has attracted foreign investment from more than 80 countries. 5973 enterprises were established with a total capital of $ 22.45 billion. Among them, about 50 French companies are located in Wuhan. Itis over a third of all French investment in China. Because of that Wuhan has the highest level of French investment among all Chinese cities. The municipal government offers a variety of preferential policies to encourage foreign investments, including tax benefits.

Study in Wuhan. Wuhan Universities

If you are interested in study in Wuhan and you want to know more about applying to Wuhan universities and Scholarships, please, contact our consultants. They are ready to answer all your questions and help you to choose the most suitable university and program.

You can learn more about the scholarships provided by China by following the links below:

Climate

The climate of the city is humid subtropical with heavy rainfall and four characteristic seasons. Wuhan is famous for its wet summer when dew points can often reach 26°C or more. Historically, along with Chongqing and Nanjing, Wuhan is one of the “three hot cities” along the Yangtze River due to high temperature in summer.

Study in Wuhan. Wuhan Universities

History

As said before, Wuhan is the result of Wuchang, Hanyang and Hankou. The earliest settlement in the area, during the Xi Zhou period (1046–771 BC), was located southeast of Wuchang. It became the capital of the Wu dynasty during the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo) period (220– 280). The original administrative role of Wuchang persisted throughout the Yuan (1206–1368) and Ming (1368–1644) dynasties when it served as the provincial capital.

Study in Wuhan. Wuhan Universities

Hanyang was founded during the Sui dynasty (581–618) but was of little commercial importance. In contrast, Hankou (Xiakou) became famous during the Song Dynasty (960–1279). It was one of the four major commercial cities in China. The opening of Hankou to foreign trade in accordance with the Tianjin treaties (1858) between China, France and the UK gave additional impetus to the commercial and industrial development of these three cities.

History of Wuhan

Modern world

Wuhan’s metallurgical base attracts other industries producing chemicals, electrical equipment, cars and trucks. Wuhan is one of the largest heavy machine tool manufacturers in China. Its consumer industries produce watches, bicycles, radios, and other electronic instruments.

Study in Wuhan. Wuhan Universities

Older industries in Wuhan include rice, oil and flour factories, and factories producing cotton, woollen and other fabrics. Cement factories, paper factories, distilleries and soap factories are among the other light industries in Wuhan. It is also one of the most important arsenals in China. In the vicinity of the agricultural area wheat, tea, rice and cotton are produced. Study in Wuhan will give you a good start for your future career.

 

China University of Geosciences

China University of Geosciences (CUG) was founded in 1952. It is on the list of the “Project 211” and related to the Chinese Ministry of Education. The university is a research centre and training base for earth sciences, resources and environment in China. It includes disciplines of science, technology, literature, management, economics, law, pedagogy and philosophy.

China University of Geosciences

The university has an integrated system of training bachelors, masters and doctors, graduate students. Nowadays, there are 19 colleges, 57 programs of bachelor’s degree, 106 master’s and 37 Ph.D. Currently, the number of registered full-time students is 20.000, of which 500 are international students.

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Huazhong Agricultural University

Huazhing Agricultural University (HZAU) is located in Wuhan. It is a key national university for the “211 Project” directly under the Chinese Ministry of Education. The university has more than 110 years of history that dates back to the Hubei School of Agriculture.

Huazhong Agricultural University

There are 17 colleges with more than 2.700 teachers and 24.000 students. HZAU has achieved the coordinated development of multi-disciplines in agriculture, science, technology, humanities, law, economics, management, etc. It has established international exchange programs with over 150 institutes from 40 countries. Such as the USA, Canada, Australia, South Korea, the UK and France. Nore than 500 international experts visit HZAU annually.

Yangtze University

A famous ancient historical city in the middle Yangtze River. Yangtze University was built with the approval of the PRC Ministry of Education in April 2003. The university, with the active support of Hubei Province, is the largest and most multidisciplinary university associated with the Hubei government.

Yangtze University

Campuses cover 2195,3 thousand square meters with total area of 146.000 square meters. University’s libraries have a collection of 2.976.000 books, 1.149.000 electronic books and 3.060  international magazines. The university has a fund of 1003 million yuan.

Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST) – is a public, comprehensive research university located in Wuhan. It is a key university directly under the Chinese Ministry of Education and Hubei Province. The university, founded in 1907, is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Officially accredited by the Ministry of Education of Hubei Province, WUST is a very large collaborative higher education institution. The university offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees. This higher education institution for 112 years has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

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Scholarships to study in China – the most comprehensive review of scholarships

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What scholarships does China provide?

Before choosing the kind of grant to study in China or university you should carefully read this page. On the Internet, you can get a lot of information about rewards for studying in China and companies providing aids. And most of them aren’t true. After viewing the article, studying in China with the quota will become even closer.

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Especially for you, we have created an article based on the approved sources of the website of the Ministry of Education of China. This article includes all the important news about grants and stipends to study in China. And it will be useful for our foreign students.



Since there are about a dozen types of grants, we have divided this article into several parts.
And we advise that you read them in order so as not to lose the chain of information.

And so, in these articles, we will answer the questions that you most likely asked on the Internet:

  • How to get a scholarship to study in China?
  • How many types of scholarships are there?
  • What are the requirements?
  • How to get a quota by yourself?
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If you have questions on topics that are not defined in the articles, please contact our consultants or write in the comments.



Full or partial scholarships

Before reviewing each type of quota, it must be said that the scholarship for studying in China can be divided into 2 types:

  • Full scholarship
  • Partial scholarship

For instance, the full scholarship is the scholarship of the Chinese government. Covers tuition fees, foreign student health insurance, necessary study materials, accommodation, living quota, once paid settlement allowance, and one city travel allowance.

  • You are exempt from registration expenses, tuition charges, laboratory experiment charges, internship expenses, and pays for basic teaching materials;
  • free campus service;
  • monthly stipend;
  • once paid settlement subsidy;
  • payment for comprehensive health support;
  • once paid subsidy for long-distance travel (both entering and leaving China).

An incomplete scholarship includes one or more full scholarship points.



8 most popular types of scholarships to study in China

In this section, we have prepared the significant programs. If you have any questions, write them in the comments.

There are about 20 types of awards for studying in China. But among all types, the following are considered the most common and popular:

Type of Scholarship Budget per one student Application deadline
China government Scholarships 66000 RMB/year
1st April
Provincial Scholarships 30000-40000 RMB/year June
Shanghai Government Scholarship 60000 RMB/year 20th April
Beijing Government Scholarship 30000 RMB/year 20th April
One Belt One Road 20000 RMB/year, without stipend 31st March
Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship 40000 RMB/year 15th April
Siemens Scholarship 160000 RMB/year 1st March
Scholarships provided by Chinese universities 10000-40000 RMB/year July

Please note that deadlines for submission of documents may vary every year. Check with our consultants.

Now let’s analyze each type of scholarship in more detail:



China government Scholarships

China’s government Scholarship is a full scholarship available to all foreign students entering China. Not all universities have this type of quota. For example, universities in the top 80 rankings of universities in China have this opportunity. If you would like to compete for the China Government Grant or to learn more, please follow this link.

In this graph you can see in which parts of China international students study:



Provincial Scholarships

China has a huge territory and consists of 34 provinces and 4 municipalities (Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Beijing). Each of them has a development strategy. Chinese Local Government Scholarships are financed by Chinese schools in collaboration with the provincial government of China, and in some cases, the China Scholarship Council. You can find more information on China’s provincial grants here.

Province / City Number of students
Beijing 80,786
Shanghai 61,49
Jiangsu 45,77
Zhejiang 38,19
Liaoning 27,87
Tianjin 23,69
Guangdong 22,03
Hubei 21,37
Yunnan 19,31
Shandong 19,07
Guanxi 15,21
Sichuan 13,99
Heilongjiang 13,42
Shaanxi 12,91
Fujian 10,34



Shanghai Government Scholarship

Shanghai is the most international city in China. It has the largest number of foreign institutions and enterprises. You can read more about studying in Shanghai here. The Shanghai Provincial Government is offering Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) to international students. The privileges of this SGS scholarship are very similar to the CSC (China Scholarship Council). Foreign students are offered three types of Shanghai Scholarships to complete their Master’s or Ph.D. degrees:
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  • A: complete quota, master’s degree – stipend of 3000 yuan, Ph.D. – stipend of 3500 yuan
  • B: incomplete quota, no stipend paid
  • C: covers up to RMB 8000 per year per foreign student

You can find details of the Shanghai Government Scholarship right here.



Beijing Government Scholarship

The Beijing Government Scholarship is another opportunity for international students to study in China for free. The application procedure for the scholarship is the same as in the case of the China Scholarship Council (CSC). The deadline for submission of applications depends on the university, but usually, it is necessary to have time to apply for the Beijing government scholarship before April 20th.

If you would like to know more information about the Beijing government scholarship, please follow this link.

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One Belt One Road

Within the framework of the One Road – One Belt initiative, the renewal of the Silk Road from 2014 universities in China. Together with educational agencies is recruiting students for grants. This project is aimed at developing economic relations with the CIS countries, South Asia, Europe and African regions. Foreign students applying to undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. programs are available to apply for the Belt and Road Initiative Scholarship Scheme.

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This type of scholarship is also not available to all universities in China. Check with our consultants for more details.



Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship

The Jiangsu province government has established the “Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship” for International Students in Jiangsu Province. Under this award, you can study in Nanjing. You can read more about studying in Nanjing here.

Every year we enrol about 100 students in Nanjing through this quota. And in recent years, Jiangsu Province, thanks to cooperation with institutional companies around the world, has managed to expand the number of students. This scholarship was presented for all ranking universities in the cities of Nanjing, Changzhou, Taizhou.



Siemens Scholarship

Only Tsinghua University provides Siemens scholarship. This scholarship is full and was awarded by Siemens Ltd. China. The main goal is to support excellent global students to pursue Ph.D. degrees, engineering degrees, Computer Science and Technology Department, Academy of Arts and Design, and many other faculties and schools of Tsinghua University.

Scholarships to study in China

Students on Siemens Scholarship will partner with Siemens in 12 areas (features in Table 1), such as cybersecurity, the future of industrialization, robotics, and more to lead Ph.D. research. stage. Through study and practice at the fore of industrial technology development. Scholarship recipients will lay the foundation for the growth of innovative talent in the industry.

You can find more details on the scholarship above by following this link.



Scholarships provided by Chinese universities

2 projects in China carry out certification of the academic prestige of universities: Projects 211 and 985. And all schools included in this list have a budget for awarding foreign students. This type of scholarship is the most popular among foreign students. And its conditions are guaranteed by the academy itself. Typically, such grants will need to be confirmed annually by academic performance and attendance.

For details, contact our consultants.

Why does China provide scholarships for international students?

Since 2006, China has opened scholarship programs for foreign students. The policy of attracting foreign students began to gain momentum in 2013.
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1st reason

Improvement of China’s external economy. Today’s students who are familiar with the culture of China, know the Chinese language. This is an excellent resource and reference for Chinese companies.

2nd reason

Increasing the educational ranking of schools in China. This amount of foreign students is one of the criteria in the formation of the ranking of universities. Moreover, it grows the number of research and laboratory work at the college.

3rd reason

To establish international relations with countries and a global reputation.

Statistics of scholars in China by country:



Country Country Number of students
South Korea 506
Thailand 28,608
Pakistan 28,023
India 23,198
USA 20,996
Russia 19,239
Indonesia 1,505
Laos 14,645
Japan 1,423
Kazakhstan 11,784
Vietnam 11,299
Bangladesh 10,735
France 10,695
Mongolia 10,158
Malaysia 9,479

Since this topic is large enough to cover in one article, please note that it is split into multiple articles. You can see other parts of the article at the next links:



Student statistics in China

As a result, in 2018, 429.190 foreign students from 195 countries at 1004 institutes in 31 provinces in China. That is 3.012 people more than in 2017, with a growth rate of 0.63%.

Continents Number of students
Asia 295,043 (59.95%)
Africa 81,562 (16.57%)
Europe 73,618 (14.96%)
America 35,733 (7.26%)
Oceania 6,229 (1.27%)
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PhD in China

PhD in China

PhD in China provides full immersion in this country and its discoveries. China, with the world’s second-largest economy, also succeeds in the rapid development of its higher education system. It is a great opportunity for international students to receive a quality education.

PhD in China

China is a key member of the BRICS association – group of countries with rapidly developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Leading universities of this group are also located in China. It is an excellent platform for international collaboration between professionals and teachers, as well as international projects.

In this article, we will tell you about how to apply for foreign students for PhD programs in China and about future opportunities.

What PhD in China can offer you

The higher education system in China has made significant strides over the past 20 years. And all of this because of active investments in the development of higher educational institutions. China has developed the following projects: “Project 985”, “Project 211” and League C9. The main goal of the country was to create world-class universities and increase the prestige of existing institutions. Also, according to this plan, PhD studies in China should attract more foreign students for further development.

Choosing China, you get the opportunity to become part of a new culture and see a world different from yours. Take a walk along the Great Wall of China or take part in a dragon dance at the Chinese New Year Festival.

PhD in China and why you should choose it:

  • Best among BRICS countries: China is the leader in the number of universities listed in the Times Higher Education BRICS Rankings. Among them, six universities are in the top ten.
  • Rapid growth: The state generously funds universities every year, thereby helping them to raise their rankings internationally.
  • Attracting foreign Postgraduates: The Chinese government generously values ​​the treasure of foreign postgraduates, encouraging them financially.
  • International students’ choice: Over the past few years, China has rapidly gained popularity among international students. Thus, it ensured itself the second place in the list of the most popular countries for studying abroad.
  • A multi-faceted country: No matter what the topic of your research work, you will always find something to be inspired by. Whether it is the study of advanced technologies, or, on the contrary, historical excavations. We are not talking about the huge list of interesting places that you should definitely visit!

Structure of PhD in China

China is famous for its ancient culture and history, that makes it the most popular place to visit by travellers. Chinese hospitality helps international students to get settled faster.

PhD in China is quite similar in structure to many other Western countries. You will also analyze the selected topic with the support of your supervisor. After completing the dissertation, you will send for review its contents with a detailed description of your findings.

Duration of the program

There are 2 types of PhD in China: full-time and part-time. For foreign students, only full is suitable, as there are restrictions on the X1 visa. You can find out more about visas in this article. Long-term programs are usually 3 or 4 years. Each year is divided into two semesters: spring and fall, from March to July and from September to January, respectively.

Exams

PhD in China can take place in different ways depending on the chosen university and direction. Teaching and assessment are more formal than in many Western countries. For the first 2-3 years, you will have to complete a teaching program that will be drawn up by your supervisor. This program may include: attending lectures and passing exams for further obtaining a doctoral degree.

PhD in China

During your studies, you also need to work on a research project. According to the results of which you will have to write a doctoral dissertation. You should defend it in oral form in front of a group of experts.

Cost

The cost of a PhD in China depends on the chosen speciality and university. Doctoral studies in China are also funded by a variety of public and private scholarships. You can find a complete list of scholarships at this link.

Below we have provided data on the approximate rate for one academic year, depending on the direction:

Direction Cost
Human Sciences 10,755-25,940 yuan ($1,550-3,750)
Science and Engineering 18,347-33,532 yuan (USD $2,650-4,850)
Medicine, Sport and Art 25,307-51,879 yuan (USD $3,650-7,500)

If you are interested in receiving scholarships to study PhD in China, please, fell free to contact our consultants. They will help you to choose the program and answer all your questions.

Requirments

Each university has its list of requirements for candidates, however, among them, general criteria can be distinguished:

  • Master’s: you must have a completed master’s degree or equivalent
  • Exams: in some universities, it is necessary to pass an exam in language proficiency and some subjects
  • Supervisor: you need to approve your topic with a supervisor
  • Recommendations: you must have at least two letters of recommendation from your professors.

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Language

PhD in China can be taught in two languages: Chinese and English. To study in Chinese, you need to have an HSK certificate. To study in English, you need to pass IELTS.

Application process

Before applying, you must contact a potential supervisor. Only after approval of your chosen topic, you can send your application.

To apply, you need to follow these steps:

  • Results: the university may require a grade record for your previous research work. You can get this at your previous university.
  • Recommendations: you must have at least two letters of recommendation from your professors.
  • Application form: it is necessary to fill out the application form, indicating the selected supervisor.
  • Other: you also need to provide a certificate of medical health. And for students without a scholarship, provide a certificate of the availability of finance.

Usually, the application period closes in April or May.

For a greater guarantee of admission, we advise you to contact our services. We will provide you with full support and guaranteed enrollment.

Interview

Some universities may schedule an interview where they would like to discuss your application. The interview will take place online. Depending on your application, they will want to discuss the skills you already have or your area of ​​research. But don’t worry, such interviews are just a formality to introduce your personality.

Work after PhD

According to Chinese law, foreign students are not allowed to work. However, after completing your doctoral studies, you can apply for a Z visa (work) and easily start your work. Also, with the permission of the university, you can take internships.

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