Insights on studying in China
Expert guides on scholarships, costs, universities, cities, visas and student life — everything you need to plan your China journey.
Best Chinese cities for international students
Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Xi'an — which Chinese city is right for you? A practical comparison of cost, lifestyle, universities and student life.
Study agriculture and food science in China: top universities
Why agriculture is one of the most funded and innovative fields to study in China — top universities, research and scholarships.
Getting a SIM card and phone in China: the student guide
How to get a Chinese SIM card as an international student: carriers, plans, what to bring and where to buy.
WeChat Pay and Alipay for students in China: the full setup
How to set up WeChat Pay and Alipay as a student in China — foreign cards, Chinese bank accounts and day-to-day payments.
Study dentistry in China: top stomatology universities and BDS guide
Study dentistry (BDS) in China: top stomatology universities, curriculum, costs, recognition and career path.
Study economics and finance in China: top universities and careers
Why studying economics or finance in China gives you the inside view of a $17 trillion economy — top schools, curriculum and careers.
Study film and media in China: top schools and career path
Study film, media and communications in China: top schools, what you'll learn, costs and the booming streaming industry.
How to choose the right Chinese university: a 6-step framework
A practical framework for choosing the right Chinese university: field, language, city, recognition, scholarships and cost.
VPN and internet in China: what international students need to know
How the internet works in China for international students: what's blocked, choosing a VPN and staying connected to home.
Foundation programs in China: the pathway to a Chinese university degree
What a Chinese university foundation program is, who it's for, top universities, costs and how it leads to a full degree.
Confucius Institute Scholarship: fully-funded Chinese language study
What the Confucius Institute Scholarship covers, who can apply, HSK requirements and how to win a fully-funded year of Mandarin in China.
C9 League China explained: the nine top universities and why they matter
What the C9 League is, the nine member universities, and why a C9 degree matters for international students applying to China.
Cost of studying in China: full breakdown
From tuition and dorms to hot pot and high-speed trains — a complete, honest breakdown of what studying in China really costs in 2026, compared to Europe and North America.
Study computer science in China: best universities and AI programs
The strongest Chinese universities for computer science, AI and data science, with English-taught options, costs and career outlook.
Best universities in China for AI, machine learning and robotics
The strongest Chinese universities for AI, machine learning and robotics, what you'll study, and the industry labs you can access.
Health insurance for international students in China: what you need to know
How health insurance works for international students in China, what it covers, what it doesn't and how to use it.
China university application: the complete document checklist
The master document checklist every international student must complete before applying to a Chinese university or scholarship.
Scholarships for African students to study in China: the complete guide
CSC, Confucius Institute, bilateral and provincial scholarships — a practical guide for students from Africa applying to study in China fully funded.
Study nursing in China: top universities and licensing path
English-taught nursing programs in China, top universities, curriculum, costs and licensing recognition.
Can you work while studying in China? The rules explained
Part-time work, internships and post-study jobs in China — what is legal, what is not, and how to actually land your first internship.
Chinese culture essentials: what every international student should know
Mianzi, guanxi, hongbao, dining etiquette and the social codes that will make your years in China smooth instead of awkward.
Vegetarian and vegan food in China: a student survival guide
How to eat vegetarian and vegan in China — key phrases, hidden animal products, Buddhist restaurants and safe dishes.
Study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China: the complete guide
Study Traditional Chinese Medicine in China: top TCM universities, what you'll learn, costs and recognition abroad.
Study Chinese language in China: the fastest route to fluency
Why studying Mandarin in China is the fastest way to fluency: top language universities, HSK prep, scholarships and costs.
China student visa guide: X1 vs X2 and the full application process
Once admitted, you need a visa. Here is the complete guide to the X1 and X2 student visas for China — documents, costs, timelines and the residence permit step everyone forgets.