Beijing
Tier 1 · Beijing · Pop. 21.5M

Study in Beijing

City Overview

Beijing is the political, cultural and educational capital of China and home to the country's highest concentration of top-ranked universities, including Tsinghua, Peking, Beihang and BLCU. The city pairs ancient landmarks — the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall — with the research district of Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'. For international students, Beijing offers unmatched academic prestige, direct access to government ministries and corporate headquarters, and a deep cultural experience, balanced against higher living costs and cold, dry winters.

Cost of living
$650/mo
Accommodation
$320/mo
Safety
Very safe — capital city security
Weather
Continental: hot summers, cold dry winters, spring dust storms

Transportation

Massive subway network, buses, high-speed rail hub to all China.

Student Life

Hutong cafés, 798 art district, Forbidden City, vibrant tech startup scene.

Jobs & Career

Government, tech (Zhongguancun), media, education, research institutes.

Attractions

Forbidden CityGreat WallTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceTiananmen Square

Food

Peking duck, jianbing, zhajiangmian, imperial cuisine.

Universities

Universities in Beijing

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