Nanjing
New Tier 1 · Jiangsu · Pop. 9.3M

Study in Nanjing

City Overview

Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu, is one of China's four ancient capitals and a major education hub, home to Nanjing University and Southeast University. The city blends the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Ming city wall and Purple Mountain with a booming Yangtze-river economy. Nanjing offers international students a rich cultural environment, strong research universities, affordable living and a balanced climate — a quieter, historic alternative to Shanghai.

Cost of living
$420/mo
Accommodation
$200/mo
Safety
Very safe
Weather
Subtropical: hot summers, cold damp winters

Transportation

Metro, buses, high-speed rail hub.

Student Life

Historic city walls, lakes, university-town culture, student-friendly prices.

Jobs & Career

Education, electronics, automotive, pharmaceuticals.

Attractions

Sun Yat-sen MausoleumCity WallConfucius TempleXuanwu Lake

Food

Salted duck, duck blood soup, pan-fried beef buns.

Universities

Universities in Nanjing

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