Shenzhen
Shenzhen is China's Silicon Valley and the technology capital of the Greater Bay Area, home to SUSTech and a major campus of HIT. The city hosts Huawei, Tencent, DJI, BYD and hundreds of startups, giving students unmatched technology-internship access. Shenzhen is young, modern, immigrant-friendly and English-tolerant, with a warm climate. Living costs are moderate to high, but career opportunities in technology, hardware and entrepreneurship are the strongest in China.
Why students pick Shenzhen
Tech startup hub, young population, HIT and PKU Shenzhen campuses, Greater Bay Area.
Career & jobs: Tech, hardware, finance, startups — China's Silicon Valley.
What you should know about Shenzhen
$480/mo
Tech, hardware, finance, startups — China's Silicon Valley.
Very safe; modern and efficient.
Extensive metro, high-speed rail, Bao'an Airport, Hong Kong border.
Cantonese with global cuisines, tech-cafe culture.
Ping An Finance Centre, Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village, Lianhuashan Park
Universities in Shenzhen
Fund your studies in Shenzhen
These funding options apply to students heading to Shenzhen. Review eligibility and apply early.
Guangdong Government Scholarship
Full tuition + accommodation + monthly stipend
PartialCityDalian Government Scholarship
Full tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation
Fully FundedChinese Government (CSC)Belt and Road Scholarship
Full tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation + insurance
Fully FundedCityBeijing Government Scholarship
Full or partial tuition + one-off stipend
PartialStudent visa for Shenzhen
- X1 visa — long-term (degree programs, covers the full study period)
- X2 visa — short-term (language and exchange programs up to 180 days)
- JW202 form from your university + admission notice required
- Convert to a residence permit within 30 days of arrival at the local Shenzhen Entry-Exit Bureau
How to apply in Shenzhen
- 1. Pick a university and program in Shenzhen
- 2. Gather documents (passport, transcripts, recommendation letters, study plan)
- 3. Submit your application and pay any application fee
- 4. Receive admission notice and JW202 form
- 5. Apply for your student visa at the Chinese embassy
- 6. Travel to Shenzhen and register at your university
September intake applications typically close in June; spring intake closes in December.: September intake applications typically close in June; spring intake closes in December.
Most universities require a high school diploma (Bachelor), a relevant Bachelor (Master), language proficiency (HSK or IELTS), and a valid passport: Most universities require a high school diploma (Bachelor), a relevant Bachelor (Master), language proficiency (HSK or IELTS), and a valid passport.
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