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University Studies Abroad Consortium
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Ancient, culturally rich, and picturesque, Chengdu is the perfect destination for anyone hoping to immerse in China’s heritage and natural beaut...


University Studies Abroad Consortium
4.31
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Ancient, culturally rich, and picturesque, Chengdu is the perfect destination for anyone hoping to immerse in China’s heritage and natural beaut...
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Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
4.56
25
CLI's study abroad program combines accredited university coursework with one-on-one Mandarin instruction in Guilin, a city in southern China kno...


Go Abroad China Ltd.
4.83
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Join Go Abroad China's University Chinese Language Program to master Mandarin at China's most prestigious institutions, including Beijing Languag...
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CIEE College Study Abroad
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Your Open Campus Block program in Shanghai lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE course...
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IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
4.75
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Your ticket to Asia's financial headquarters! As China’s financial epicenter, Shanghai is a fascinating place to explore international business,...
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New York University
4.6
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At NYU Shanghai, the newest of NYU’s three degree-granting campuses, you’ll take courses that focus on China taught by expert faculty. Professors...
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XMandarin Chinese Language School
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Find your balance in our structured small-group classes. Two lessons each day for two or three days a week give students spare time to study and ...
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Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We o
WorldStrides
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Study in Shanghai, China, through a unique semester program featuring Fudan University, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions, and a leading Mandarin instruction program from the University of Virginia. Take courses in English across subjects like business and liberal arts while buildin
Semester at Sea
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Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective t
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Our Master's in Global Hospitality Management is a transformative journey across three continents. Designed to develop hospitality leaders with a global perspective, this program emphasizes strategic thinking and the skills needed to navigate the complexities of the international hospitality industr
LTL Language School
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LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students looking to improve their Mandarin quickly. Our comprehensive Chinese programs allow students maximum flexibility. You can study at LTL for a week up to a full year. We offer Mandarin language lessons in 10 cities across Asia including Beijing, Shang
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Schönberg Education specializes in language training, offering high-quality education. It is our honor to help over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries enhance their language skills. Our class includes Daily Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK test, Technical Chinese, Spoken Chinese, Business En
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Choose our Intensive Course in Shanghai to immerse yourself deeply in Chinese learning and start speaking! This program also includes visa support. 1. Types of Groups: a) Small: Intensive 30 (6 lessons/day - 5 times/week) Intensive 20 (4 lessons/day - 5 times/week) Flexible 12 (4 lessons/day - 3 ti
Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad
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Middlebury’s programs in Beijing and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, are designed to foster deep linguistic and cultural immersion, helping students rapidly advance their Chinese language skills. In Beijing, China’s dynamic capital, students live and study on the campus of Capital Normal University. In the coas
Language Vacation
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Enjoy your summer Chinese language vacation in the largest city in China at the mouth of the Yangtze River. The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower
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Get Certified to Teach English Worldwide Turn your ambition into a global opportunity with the Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma. This advanced course is designed to take you from beginner to confident English teacher, giving you everything you need to start teaching in a variety of settings.
Lingoinn Teacher Homestay
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Lingoinn offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Chinese language while experiencing authentic local culture through our homestay programme. This is open to adult learners of all backgrounds and language levels, with no prior knowledge of Chinese required. You will stay at a teacher’
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Studying abroad at Shanghai University offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities. Located in the heart of Shanghai, China’s global financial and cultural hub, the semester program provides students with a rich academic experience, cult
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Have the opportunity to study at East China Normal University, one of the first universities in China to provide international Chinese education. Based in vibrant Shanghai, you will enroll in a non-profit, low-cost study abroad program. Benefit from direct enrollment opportunities, choosing from a w
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API offers students an opportunity to study abroad in Shanghai, China, and experience traditional cultural elements while still being mindful of the context and realities of contemporary Chinese society. China presents a fascinating juxtaposition – it is home to one of the world’s most ancient civil
Silk Mandarin - Language Training Institute
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Intensive Program: With 6 lessons a day you will feel immersed in Chinese language and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing, and will all be taught in a balanced way. It aims at acquiring the highest level of Conversational Chinese. The focus of the lessons will be on daily life and thi
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Do you want to get the most out of your study abroad experience? Shanghai, China, is the perfect destination offering excellent education, an outstanding culture, and endless travel and free time opportunities. Dive deep into the Chinese culture, learn Mandarin, and boost your CV! Asia Exchange's p
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Experience China while building your Mandarin skills through immersive university language programs designed for international students. Available for one semester or a full academic year, these programs offer a supportive pathway for learners at every stage. Through structured classes covering sp
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Join us this summer for an immersive learning experience. A program designed to provide international students with unique insights into the cutting-edge applications of generative AI within China’s dynamic cultural and creative industry. This course offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essent
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In this 180-hour online TEFL course, apply what you’ve learned through 20 hours of online teaching practice with real students. The placement is at our partner school, “Top Online Teachers”. You will receive full training and videos to help make you feel confident before starting to teach actual stu
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RISH Chinese summer camp is the only authentic language immersion program in China hosted on a top-tier university campus and complemented by comfortable 4-star standard on-campus hotel accommodations. With over 15 years of experience in organizing Chinese language camps, we have welcomed thousand
CET Academic Programs
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Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomes international students to apply for our undergraduate programs using non-local qualifications. Known for our excellence in applied research and education, PolyU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse learning environment in the heart of one of t
How to Study Abroad in China
Locations
Specialized study abroad programs sometimes offer locations outside of the big cities in smaller towns or rural areas, but Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong remain the most popular study abroad destinations.
Shanghai is the country’s largest city by population (22 million) and has historically developed as the main commercial and financial life vein of mainland China.
Beijing is the country’s capital and has served as China’s political center for hundreds of years (the royal Forbidden City, built at the beginning of the fifteenth century, still remains impressively intact at the city’s center).
Hong Kong, a former British colony and current Special Administrative Region of China, is ranked as the world’s third most important international city and over the past two centuries has developed as a beacon of modern globalization.
Other popular study abroad locations in China include Chengdu, Tianjin, and Kunming, among others. China is a huge country which governs over 22 provinces and five autonomous regions, many with their own distinct culture, dialect, and way of life. Anywhere you go will offer something unique and different - so research carefully, choose wisely, and travel a lot while you study abroad in China!
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The language barrier can be a very real obstacle to breaching China’s increasingly prominent national university system. While world-class institutions like Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Fudan University are the crown jewel in the eye of every Chinese national student, most classes are generally taught in Mandarin, which make enrollment a challenge for international students not studying Chinese. However many of these schools do reach out with international programs to attract foreign students, and some subject areas, such as international business, are often taught in English.
Study abroad in China is often possible both through independent program providers and through international partnerships between universities in different countries. Programs available in major Chinese cities usually combine academic study with a variety of intensive language lessons and culturally immersive opportunities. Studying abroad through international program providers allows students to experience a program tailored to the students and taught in a smaller class size. Partnered institutions, on the other hand, allow study abroad students to take classes at larger, local universities.
Common academic areas of study in China include math and economics, engineering, political science, urban development, and, of course, Mandarin. The Chinese school year typically is divided into semesters lasting from September-January and February-July. Chinese summers can be exceptionally hot and muggy in the big cities, so plan accordingly!
Scholarships & Costs
Although China boasts the world’s second largest economy, it is still very much a developing nation, and so the cost of living is quite cheap compared to most Western countries. Meals will generally only run you a few dollars and many prices are up to negotiation. Prices are lower in rural areas than in the cities, and informal market places are cheaper than recognizable Western businesses. Be wary while studying in China - as a tourist you will have a target on your back so be careful of scams and artificially marked-up prices. These pitfalls quickly become recognizable though, and you will come to find the Chinese people unendingly hospitable and sincerely interested in Western culture.
There are many scholarships made available for study in China, from Western and Chinese institutions alike. Be sure to take advantage of these by consulting GoAbroad’s Scholarship Directory, for those who choose to study in in China, to find out more information on opportunities and eligibility requirements.
Accommodations & Visas
Standard housing options are made available through most study abroad programs in China - apartment, homestays, or dormitory style living being most common. Apartment living is good for the independently minded student who likes their own space and individual liberty. Homestays are great for the student who is interested in a more culturally immersive glimpse into the Chinese household and family life (and frequent home cooked meals), and an amazing chance to practice and learn Mandarin. Dormitory style living, especially at larger Chinese universities, offers an inside experience into the life of Chinese students and are a great way to break cultural boundaries and make lifelong friends.
F Visas are required for students who plan to study in China for less than six months, while X visas are required to studying China for over six months. Even though China is a somewhat closed country, obtaining a visa to study abroad is a fairly simple process, which most programs will help guide you through. Just be sure to allot yourself plenty of time, consult your specific program provider, and check out GoAbroad’s Embassy Directory to locate a Chinese embassy near to you, for more details about the visa policy for your home country.
Travel Tips
Hugely chaotic crowds of people, inescapable urban pollution, and a spoken language which could not differ more from English, all make studying abroad in China a daunting prospect to even the most adventurous of students. Indeed moving from a Western society which prizes individualism and creative freedom to an Eastern society which values hard work, disciplined obedience, and the observance of propriety will inevitably bring about a healthy dose of culture shock. Yet growth comes from breaking out and experiencing new things.
China is an entirely different world, continuously developed in parallel with the West. Come to explore its mystery, and leave a more well-rounded student and human being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners study in China?
Yes! China is undoubtedly one of the most significant players in today's global affairs, making it a very marketable destination for international students who wants to study abroad.
Where should I study abroad in China?
Is it expensive to study and live in China?
Although China has one of the world's largest economies, it is still developing, thus, having lower living costs than most Western countries. You may consult your program providers for more information on scholarships available for studying in China.
Can I study in China in English?
Studying English in China is a great opportunity, not only because of the affordability of education but also because of the growing demand for English speakers and the chance to experience Chinese culture and language first-hand.
What are the requirements to study in China?
F Visas are required for students who plan to study in China for less than six months, and X visas for over six months. Consider consulting your program provider for more details on visa policies, supporting documents, and other requirements.
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