Study in China
What more can we say about China that you don’t already know? It’s a cradle of culture, philosophy, and art, that changed the course of history with every invention and every dynasty; not to mention the great works of Sun Tzu and Confucius that are still quoted and used as life guide.
Knowing all this, why wouldn’t students wish to come here, especially to be close to the birthplace of the Zen school of Buddhism that encourages individuals to find inner peace and relaxation?
Thinking of the great atmosphere and culture, China seems like the ideal international destination for your studies.
Why study in China?
China made more innovations and invented more modern-day tools and utensils than all the world combined. Without Chinese makers, we would have been left without:
- Printing
- Compasses
- Alcoholic drinks (or the process of fermentation, but that’s alcohol, basically)
- Banknotes
- Toothbrushes
- Nail polishes
- Revolving bookcases
- Domesticated goldfish
Seeing how important knowledge is in the endeavour of creating new things, it comes as no surprise that the best universities and the best teachings went down from generation to generation in China, making it one of the best places to come and study your Master’s or Bachelor’s degree.
What to study in China
China covers all fields of education, but it can be hard to decide what to study and what are the most lucrative and popular degrees out there. So, because we’re super helpful and awesome, we made this nifty list of the most popular study options in China. They are:
Major cities in China
China is the fourth largest country in the world, so it can be difficult to decide on the city you’re better suited for.
Still, in fairness, nothing compares to the major cities in China, when it comes to universities and student nightlife. So, there’s no wonder pupils flock to study in Beijing in favour of the rest of the cities.
Which universities and colleges to attend in China
China has 44 ranked universities in the top 500. Seeing as it can be difficult to go through all of them and decide which is the best to attend, we tried to make it easier and select two of the most popular ones. They are:
Practical Information
How to apply to universities in China
Chinese universities receive a lot of applicants yearly, so there are a lot of auxiliary websites for students to ask for help and manage their applications. These websites are:
- CUCAS – where you can apply by yourself online, and it’s an intermediator between you and the university;
- CUAC (China University Application Centre) – where you can apply to a university, but also find awesome advisors and professional guides, that can help you with your studying decision.
You can also apply on your own, of course, directly at the university you’ve chosen. However, whichever way you decide to apply, the documents needed are the same, which are:
- A passport photo;
- A photocopy of your passport;
- A photocopy of your visa;
- Your ID;
- Your health certificate;
- Your criminal record (a clean one, hopefully);
- A Chinese / English language proficiency certificate;
- Letter of guarantee (parents or legal guardians sign a declaration by which they assume responsibility that you will abide by the rules and regulations of China and of the university);
- Proof that you can support your studies in China;
- Certificate / diploma from your last graduated school;
- Academic transcripts from your last graduated school.
Helpful ways to make sure you qualify for a Chinese university
Take Preparation Courses: These kinds of courses enable degree-seeking students to get an extra educational boost just before they start their Master’s degree or other post-graduate degree programmes. Try a pre-M.B.A., pre-Law, or pre-Medicine programme, as well as any other foundation or preparation courses that will allow you to study in the degree programme of your choice;
Improve your English through an English-language prep course: If you’re attending a degree programme in China, you will need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures; some schools will require Chinese, while others will require strong English skills. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require.
English-language tests
China has a lot of English Master’s programmes. Still, in order to apply to one of them, you will have to prove your proficiency through an English certificate. The ones accepted by Chinese universities are: