How much does it cost?

The Cost in studying in China is relatively low. The Chinese government and universities also provide a variety of scholarships for overseas students. Scholarship candidate qualifications will only be evaluated on the basis of successful school admission.

Each international applicant is required to pay CUCAS a processing fee (30 U.S. dollars, which covers your application to six courses) as well as the universities application fee (ranging from 60-120 U.S. dollars per course). About how to make payement, please browse CUCAS Payment Methods.

For example: When you submit your application first time, you need to pay CUCAS processing fee (which covers your six applications) and the application fee requested by the university.  You will not be asked to pay for CUCAS processing fee until you are applying your seventh course.

The CUCAS processing fee charged is used for the operation and maintenance of the China's University and College Admission System. After receiving the admission notice of the university, you may need to spend:

• Medical examinations Fee: You can choose to have the medical examination at your local hospitals, for details please consult the local hospital. You can also have the medical examinations after you arrive in China. Please be advised that the Chinese Embassy in your country may require applicants who study for over one semester to take medical examination when apply for visa.
• Visa fee: Different countries and regions have different visa fee, please consult your nearest Chinese Embassies and Chinese Consulates.
• Airfare: Different countries and regions have different airfare, please ask your local airlines.

Upon arrival at the university, you may have to pay:

• Tuition: 2000-4000 U.S. dollars a year (depending on the school and major)
• Accommodation: 200-300 U.S. dollars a month (depending on the school and the city where the school is located)
• Insurance: A year for about 100 U.S. dollars (RMB 600) 
• Medical Examination Fee: If you want to do your medical examination in Beijing, the cost will be around 100 U.S. dollars. IF you want to do it in other cities, the cost would be according to the local health and epidemic prevention department.

The cost of living in China is relatively low, the general cost of living in large cities cost 200-500 dollars a month, while living in a small city is usually lower than 200 USD a month.

The cost of entertainment and tourism depends on your choice of destination and preferences, the average cost of inter-provincial holiday travel is around 200-500 U.S. dollars.You can find your smart way to save money during your stay in China.