How much does it cost?

The cost of studying in China is relatively low. A variety of scholarship programs have been established to help overseas students study in China, including three which are run by CUCAS. Scholarship candidate qualifications will only be evaluated on the basis of successful school admission.

The following is a breakdown of expenses you will have to pay:

Application Fees

• CUCAS Processing Fee: 30 U.S. dollars (which covers your application for up to six programs)
• University Application Fee: 60-120 U.S. dollars depending on the program

For example: When you submit your application for the first time, you need to pay the CUCAS processing fee (which covers your six applications) in addition to the application fee requested by each university.  You will not be asked to pay for another CUCAS processing fee unless you are applying for more than six programs. Both the Application Fee and the CUCAS Processing Fee are non-refundable. To find out how to make a payment, CUCAS Payment Methods

The CUCAS processing fee charged is used for the operation and maintenance of the China's University and College Admission System.

Pre-departure Expenses

After receiving the admission notice of the university, you may need to pay:

• Medical examination Fee: The Chinese government requires foreign citizens who wish to study in China to pass a medical examination. You can choose to have the medical examination at your local hospital, for details please consult the local hospital. You can also have the medical examination 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 a medical examination when you apply for a visa.
• Visa fee: Different countries and regions have different visa fees, please consult your nearest Chinese Embassies and Chinese Consulates.
• Airfare: Different countries and regions have different airfare, please ask your local airlines.

University Fees

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: about 100 U.S. dollars (RMB 600) a year
• Medical Examination Fee: (if not already taken in home country): The cost of a medical examination in China depends on each city’s local health and epidemic prevention department. In Beijing the cost is around 100 U.S. dollars.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in China is relatively low, the general cost of living in large cities is roughly 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.

For information about exchange rates, please visit Bank of China.