Study in China
Your university options explained
Explore degrees, universities, admission requirements and scholarships in China.
Start Your Initial AssessmentEssentials · China
China at a Glance
Chengdu · Suzhou
SOURCE Ministry of Education register, 20 June 2025 ↗ · Mainland China only; includes vocational undergraduate institutions. Check international admission separately.
The university system
How Does the Chinese University System Work?
A completed Baccalaureate can be your starting point for a bachelor’s application. Universities check your school record, subjects, language evidence and any required entrance assessment.4,5
Many take 4 years. Architecture, medicine and other specialised routes can take longer.19,20
A master’s follows a bachelor’s. Doctoral entry usually needs a master’s and a research background. At Zhejiang, for example, master’s programmes take 2–3 years and doctorates 3–4 years.12,13
Some universities offer Chinese language or preparatory courses before a degree. These have their own entry rules, so confirm how they lead into degree study.20,24
Fields of study
What Can You Study in China?
These are examples. Availability, teaching language and degree levels vary by university.5,19,20,21
Chinese-Taught or English-Taught?
Chinese proficiency set by the university, which may include HSK.5
IELTS, TOEFL or an accepted alternative. Exemptions depend on the programme and your education.4,14
Everyday Chinese still helps when your degree is in English.
Can You Use a Chinese Degree in Morocco?
Check how your exact degree can be used before enrolling.17
Medicine or another regulated career? Confirm with the relevant Moroccan authority before paying any deposit.
An English-taught course does not mean the whole degree is in English. Confirm the teaching language of your exact programme.
Universities
Universities to Explore in China
Examples to start your research, not a ranking or Atlas Scholars partners.
| University | Location | Subjects to investigate |
|---|---|---|
| Peking University | Beijing | Sciences, humanities, social sciences, economics20 |
| Tsinghua University | Beijing | Engineering, sciences, interdisciplinary study19 |
| University of International Business and Economics | Beijing | Business, economics, international trade14 |
| Fudan University | Shanghai | Economics, fintech, data science, selected health programmes21 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Shanghai | Engineering, international degree routes22 |
| Zhejiang University | Hangzhou & other campuses | Engineering, sciences, management5,6 |
| Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | Suzhou & Taicang | Business, engineering, design16 |
| Southwestern University of Finance and Economics | Chengdu | Economics, finance, business4 |
How Should You Choose a University in China?
Programme
Degree title, modules and outcomes.
Language
The full teaching and assessment language.
Admission fit
Your qualifications against the entry conditions.
Location & budget
City, tuition, housing, living and travel costs.
Campus & support
Housing and international student services.
| Programme example | RMB per year |
|---|---|
| SWUFE bachelor’s, taught in Chinese4 | 16,000 |
| SWUFE bachelor’s, taught in English4 | 20,000 |
| Zhejiang Global Communication & Management, in English6 | 65,000 |
Single-programme examples, not a national range. Add housing, food, insurance, application fees, documents, visa and travel. Check the current offer and refund terms for your intake.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
There is no single checklist. Requirements depend on your university, degree level, subject and teaching language.
Your Baccalaureate and school transcripts. Subjects, grades, age conditions and tests vary by university.4,5
CSCA report. Zhejiang and SWUFE ask for a China Scholastic Competency Assessment in their 2026 undergraduate guides. Check the subjects, test language and submission date for your route.4,5
A bachelor’s that meets the programme’s requirements. You may also need a study plan, references, an interview or supervisor acceptance.12
A relevant master’s, a research proposal and academic references. Check supervisor arrangements.13
Each course sets its own entry rules. Check the placement process and how it leads to a degree.20,24
Chinese-taught
The programme’s required HSK level or alternative. Levels differ between universities.5
English-taught
Accepted English tests and any exemption for previous study in English. A school letter counts only where the university allows it.6,14
- Passport page and recent photo
- Graduation certificate and transcripts
- Language evidence and CSCA report, if required
- Personal statement or research plan, and references
- Medical, financial or police-record documents, where asked
- Supervisor or under-18 guardian documents, if applicable
Documents in French or Arabic may need a certified Chinese or English translation. Follow the university’s exact checklist.5,8,12,13
Always use the admission notice for your exact programme and intake. Discuss my China application
Scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
Two main funding routes are worth investigating.
Check official scholarship notices ↗
Partial
Pays part of the tuition.
Full tuition
Covers the tuition stated in the award.
Additional support
Some awards add housing or a living allowance.
Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. A university offer and a scholarship award are separate decisions.
University intakes
When Can You Start University?
Spring intake
STARTSFeb – Mar
Selected courses only, especially language study. Check that your programme accepts spring entry.24
Autumn intake
STARTSSeptember
The main start for degree programmes. Application and scholarship deadlines can fall many months earlier.5,12
Each university sets its own dates. Check the current notice and note its time zone.
Preparation timeline
When Should Moroccan Students Start Preparing?
Ideally 6–12 months before your intended start.
Compare
Subject, teaching language and full budget.
Prepare
Documents and any academic or language tests.
Apply
Track admission and scholarship applications separately.
After the offer
Payment terms, visa, housing and arrival.
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Student life
What Is Student Life Like in China?
Student life varies by campus and city. Compare housing, transport, food and support before you choose where to study.
Orientation covers registration, student cards and support contacts. Libraries, sport and cultural activities sit alongside classes; English-language help varies.39,40
Confirm your actual campus, with nearby dining and transport, before choosing housing.
Check university and scholarship permission first. Budget for rent, deposit, agency fees, bills, internet and commuting.
Compare walking, cycling, bus and metro, including last services and costs, before renting.
Pay by ticket, transport card or Alipay QR; Beijing accepts eligible overseas bank cards. Keep backup cash and save your addresses in Chinese.31
University-compliant insurance is required. Check your scholarship cover and when the policy starts.27,33
Some policies exclude private hospitals and international or VIP departments. You may need to pay upfront, so keep invoices, diagnoses and prescriptions.32
China has Hui and Uyghur Muslim communities. Halal food and mosque access vary by city; ask a registered mosque about visits and prayer times.28,34,41
Plan Ramadan meals around canteen hours and cooking rules. Classes and exams are not adjusted for Eid automatically.
No campus prayer rooms. Universities do not provide religious venues, and religious gatherings on campus are prohibited. Organised worship by foreigners must take place at registered venues or approved temporary locations.33,34
Working while studying · Student visa
Can International Students Work in China?
Yes, with university approval. Work-study is regulated, so plan your budget without it.
These are the national conditions for off-campus work-study.23,25
40 h per month max
80 h per month max
General national limits. University approval is still required.23,25
Student status alone does not give unrestricted permission to work.11,23
Yes. Moroccan students need an X1 or X2 visa.
Admission letter + JW201 or JW202 study confirmation.
DQ short-term student form or admission letter, as specified.
X1 holders: apply for a residence permit within 30 days of arrival. Admission and visa approval are separate decisions.10,11
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Our support
How Does Atlas Scholars Help You Study in China?
Your starting point
Your background, interests, language level and timeline.
University & course choice
Options compared against requirements and budget.
Application preparation
Documents and deadlines organised.
Offers & enrolment
Admission conditions and next steps.
Visa & departure
Documents and departure tasks.
Student life
Housing and your first weeks.
Support depends on your package. Universities, scholarship providers and visa authorities make their own decisions.3
FAQ · China
Frequently Asked Questions About Studying in China
Yes. A completed Baccalaureate can support a bachelor’s application, provided you meet the university’s academic, language and test conditions.4,5
Yes, at selected universities. Confirm the teaching language of your exact degree and the English evidence it accepts.6,14,19
The China Scholastic Competency Assessment. Zhejiang and SWUFE require it for undergraduate entry in their 2026 guides. Check your route and intake.4,5
Start with tuition, then add housing, living costs, insurance, documents, visa and travel. See the dated tuition examples in the universities section above.4,6
No. Funding depends on eligibility and selection. Check coverage, duration and renewal conditions before you count on it.7,8
No. Spring entry is open to selected routes only. Most degrees start in autumn; language courses can follow their own calendar.5,24
Check your exact degree and its intended use with the relevant Moroccan authority. Equivalence or professional registration may be needed, especially for regulated careers.17
Ideally 6–12 months before your intended start. Allow longer for language study, tests or early scholarship deadlines.
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Sources
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- Atlas Scholars South Korea destination page
- Atlas Scholars English homepage
- Atlas Scholars services
- SWUFE undergraduate admission notice, 2026
- Zhejiang University undergraduate application guide, 2026
- ZIBS undergraduate application (Global Communication & Management)
- Zhejiang Chinese Government Scholarship, Type A
- SWUFE Belt and Road scholarship, 2026
- Moroccan Ministry, MaBourse programmes
- Chinese Embassy in Morocco, ordinary visa guidance
- National Immigration Administration, residence permit guide
- Zhejiang University master’s application guide, 2026
- Zhejiang University doctoral application guide, 2026
- UIBE International Undergraduate Programs
- XJTLU undergraduate admissions
- Moroccan Ministry, E-equivalence portal
- Ministry of Education, national institution register, June 2025
- Tsinghua University international undergraduate admissions
- Peking University undergraduate programmes
- Fudan University international undergraduate admissions
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University international admissions
- Ministry of Education, international student work-study measures
- Zhejiang Chinese Language and Culture programme
- Zhejiang international student work-study annotation procedure
- Student-life sources [26]–[41]: university housing, insurance and local guidance