Study in China
5 universities · 16 verified programmes
For international students, China's leading universities now run English-taught policy and governance master's aimed squarely at global applicants — Tsinghua (including Schwarzman Scholars), Peking, Fudan and Zhejiang — concentrated in public policy, global governance and international development.
What it costs to live there
CNY 55,000/yr
Peking University estimated cost of living for international students (accommodation + board + misc) · Beijing
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
Universities we have verified here (5)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsinghua University | Beijing | #17 | 6 |
| Peking University | Beijing | #14 | 4 |
| Fudan University | Shanghai | #30 | 3 |
| Zhejiang University | Hangzhou | #49 | 2 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Shanghai | #47 | 1 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Screen every scholarship against your profileFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in China as a student?
The official reference figure is about CNY 55,000/yr (Peking University estimated cost of living for international students (accommodation + board + misc)) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in China?
We have verified 5 universities in China against their official pages — 16 master's programmes in total.
What is China strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, China's strongest fields here are: Public Policy, Global Governance, International Development, Development Economics, Environmental Policy.
Are there scholarships to study in China?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include China: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Schwarzman Scholars, Yenching Academy Scholarship.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.