Planning3 min read
Study in China from Africa: a 12-month plan to your September intake
A month-by-month plan for African students applying to Chinese universities and scholarships: tests, documents, scholarship deadlines, visa and arrival.
Study in China guides
The GradGate blog
Practical guides to scholarships, costs, documents, visas and life as an international student in China.
Visas3 min read
China student visa: X1 vs X2, documents and the residence permit
Which student visa you need, the JW201/JW202 form, how to apply, and the 30-day residence permit rule for X1 visa holders.
Medicine3 min read
Studying MBBS in China: what international students should check first
How English-taught MBBS works in China, the approved university list, licensing in your home country, HSK during clinical years, costs and scholarships.
Language3 min read
HSK explained: which Chinese level do you need to study in China?
HSK levels, typical requirements for bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes, English-taught alternatives, score validity and how to prepare.
Applications3 min read
Documents you need to apply to a Chinese university (complete checklist)
The documents Chinese universities ask for, from passport and transcripts to the physical examination form, and how to prepare each one so it is accepted.
Scholarships3 min read
Full vs partial scholarships in China: what each one actually covers
Government, provincial and university scholarships in China compared: what a full award includes, what partial awards leave you to pay, and how renewal works.
Costs3 min read
How much does it cost to study in China? Tuition, housing and living costs
Typical tuition by degree, dormitory prices, monthly living costs by city and the one-time fees international students forget to budget for.
Scholarships4 min read
How to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): a step-by-step guide
Type A or Type B, documents, deadlines, age limits and what the CSC scholarship covers. A practical guide for international students applying for the 2027 intake.