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Everything you need to study in China

Clear, accurate guides on applications, scholarships, exams and choosing the right university — written from the same researched data behind our tools.

Applications
4 min read

Study in China 101: a simple starter guide

New to the idea of studying in China? The whole picture in five minutes — why students go, what it costs, and the basic steps.

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Applications
10 min read

How to apply to a Chinese university as an international student (2026)

A step-by-step walkthrough: choosing schools, the CSCA and HSK, documents, deadlines and scholarships.

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Scholarships
9 min read

The complete guide to Chinese university scholarships (CSC & more)

What the CSC, Confucius Institute, provincial and university scholarships cover — and how to apply for them.

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Exams
11 min read

What is the CSCA exam? The complete 2026 guide (subjects, scoring, dates)

The China Scholastic Competency Assessment is the new entrance exam for international undergraduates. Everything you need: format, subjects, scoring, test dates, how universities use it, and how to prepare.

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Choosing a school
5 min read

China's university tiers explained: C9, 985, 211 & Double First-Class

What the C9 League, Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class actually mean — and why they matter more than global rankings in China.

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Money
6 min read

Cost of living in China: a realistic student budget by city

How much do you actually need per month? Rent, food, transport and fun — and how big cities compare to smaller ones.

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Exams
5 min read

HSK levels explained (including the new HSK 3.0)

What each HSK level means, the level most Chinese-taught degrees ask for, and how the new HSK 3.0 nine-band system changes things.

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Applications
5 min read

Chinese language programs: BLCU, semesters & summer courses

Not ready for a full degree yet? Non-degree Chinese language programs — from a summer to a full year — are the easiest way into China.

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Student life
6 min read

What's it actually like to be an international student in China?

Dorms, canteen food, WeChat and Alipay, making friends, and the little things nobody tells you before you arrive.

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