Nanjing University
南京大学
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Nanjing, Jiangsu. Founded 1902.
Strong in the natural sciences and humanities.
Intl acceptance
Intl tuition / year
HSK requirement
Most Chinese universities publish no acceptance rate, admission is by gaokao score cut-off (domestic) or materials review (international). See selectivity below for how it actually works for each pool.
Strengths
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Astronomy
- Computer Science
- Chinese Literature
Admission & selectivity
International applicants
~20–35% (est.)Nanjing University does not publish an international acceptance rate. International undergraduate admission is materials-based: applicants submit a passport, high-school diploma and transcripts, language certificates, and supporting documents.
Because all undergraduate majors are taught in Chinese, applicants must submit an HSK certificate with at least HSK Level 5 (180+); the English major additionally requires IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 70+.
From the 2026/2027 academic year, applicants must also take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) and submit the test report.
Domestic (mainland) students
Top ~0.3–0.5% provincial (est.)Domestic undergraduate admission is gaokao-based; no acceptance rate is published. As a top C9 League university, NJU sits among the most selective in China, typically requiring a provincial ranking near the top fraction of a percent of gaokao test-takers, with exact score/ranking cut-offs varying by province, major and year.
Language of instruction
All undergraduate majors are taught in Chinese and require strong Chinese proficiency (HSK Level 5 with 180+). English-taught offerings exist mainly at the graduate level.
No full English-taught undergraduate degree is offered; the English-language major itself requires IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 70+ but is a language-study program, not an English-medium degree across disciplines.
RequirementsInternational undergraduate
These figures are for international undergraduateadmission. Master’s and PhD requirements, funding and deadlines differ, see the official site (graduate programs are often more English-taught and better funded).
- HSK level
- HSK Level 5, score 180 or above (for Chinese-taught undergraduate programs); HSK 6 score 180+ for Chinese Language junior-year transfer
- Minimum GPA
- To be verified
- Tuition / year
- $3,540 / year (¥24,000)
- Application window
- March to May (online application period for autumn intake)
Some requirement details above are still being verified, check the official site.
Colleges & schools31
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of History
- School of Philosophy
- School of Journalism and Communication
- School of Law
- School of Business
- School of Foreign Studies
- School of Government
- School of International Studies
- School of Information Management
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- School of Mathematics
- School of Physics
- School of Astronomy and Space Sciences
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- School of Computer Science
- Software Institute
- School of Artificial Intelligence
- School of Electronic Science and Engineering
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- School of Environment
- School of Earth Sciences and Engineering
- School of Geographic and Oceanographic Sciences
- School of Atmospheric Sciences
- School of Life Sciences
- Medical School
- School of Management and Engineering
- School of Architecture and Urban Planning
- School of Marxism
- School of Arts
- Kuang Yaming Honors School
How admission works
International undergraduates apply online via istudy.nju.edu.cn and must submit CSCA test scores (mandatory from 2026/2027). All undergraduate programs are Chinese-taught; admission is by materials review plus written exam and interview.
Frequently asked
How do I apply?
Most Chinese universities take applications through their own international admissions portal. Open the official website below to see the current steps, required documents and deadlines, then start your file with us and we will guide you through it.
What does it cost?
Tuition, housing and living costs vary by program and city. Where we have a figure confirmed from the official site, it is shown above, otherwise it is marked to verify. Always confirm the current amount on the official site before you budget.
Is it a reach for me?
Admission depends on your grades, your Chinese or English level and the specific program. We can look at your profile together and suggest a realistic list, this university included, rather than guessing.