Your Complete Guide to Studying in China
Data-driven tools and in-depth guides for international students — from application to graduation and beyond.
Free Interactive Tools
Plan every step of your China journey with these free calculators, planners, and checklists.
Scholarship Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions about your nationality, degree level, and academic record. Find out which Chinese scholarships you qualify for.
Open Tool →CSC Application Timeline
Track every step of your CSC scholarship application — 18 steps, 3 scholarship types, deadline reminders.
Open Tool →Document Download Center
Application forms, checklists, templates, and study materials — all free, all in one place. Download what you need.
Open Tool →Packing List Planner
60+ essential items across 9 categories. Smart filters by season, region, and degree type. PDF export.
Open Tool →Visa Type Finder
Answer a few questions and find out exactly which Chinese visa you need — X1, X2, F, or S. Covers 37+ nationalities.
Open Tool →Cost Calculator
Pick your city, degree, and lifestyle. Get a real monthly and annual budget in your own currency.
Open Tool →HSK 3.0 Study Planner
Choose your level, target, and test date. Get a personalized study plan with daily word targets and milestones.
Open Tool →Stay in China Path Planner
Find your best path to stay in China legally after graduation — K visa, work permit, startup visa, and more.
Open Tool →China Study Glossary
Confused by 985, 211, Double First-Class, HSK, or CSC? Look up 200+ terms every international student needs to know.
Open Tool →Latest Guides
In-depth, data-driven articles to help you make smart decisions about studying in China.
Job Search in China for Foreigners: Sites
Looking for jobs in China as a foreigner? The platforms that actually work in 2026, the permit to handle first, and the scams to avoid.
Read More →MBBS in China: English Programs, Cost, Recognition
Study medicine in China in English for a fraction of US tuition, but recognition isn't automatic. What the MOE list, WDOMS, ECFMG and HSK really mean.
Read More →The Chinese placement test, and how to avoid the wrong class
Why the placement test puts HSK 4 speakers in beginner classes, why the jump between levels feels like a wall, and what to ask before you accept it.
Read More →Study in China vs Malaysia: Which Is Better?
China or Malaysia for Asian students? Compare cost, English-taught programs, rankings, recognition, and the Chinese environment that shapes the choice.
Read More →Your first 48 hours in China: an hour-by-hour survival guide for international students
Your plane touches down in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. The seatbelt sign turns off. Two hundred…
Read More →12 hidden costs of studying in China that nobody warns you about
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