As well know, the environment for a language learner is very important. Without question, the study cost is a vital factor for many students studying abroad. For example, the one-year Chinese tuition fee at Beijing Language and Culture University is 23,200RMB, and the cost of Short -a term Regular Chinese Program at Beijing Language and Culture University is 11,600. The tuition fee at Donghua University to study Chinese is 9,200 RMB, and the summer program at Xiamen University is 9,000RMB, etc. Therefore, the cost of learning Chinese is affordable for students, but the fee standard is different in different universities. So, today we discuss the cost to study the Chinese language in China.

Winter Camp

1.       Harbin Institute of Technology: RMB 2800

2.       Mandarin House: RMB 8490

3.       Northeast Forestry University: RMB 500

Long-term(Semester) Chinese Courses

If you are a beginner and want to learn Chinese to get along in daily life in China, one or two semesters are surely enough to help you reach that goal. You may not be able to study a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program in the Chinese language at this beginner level, but don’t worry: our database exclusively focuses on English-taught programs.

1.       Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications: RMB 16400

2.       Fudan University: RMB 10500-21000

3.       Beijing Film Academy: RMB 46000-52000

4.       Dongguan University of Technology: RMB 7000

5.       Wuhan Sports University: RMB 20000

6.       Chifeng University: RMB 6000-12000

7.       Yinchuan University of Energy: RMB 5000-10000

Short-term (<3 Months) Chinese Courses

You can take short-term Chinese language programs which can range from 4 to 6 weeks, one month, one semester, or 6 months. There are also long-term Chinese programs which usually last for one year or two years. Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in the Chinese language are also offered in many Chinese universities.

1. South China University of Technology: RMB 2560-4400

2. Beijing Language and Culture University: RMB 4000

3. Zhejiang University: RMB 3200

4. Fudan University: RMB 5600-15180

5. Donghua University: RMB 2800-5600

6. Shanghai International Studies University: RMB 3700-5500

7. Zhejiang University of Technology: RMB 5000

8. Shenzhen University: RMB 3000

9. Zhejiang University of Science and Technology: RMB 3600-6800

10. Ocean University of China: RMB 3300-5700

11. Shanghai University: RMB 4800

12. Shanghai Jiao Tong University: RMB 3000-9000

13. East China Normal University: RMB 2500

14. Southeast University: RMB 1600

15. Tongji University: RMB 2500

16. Jilin University: RMB 4000

17. Huazhong University of Science and Technology: RMB 4500

18. Shandong University: RMB 6000

19. Shanghai Ocean University: RMB 2400

20. Harbin Normal University: RMB 1500-2700

21. Guangdong University of Technology: RMB 2300-6000

22. Peking University: RMB 8000-12000

23. Dongbei University of Finance and Economics: RMB 2400-10000

24. Beijing Institute of Economics and Management: RMB 1200

25. Nanchang University: RMB 1000-3000

26. East China University of Science and technology: RMB 2200-3300

27. Shandong University of Science &Technology: RMB 2800

28. Guangdong University of Foreign Studies: RMB 2600

29. Northwestern Polytechnical University: RMB 4800-16200

30. Beijing University of Chemical Technology: RMB 6000

31. Shaanxi Normal University: RMB 2400-7000

32. Xi'an International Studies University: RMB 1800-4200

33. Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: RMB 10000-11000

34. Liaoning Normal University: RMB 1500-4800

35. Beijing Foreign Studies University-International Business School: RMB 3600

36. Zhejiang University of Finance &Economics: RMB 2000

37. Harbin Institute of Technology: RMB 2800-4000

38. Tianjin University of Technology: RMB 2050

39. Communication University of China: RMB 3000-6000

40. Shandong University of Technology: RMB 660-6600

41. Guizhou University: RMB 5000

42. Shanxi University: RMB 2000-5000

43. Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: RMB 2000

44. Nanjing Xiaozhuang University: RMB 600

45. Shanghai University of Engineering Science: RMB 3704

46. Shuoba!: RMB 1600-4500

47. Mandarin House: RMB 1890-2590

48. Northeast Petroleum University: RMB 3500

49.  Henan University: RMB 2400

50. Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce: RMB 2200-6600

51. Northwest University: RMB 2500-4500

52. Northwest A&F University: RMB 2000

53. Tianjin University of Science & Technology: RMB 400

54. Leshan Normal University: RMB 2000

55. Shanxi Normal University: RMB 550

56. LTL Mandarin School: RMB 1530

57. Chifeng University: RMB 2000

58. Henan University of Economics and Law: RMB 1400-2000

59. Hainan Tropical Ocean University: RMB 2100-4200

The cost of studying the Chinese language in China varies by the different universities, therefore it is important to be aware of the fees of the programs offered by different universities. In addition, Short-term courses time range from one week to three months. So short-term tuition for Chinese language courses ranges from RMB 2500 to 15180.

Business Chinese Program

1. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics: RMB 9000-18000

2. University of International Business and Economics: RMB 9900-19000

3. East China Normal University: RMB 15000-30000

4. Zhejiang University of Technology: RMB 7000-14000

5. Fudan University: RMB 12500-25000

6. Beijing Language and Culture University: RMB 13000

7. Shanghai Normal University: RMB 9000

8. Guangdong Lingnan Institute of Technology: RMB 34000

9. Liaoning Normal University: RMB 3200-15000

10. Xi'an International Studies University: RMB 2600

11. Shuoba!: RMB 3600-16200

12. Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology: RMB 7000-28000

HSK Training Program

Tianjin International Chinese College: RMB 1999-5999

Mandarin House: RMB 209-30065

Xi'an International Studies University: RMB 1750-5000

Shanxi University: RMB 15000-30000

Zhejiang Gongshang University: RMB 8500-17000

Shuoba!: RMB 2400

Shenyang City University: RMB 6000-12000

In general, the cost of learning Chinese is quite affordable for international students. The fee of the Chinese Language program which session is above one semester or one year is RMB 5000-52000 in China universities. Comparatively speaking, the fee for a short time Chinese Program in China Universities is RMB 2500 to 15180, and business Chinese program is about RMB 7000 to 25000.HSK training program is RMB 2500 to 30000.

Scholarship for Study Chinese Language in China

With more and more international students studying in China, the Chinese government offers numerous scholarships for international students. China is one of the most generous countries in providing scholarships to foreign students and there are currently over 50,000 international students in China with scholarships (Study in China for Free: 3 Ways to Get Full Scholarship in China).

CSC Scholarship

CSC which stands for China Scholarship Council is a non-profit institution that offers Chinese Government Scholarship under the Chinese Ministry of Education (List of 279 China Universities Admitting Chinese Government Scholarship Students: Apply for Scholarship in China). It not only provides funds for Chinese to study abroad but also for international students to study in China.

You can apply on the official CSC website. And you can take a look at the application guidance and agency number list of Chinese universities if you want to apply for China Government Scholarships.

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

This program sets up a cooperative scholarship in partnership with education departments, universities, social organizations, and businesses in and outside China, and funds overseas in-service Chinese language teachers and young students who are aspired to Chinese language teaching or relevant jobs studying in China for a short term or an academic degree.

CUCAS Fu Scholarship Website
Through CUCAS if you want to apply for university or other scholarships. CUCAS is an experienced team in this industry. And it provides a scholarship application service to guide you through all the application procedures such as choosing a university and program, application documents review, study plan guidance, etc. Check Chinese language program scholarships available on CUCAS>>

If you want to know more about China university's tuition fees, you can go to CUCAS and search the Chinese program on the search box on the homepage, then you will find which universities offer Chinese programs for international students. And detailed information on the Chinese program in each university will be found.

Studying the Chinese language in China is hot and looks good on your resume, above all, it also offers a unique opportunity for your career. International students can always decide to stay there and continue their studies or develop successful careers. If you’re considering China as your next study destination, we encourage you to go ahead and follow your dream.