Why Study in China?
China has top-ranked universities, English-taught master's and PhD programmes, clear fees in Chinese yuan (CNY, also called RMB) and a large government scholarship. Here is what that means for a student from India or Pakistan.
Why Study in China?
Top-ranked universities, clear fees and government scholarships
Strong Universities and Programmes
Examples of programmes and fees.
Tsinghua teaches English-taught master's in Advanced Computing and Electronic Information.
Program Highlights:
English-taught master's: CNY 39,000 a year for each programme (2027).
Global MBA programmes at Tsinghua and Peking University (PKU).
Program Highlights:
Tsinghua Global Master of Business Administration (MBA): CNY 198,000 for the whole programme.
MBBS (the medical degree to become a doctor) at Zhejiang University (ZJU).
Program Highlights:
CNY 42,800 a year. Check the rules of the National Medical Commission (NMC) in India or the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) first.
English-taught international master's at Tsinghua.
Program Highlights:
International Master of Public Health: CNY 60,000 for the whole programme.
Academic Excellence Nationwide
Work and Careers
China's rules on work for students and graduates.
While you study
Work-study (a small job the university runs) on campus is allowed. For part-time work or an internship off campus, your university must agree and the exit and entry office adds a note to your residence permit.
After graduation
If you want to stay in China after you graduate, apply for a stay permit (a permit to stay after your course) before your residence permit for study ends.
To work in China
You need a work permit and a residence permit made for workers.
Build your career in China
Foreigners who work in China must have a work permit and a residence permit made for workers. Employers may not hire foreigners without them.
Key Benefits
Graduate Employment
Campus Life in China
Most international students live on campus, in the university's international student dormitory.
The China Campus Experience
Your student card. It pays for meals, laundry and printing, and opens gates, dormitories, labs and gyms.
A healthy canteen lunch usually costs CNY 10 to CNY 20 each time.
Quality of Life & Support
Support Services for International Students
International student office
Helps with registration, the letter that shows you study at the university (for your residence permit, the card that lets you live in China), and housing.
Campus SIM plans
Many universities partner with phone companies to offer student plans.
Booked online through the university. At Tsinghua, whoever books first gets a room.
WeChat, Alipay and UnionPay (a Chinese bank card network) work in shops, restaurants and on transport.
What Stands Out for Students from India and Pakistan
Points that matter when you compare China with other countries.
Highly ranked universities
Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) rank in the world's top 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Government scholarship
The full Chinese Government Scholarship usually covers tuition, a dormitory room or money for housing, a monthly allowance (stipend) and medical insurance.
Clear fees
Universities list their fees for international students. Tsinghua's Chinese-taught master's for 2027 entry cost CNY 28,000 to CNY 33,000 a year.
Pakistan: no visa fee
Pakistani citizens pay no Chinese visa fee, only the visa centre's service fee of PKR 13,200 for regular service.
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