Study in China

From your first questionto your first day in China.

Discover universities, prepare for the CSCA,
and find your way to studying and living in China.

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Preparing for the CSCA?Start practicing→Your journey has not started.

Quick start

Find universitiesSchools and majors, by city and by subjectPrepare for the CSCAWhat the exam is, subjects and syllabusPlan my applicationDocuments, steps and deadlinesLife in ChinaGet ready before you arrive

Your journey

Five stages to studying in China.

A continuous illustration of five students along the journey: exploring a city with a map, preparing on a laptop, applying with documents, arriving with a suitcase, and living on campus
  1. 01DiscoverUniversities, cities & majorsStart exploring
  2. 02PrepareThe CSCA examStart preparing
  3. 03ApplyDocuments & deadlinesOpen the checklist
  4. 04ArriveVisa, travel, first weeksSee the arrival path
  5. 05LiveCampus & daily lifeLife in China

Explore China

Find your place in China.

Featured cityBeijingThe national capital, with universities across a wide range of disciplines.Explore 8 universities
City guideShanghaiA global city with strong options across science, business, medicine and the arts.7 universitiesCity guideTianjinA northern port city connected to Beijing by high-speed rail.4 universities

Why China

  1. 01

    More ways to study

    Broad-based, specialist and research-led universities.

  2. 02

    Cities that connect

    Metro networks and fast intercity travel make exploring easier.

  3. 03

    Life beyond campus

    Build language, cultural confidence and independence.

Already know your subject? Find universities by majorExplore all cities and universities

Prepare for the CSCA

Learn the syllabus. Practice with purpose.

Question bank

Turn the syllabus into practice.

Choose a subject, work through exam-style questions and create a paper from your own rules.

Start practicing

Live in China

Prepare for more than admission.

01

Where you will live

On-campus dorms are the default; off-campus flats usually ask for a 6–12 month lease.

02

Getting around

Metro first, high-speed rail between cities, ride-hailing and bike-share for the last mile.

03

Money & payments

WeChat Pay and Alipay are the everyday default; bind your bank card before you rely on it.

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Ready to begin?

CSCA PREP STATIONMy Study in China Journey

STEP 1 · CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT

What do you know so far?

Start with the answer you feel most certain about. You can change it later.

STEP 2 · SET YOUR TARGET

Build your first target

Nothing is final. A rough target is enough to create your first route.

STEP 3 · MAKE IT YOURS

Choose a journey companion

This is optional — it will never block your study or application tasks.
YOUR ROUTE WILL INCLUDEUniversity discovery · CSCA preparation · Application checklist

PLAN READY

Your first route is ready.

Next: explore universities and confirm the subjects and documents you will need.