Beijing
Beijing is the political, cultural and educational capital of China and home to the country's highest concentration of top-ranked universities, including Tsinghua, Peking, Beihang and BLCU. The city pairs ancient landmarks — the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall — with the research district of Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'. For international students, Beijing offers unmatched academic prestige, direct access to government ministries and corporate headquarters, and a deep cultural experience, balanced against higher living costs and cold, dry winters.
Why students choose Beijing
Hutong cafés, 798 art district, Forbidden City, vibrant tech startup scene.
Career & jobs: Government, tech (Zhongguancun), media, education, research institutes.
What you need to know about Beijing
$650/mo
Government, tech (Zhongguancun), media, education, research institutes.
Very safe — capital city security
Massive subway network, buses, high-speed rail hub to all China.
Peking duck, jianbing, zhajiangmian, imperial cuisine.
Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square
Universities in Beijing
University of International Relations
North China University of Technology
Beijing Sport University
Capital University of Economics and Business
Beijing Language and Culture University
Minzu University of China
Communication University of China
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Capital Normal University
China University of Mining and Technology Beijing
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Central University of Finance and Economics
China University of Geosciences Beijing
North China Electric Power University
China University of Petroleum Beijing
University of International Business and Economics
Beijing Forestry University
Renmin University of China
Beijing Jiaotong University
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Beihang University
China Agricultural University
Beijing Normal University
Beijing Institute of Technology
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Fund your studies in Beijing
These scholarships apply to students heading to Beijing. Check eligibility and apply early.
Guiyang North District Normal University Presidential Scholarship
Full tuition + accommodation + monthly stipend + medical insurance
Fully FundedUniversityGuiyang North District Normal University Merit Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialUniversityGuiyang North District Normal University Dean Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialUniversityGuiyang North District University of Technology International Student Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialStudent visa for Beijing
- X1 visa — long-term (degree programs, valid for the full study period)
- X2 visa — short-term (language and exchange programs up to 180 days)
- JW202 form from your university + admission notice required
- Convert to a residence permit within 30 days of arrival at the local Beijing Entry-Exit Bureau
How to apply in Beijing
- 1. Choose a university and program in Beijing
- 2. Prepare documents (passport, transcripts, recommendation letters, study plan)
- 3. Submit the application and pay any application fee
- 4. Receive admission notice and JW202 form
- 5. Apply for your student visa at the Chinese embassy
- 6. Travel to Beijing and register at your university
Applications for September intake usually close in June; spring intake closes in December.: Applications for September intake usually close in June; spring intake closes in December.
Most universities require a high school diploma (Bachelor), a relevant Bachelor (Master), language proficiency (HSK or IELTS), and a valid passport: Most universities require a high school diploma (Bachelor), a relevant Bachelor (Master), language proficiency (HSK or IELTS), and a valid passport.
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