Changchun
Changchun, capital of Jilin, is northeastern China's automotive and film city, home to Jilin University and the FAW Group. The city offers very affordable living, genuine cold winters with snow, and a quieter pace than the coastal megacities. Changchun is a practical, high-value option for students of medicine, chemistry and automotive engineering who want a large comprehensive university at low cost.
Why students choose Changchun
Very affordable, automotive industry, cold winters, Jilin University hub.
Career & jobs: Automotive (FAW), film industry, agriculture, manufacturing.
What you need to know about Changchun
$320/mo
Automotive (FAW), film industry, agriculture, manufacturing.
Safe; quiet northeastern city.
Metro, high-speed rail, Longjia International Airport.
Northeast stews, dumplings, Korean-influenced cuisine.
Jingyuetan Forest, Puppet Manchurian Palace, Changchun Film Studio, Nanhu Park
Universities in Changchun
Fund your studies in Changchun
These scholarships apply to students heading to Changchun. Check eligibility and apply early.
Guiyang North District University of Technology 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
PartialUniversityGuiyang North District University of Technology Full Scholarship
Full tuition + accommodation + monthly stipend + medical insurance
Fully FundedUniversityGuiyang North District University of Technology Partial Scholarship
Partial to full tuition waiver; some include accommodation
PartialStudent visa for Changchun
- 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 Changchun Entry-Exit Bureau
How to apply in Changchun
- 1. Choose a university and program in Changchun
- 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 Changchun 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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