Shenzhen
Shenzhen is China's Silicon Valley and the technology capital of the Greater Bay Area, home to SUSTech and a major campus of HIT. The city hosts Huawei, Tencent, DJI, BYD and hundreds of startups, giving students unmatched technology-internship access. Shenzhen is young, modern, immigrant-friendly and English-tolerant, with a warm climate. Living costs are moderate to high, but career opportunities in technology, hardware and entrepreneurship are the strongest in China.
Why students choose Shenzhen
Tech startup hub, young population, HIT and PKU Shenzhen campuses, Greater Bay Area.
Career & jobs: Tech, hardware, finance, startups — China's Silicon Valley.
What you need to know about Shenzhen
$480/mo
Tech, hardware, finance, startups — China's Silicon Valley.
Very safe; modern and efficient.
Extensive metro, high-speed rail, Bao'an Airport, Hong Kong border.
Cantonese with global cuisines, tech-cafe culture.
Ping An Finance Centre, Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village, Lianhuashan Park
Universities in Shenzhen
Fund your studies in Shenzhen
These scholarships apply to students heading to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen
- 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 Shenzhen Entry-Exit Bureau
How to apply in Shenzhen
- 1. Choose a university and program in Shenzhen
- 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 Shenzhen 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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Universities and agencies in Shenzhen can partner with StudyInChina to recruit international students.