Living cost and expenses in China

China is a popular study-abroad destination for foreign students as it has made significant investments in education over the past few years and has forged alliances with US and UK colleges. Chinese universities provide high-quality instruction and state-of-the-art facilities. Because of this, more than 100 institutions of higher learning are currently listed in the top rankings produced by Times Higher Education and Top Universities. 

What is the living cost for international students in China? We'll discuss typical living costs for international students in China, such as tuition and living expenses, below. We want to offer you a broad sense of the amount of money you'll need to study in the fourth-largest nation on the globe. 

Accommodation costs for international student 

Even though Shanghai and Beijing are two of the most expensive cities in the world to live in, the living cost for international students in these large cities is inexpensive varying different housing options. Places like Tianjin, Jiangsu, or Sichuan have even lower rates. 

Types of accommodation available for international students 

The following types of lodging are most typical and have inexpensive living costs for international students in China: 

• Student housing costs somewhere between $150 and $400 per month. 
• Rent a one-bedroom apartment for $300 to USD 1,000 a month. 
• Spending between 350 and 550 USD a month with a Chinese family. 
• Living with a roommate is the most economical and popular choice for international students, whether it be in an apartment or a dorm. 
• All lodging (mostly dorms and apartments for students) requires a security deposit of US$300–US$460. Your monthly expenses are also increased by about $50 in utility costs. 

Food and beverage expenses 

In addition to being a fantastic location for studying abroad, China is renowned for its delicious food that is both diversified and reasonably priced. 

• Dinner at the university canteen or a small restaurant ought to cost between 1-4 USD. 
• You can get fine dining at 4 to 7 USD ranging from Chinese to international cuisine. 
• You’ll spend from 150 to 200 USD per month on food if you shop at the local supermarkets. Internationally recognized chain supermarkets can be found too. You should try to cook at home if you want to save money. 
• A large bag of fresh fruits and vegetables can be bought from the markets for $2 to $3. 

Most affordable Chinese Universities based on their tuition fees 

Ningbo University: At this University, tuition fees for Undergraduate programs range from 20,000 to 22,000 CNY per year. The four years program's total cost is 80,000-88,000 CNY. For the Master's program, 20,000 to 22,000 CNY per year, and the total for the three years program is 60,000 to 66,000 CNY. 

North Western Polytechnic University: Bachelor's programs tuition at NWPU costs courses taught in Chinese Medium 20,000 CNY per year and the English medium cost 22,000 CNY per year. For the Master's program, NWPU cost 30,000 CNY per year. For a Ph.D. program 38000 CNY per year. Foundation courses cost 25,000 CNY per year for zero-base incentives and 15,000 CNY per year for Concentrated Improving subjects. 

Liaoning University of Technology: Tuition fees for non-degree courses cost 7,000 to 13,000 CNY per year, Bachelor courses CNY 18,000 per year, and Masters programs cost 24,000 CNY per year. 

Beijing Normal University: Tuition for Bachelor's degree cost 24,000 to 27,000 CNY per year, a Master's program costs 25,300 to 60,000 CNY per year and Doctorate degrees cost 32,300 to 98,000 CNY per year. 

Tuition Fee

International programs and studies on Chinese Campuses cost 53,100 to 99, 565 Yuan per year.  Application fees are between 597 to 995 Yuan. Tuition fees of Chinese Universities are comparatively lower than foreign Universities in the UK and USA. The estimated cost per year is 20000 to 60,000 CNY per year. 
Tuition fees in Public Universities range from 15,889 CNY to 63,559 CNY per year. Private Universities charge 190,677 to 254,236 CNY per year. Public Universities are more accredited by the Chinese government than private Universities. Both can meet the large education requirements and are run by complementing each other in China. 

Scholarship 

Scholarships in China for international students are under Chinese Government Scholarship schemes with fellowship scholarships, Chinese language teachers' scholarships, and shanghai government scholarships. Nearly 12.81 percent of international students have obtained Chinese scholarships endorsed by the Government of China. Tsinghua University Scholarships for international students are offered from November to April. It covers full or partial tuition fees, accommodation, living allowances, and medical insurance. Beijing Government Scholarship on the other hand provides a 30 to 100 percent reduction of the tuition amount. 

Withdrawal from Scholarship: 

If the application for a scholarship has an incorrect agency number, then it will not be processed. Also, if they have filled or made changes in the Host University, the field of study, and the duration of the study period or failed the eligibility exams for studies, then such applicants’ scholarships can be terminated from Chinese Universities. 

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