English-taught and international programs
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University profile
Jinan University
Jinan University
A Guangzhou university with strong links to overseas Chinese education and programs in business, medicine, journalism, Chinese language, computer science, and international education.
Partially verifiedJinan, Shandong软科中国排名 59
This school is currently a baseline international-student directory record. Program, tuition, website, housing, and requirements should be verified with the university admissions office. Source checked: 2026-06-01.
School information
Founded Year
To verify
Website
https://english.jnu.edu.cn/
International Students
Accepts international students
City
Jinan
Data confidence
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Ranking
Pending
Founded
Pending
Website
Available
Tuition
Pending
Reviews
Pending
Official application guide
Structured from the university's undergraduate application guide to help students compare ranking, cost, language, and application path quickly.
Source
2024 Jinan University admission guide for Chinese-heritage and other international students
Uploaded 2024 admissions guide
Ranking and academic highlights
- Jinan University is included in the uploaded undergraduate admissions materials for international students.
- Guangzhou gives applicants a study base connected to Guangzhou, overseas Chinese education, business, medicine, journalism, and Chinese language.
Cost snapshot
- application
- Application fee varies by annual guide and should be confirmed before submission.
- tuition
- Undergraduate tuition varies by major and language of instruction; confirm from the uploaded guide and current official notice.
- insurance
- International students in China are normally required to purchase approved medical insurance; many universities list about CNY 800/year.
- accommodation
- Dormitory availability and fees vary by campus and room type; confirm before accepting admission.
International graduate admissions file
Jinan University is a comprehensive overseas-Chinese university university in Guangzhou. For international students, its strongest decision points are Chinese language, business, journalism, medicine, international communication, admission competitiveness, scholarship fit and the daily-life cost of Guangzhou.
Admission levels
Chinese language / non-degree studyBachelor's programsMaster's programsDoctoral programsVisiting or exchange study where offered
Counselor note
SilkStudy should verify the latest annual prospectus before advising a student, then compare scholarship coverage, language route, city cost and realistic admission probability.
Common application materials
- Valid passport information page
- Highest diploma or expected graduation certificate
- Full academic transcripts
- Language proficiency proof, such as HSK, IELTS or TOEFL when required
- Physical examination form and no-criminal-record certificate
- Study plan, personal statement, CV and recommendation letters where required
Language and academic requirements
- Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level varying by degree, major and school.
- English-taught programs usually require IELTS, TOEFL or proof of prior English-medium education.
- Graduate applicants often need recommendation letters, study plan or research proposal; elite programs may add interview or department review.
Application timeline
- Most autumn-intake applications open between October and March, with final deadlines often between March and June.
- Scholarship tracks normally close earlier than self-funded applications.
- Admission, JW form, visa, insurance, dormitory and registration steps should be planned backward from September enrollment.
Cost snapshot
- application
- Application fee varies by annual notice, commonly around CNY 400-800.
- tuition
- Tuition varies by degree level, major and language route; confirm from the current annual guide.
- accommodation
- Dormitory availability and room fees vary by campus and room type; confirm before accepting admission.
- insurance
- International students normally need approved medical insurance, often around CNY 800/year.
- livingCost
- Reference living cost: about CNY 2,800-4,800/month; Tianhe is higher, University Town and Panyu are often gentler.
Scholarship routes
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), where the university is an eligible host or pathway
- Guangzhou or provincial/municipal government scholarship where available
- Jinan University university-level scholarships, subject to annual quota and review
Student-life highlights
Guangzhou is open, practical and delicious, with morning tea, Pearl River nights, trade networks and a strong South China university cluster.
It is friendly to students from Southeast Asia, Africa and the wider trade-facing world.
SilkStudy key university admissions guide batch, organized 2026-07-18
Majors and degree programs
Bachelor, Master, PhD, and language-program data will continue to be expanded through the CMS.
BusinessMedicineCommunicationChinese Language
Campus photos and video
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Tuition and living cost
Tuition
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Dormitory
To verify
City living cost
$430-780/month
Living, travel, and careers around campus
Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.
Nearby housing and daily life
Jinan living and campus-neighborhood details are pending editorial verification.
Food and daily rhythm
Daily-life information will be expanded as the school profile is curated from official admissions and student-life sources.
Tourism and weekends
Jinan travel and city context will be added in the next data enrichment pass.
Internships and careers
Internship and career information depends on Jinan industry links, major choice, language ability, and university partnerships.
Transport and safety
Transport and safety details should be checked against the latest university and city guidance.
Why students choose this destination
A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.
Living cost
$430-780/month
Jinan's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.
Travel appeal
Qingdao / Mount Tai
Qingdao, Mount Tai, Confucius culture are useful travel and culture signals for students considering Jinan.
Career access
Business / Medicine
Internship fit depends on Jinan's local industries, the student's major, language ability, and university partnerships.
Youth lifestyle
Qingdao / Mount Tai / Confucius culture
A strong study destination is not only classrooms; it should help students explore the city, meet people, and build real memories of China.
City and destination context
School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.
Jinan
Explore Jinan: tap to see its universities, cost of living, student-life signals, weekend travel context, and application planning notes.
View cityShandong
Shandong works well for students who want medicine, engineering, coastal weekends, and traditional culture.
View provinceScholarship programs
CSC
Chinese Government Scholarship
Competition: Very high
Coverage
Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.
Eligibility
Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.
Renewal
Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.
Best for
Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.
CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.
University
University Scholarship
Competition: Medium
Coverage
Usually a school-level tuition waiver, merit award, or partial scholarship. Some universities offer full or high-value freshman awards.
Eligibility
Academic merit, language readiness, application quality, interview result, and program fit.
Renewal
Usually based on yearly academic performance and conduct. Some awards are only for the first year.
Best for
Most bachelor and self-funded applicants because it is often the most practical route to reduce tuition pressure.
University scholarships are often easier to combine with a lower-cost city strategy, but exact coverage must be verified by program.
Application requirements
Eligibility
Undergraduate applicants should generally be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports, good health, and high school graduation or equivalent qualifications. Age limits, nationality-document rules, guardian documents for minors, medical checks, and no-criminal-record requirements must be confirmed in the current annual guide. For 2026-entry undergraduate applications, applicants should confirm whether CSCA results are required for the selected school and major.
Language
Chinese-taught undergraduate programs usually require an HSK certificate at the level specified by the program. English-taught undergraduate programs usually require IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, prior English-medium education proof, or an interview. Medical, art, architecture, and language-related programs may set additional portfolio, interview, science, or language thresholds.
Application path
Use the uploaded admissions guide as the source note, then open the official admissions page to confirm the current program list, deadline, language requirement, CSCA subjects, tuition, and scholarship route. Prepare passport, high school diploma or pre-graduation certificate, transcripts, language proof, physical examination, no-criminal-record certificate, and financial materials. Submit through the university's official international student application system or the portal linked from the international office. Track document review, interview or entrance assessment, scholarship decision, admission notice, JW form, visa, dormitory, and registration instructions.
Program notes
This profile is based on the uploaded admissions brochure set and should be reconfirmed against the latest official annual notice before advising an applicant. Scholarships may include Chinese Government Scholarship, provincial or municipal scholarships, and university scholarships, but award level and eligibility vary by year. Students should compare language of instruction, city cost, campus location, internship access, scholarship probability, and visa timing before applying.
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