
Nanjing University combines academic tradition with forward-thinking research, all from its home base in Nanjing, 江苏.
Founded in 1902 and home to 2,800+ international students, Nanjing University is known for: Consistently ranked among China's top 5 universities.
Nanjing University maintains 4 academic programs covering disciplines from Arts & Languages to Business & Management to Law. Holding 985 / Double First-Class (C9 League) status places it in an elite tier of Chinese universities with access to substantial research funding. The QS Top 150 ranking confirms its standing on the global academic stage.
International students at Nanjing University enjoy a supportive environment with instruction available in English. Annual tuition fees range from approximately $3,472 to $26,985 USD. Scholarship support — including CSC and university-level awards — is available to qualified applicants. The city of Nanjing offers a rich cultural experience alongside modern urban amenities.
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Nanjing University currently has 4 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Master's (3), Non-degree (1). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsNanjing University is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu · East China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥21,000 to ¥201,600 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is marked, but award type, quota, and window must be confirmed by intake year.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at Nanjing University ranges from ¥25,000 to ¥194,291 RMB ($3,472–$26,985 USD). Living costs in Nanjing typically range from ¥2,000–¥4,000/month for accommodation and ¥1,500–¥3,000/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
Nanjing University supports international students through multiple scholarship channels:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Full coverage including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, and insurance.
- University Scholarships: Partial or full tuition waivers based on academic merit.
- Provincial Government Scholarships: Available in 江苏 for eligible students.
- HanQiao Scholarship Matching: Our platform helps identify scholarships you qualify for and guides your application.
High school diploma with strong academic record (top 20% recommended), transcripts, language certificate (HSK 5+ for Chinese-taught or IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 85+ for English-taught), passport copy, physical exam report. Competition is high — early application is advised.
Bachelor's degree with strong GPA (3.0/4.0+ preferred), transcripts, two academic recommendation letters, detailed study/research plan, language certificate, passport copy, physical exam report. Research experience or publications strengthen your application.
Master's degree with excellent academic record, transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors in your field, comprehensive research proposal, published papers (strongly preferred), language certificate, passport copy. Prior contact with a potential supervisor is highly recommended.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Scholarship deadlines are typically earlier (January–March for CSC). Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.