
Southeast University occupies a distinguished position in China's higher education landscape, leveraging its strategic location in Nanjing to foster industry connections and global partnerships.
Founded in 1902 and home to 2,000+ international students, Southeast University is known for: Architecture powerhouse — one of the 'Big Four' architecture schools.
The academic landscape at Southeast University encompasses Arts & Design, Arts & Languages, Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, with 68 programs designed to meet both local and global workforce demands. The university's 985 / Double First-Class designation brings with it heightened resources and national prestige. Multiple scholarship tracks help international students fund their studies.
Southeast University actively recruits international talent, offering Chinese and English-medium programs with annual fees between $3,194 and $8,333 USD. Financial aid through CSC, provincial, and institutional scholarships can substantially offset costs. Nanjing's growing international community ensures newcomers find both professional networks and social connections.
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Southeast University currently has 68 listed programs. The largest degree groups include PhD (46), Master's (19), Non-degree (2). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsSoutheast University is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu · East China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥23,000 to ¥210,000 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 Southeast University ranges from ¥23,000 to ¥60,000 RMB ($3,194–$8,333 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.
Southeast 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.