
Zhengzhou University combines academic tradition with forward-thinking research, all from its home base in Zhengzhou, 河南.
Offering 507 programs in fields such as Arts & Design, Arts & Languages, Business & Management, Zhengzhou University equips students with both knowledge and real-world skills. Its Double First-Class standing places it among the most competitive universities in China. Generous scholarship programs further support international enrollment.
The international student experience at Zhengzhou University is enriched by Chinese/English instruction, campus events bridging cultures, and a dedicated support network. Tuition ranges from ¥18,000 to ¥50,000/year. Multiple scholarship avenues — CSC, university merit awards, and Confucius Institute grants — help fund your studies. Zhengzhou itself serves as an extended classroom, offering real-world exposure to Chinese business and culture.
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Zhengzhou University currently has 507 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Master's (366), Bachelor's (84), PhD (56). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsZhengzhou University is located in Zhengzhou, Henan · Central China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥18,000 to ¥50,000 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 Zhengzhou University ranges from ¥18,000 to ¥50,000 RMB ($2,500–$6,944 USD). Living costs in Zhengzhou typically range from ¥1,500–¥3,000/month for accommodation and ¥1,200–¥2,500/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
Zhengzhou 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 河南 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.