Usually taught in Chinese, which makes them a realistic goal after one year of language study rather than from zero. A good route for students who want deep language immersion.
Humanities and social sciences in China are usually taught in Chinese, which makes them a realistic goal after a year of language study rather than from zero. Chinese language and literature, history, education, journalism and psychology are the common routes, and they suit students who want deep immersion rather than a quick credential. This is the field where the language year pays off most directly. A student who arrives committed to learning Chinese can study subjects here that simply are not available in the same form elsewhere — Sinology, regional history, China-focused communication.
Duration, teaching language, annual tuition band and the language certificate each track asks for.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Language | Tuition / yr (CNY) | Language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language & Literature | Bachelor | 4 years | Chinese | 16,000–26,000 / yr | HSK 4 |
| History | Bachelor / Master | 4 / 3 years | Chinese | 16,000–26,000 / yr | HSK 5 |
| Education | Bachelor / Master | 4 / 2 years | Chinese or English | 18,000–30,000 / yr | HSK 4–5 |
| Journalism & Communication | Master | 2 years | Chinese or English | 20,000–34,000 / yr | HSK 5 for Chinese track |
| Psychology | Bachelor / Master | 4 / 2 years | Chinese or English | 18,000–32,000 / yr | HSK 4–5 |
Each card opens the full profile with tuition, Chinese requirement and scholarship status.
Xiamen · est. 1960 · National overseas-Chinese university · not 985/211
Founded for the Chinese diaspora, with the highest proportion of overseas students in the country.
Tuition: CNY 15,000–28,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Beijing · est. 1962 · Double First-Class (language)
The specialist Chinese-language university: the largest intake of language students in the country.
Tuition: CNY 16,000–26,000 / yr
Chinese: Placement test on arrival · HSK 4 for degree entry
CSC host: yes — Type B
Jinan · est. 1901 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Clinical medicine and materials science across several campuses; mid-range tuition for a 985 university.
Tuition: CNY 18,000–30,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Guangzhou · est. 1906 · Project 211 · Double First-Class
Historically the university for overseas Chinese students; a well-established English-taught MBBS track.
Tuition: CNY 18,000–30,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Changsha · est. 976 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Descended from the Yuelu Academy of 976; strong in civil engineering, architecture and chemistry.
Tuition: CNY 18,000–30,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Xiamen · est. 1921 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Economics, accounting, chemistry and oceanography on a coastal campus with lower living costs.
Tuition: CNY 20,000–30,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Tianjin · est. 1919 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Chemistry, mathematics and economics with a compact, academically focused campus.
Tuition: CNY 20,000–32,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Shanghai · est. 1951 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Education, psychology, geography and a well-regarded Chinese language centre for foreigners.
Tuition: CNY 20,000–32,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Chengdu · est. 1896 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Western China's largest comprehensive university, with a very large affiliated hospital system.
Tuition: CNY 20,000–32,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Beijing · est. 1902 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Education, psychology and Chinese-language teaching; a common first stop for future teachers.
Tuition: CNY 22,000–34,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Nanjing · est. 1902 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Research-led university known for physics, chemistry, astronomy, environment and Chinese literature.
Tuition: CNY 22,000–35,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Wuhan · est. 1893 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Best known for geomatics and surveying, plus law, hydrology and a famously scenic campus.
Tuition: CNY 22,000–35,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Guangzhou · est. 1924 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Guangzhou's flagship, with affiliated hospitals that make it a strong clinical medicine option.
Tuition: CNY 24,000–38,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Beijing · est. 1898 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Broadest humanities and pure-science offering in the country, plus a top-ranked medical centre.
Tuition: CNY 26,000–40,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 5 for most Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Shanghai · est. 1905 · Project 985 · 211 · Double First-Class
Strong in clinical medicine, economics, journalism and international relations; large international cohort.
Tuition: CNY 26,000–42,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 5 for Chinese-taught
CSC host: yes — Type B
Jinan · est. 1950 · Shandong provincial key · not 985/211
A teacher-training university with a long language-teaching tradition and a large Chinese programme.
Tuition: CNY 22,000–27,000 / yr
Chinese: None for English-taught · HSK 4–5 for Chinese-taught
Common next steps for graduates of this field in China and at home.
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