China Admissions

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Tsinghua University logo with Chinese characters and text in English and Chinese, featuring a circular emblem with a star at the center.

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Logo of Fudan University, including the university's name in English and Chinese characters.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University logo with Chinese characters and English name.

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Logo of Zhejiang University with text in Chinese characters and English, featuring a blue circular emblem with a stylized bird and the year 1897.

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Chinese universities offer the most value for money education

WORLD LEADING • GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Top universities such as Tsinghua, Peking and Fudan substantially lower than equivalent universities in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

See our detailed subject-by-subject cost comparison between school fees in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, UK and Australia.

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Deadlines & Timeline

Each university tends to have different deadlines, and most universities have multiple rounds.

Second/ Third Round

February - March

Rolling Admissions

March - June

November - December

First/ Second Round

For detailed timelines for each university and a comparison between China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK, please see University Application Deadlines.

Guides
Foundation Programmes in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong & China: Alternative Pathways to Top Universities
Foundation Programmes in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong & China: Alternative Pathways to Top Universities

Explore foundation programmes, entry requirements, progression into undergraduate and strategic alternatives for students with lower grades.

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How to Prepare for the CSCA for China University Applications 2026
How to Prepare for the CSCA for China University Applications 2026

Learn how international students can prepare for the CSCA for China university applications. This guide explains exam format, subjects, syllabus and preparation strategies for the CSCA.

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Asia’s Most Employable Universities 2026
Asia’s Most Employable Universities 2026

Discover Asia’s most employable universities across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and China. Learn which universities offer the strongest career opportunities, graduate outcomes and employer reputation.

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How To Choose Asia Universities & Courses: A Strategic Guide
How To Choose Asia Universities & Courses: A Strategic Guide

Choose the right universities and courses in Hong Kong, Singapore and China with this admissions guide. Discover how to build application strategy, balance your university list, and maximise admission to top Asia universities.

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Top Universities in Asia for Engineering 2026
Top Universities in Asia for Engineering 2026

Discover top engineering universities in Asia, including NUS, Tsinghua, HKUST and the University of Tokyo. Learn how dual-degree programmes improver career opportunities and graduate outcomes.

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Top Universities in Asia for Law 2026
Top Universities in Asia for Law 2026

Discover top law universities in Asia, including NUS, Tsinghua, HKU and the University of Tokyo. Learn how dual-degree programmes improve career opportunities and graduate outcomes.

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Top Universities in Asia for Business and Economics 2026
Top Universities in Asia for Business and Economics 2026

Discover top business and economics universities in Asia, including NUS, Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, PolyU and the University of Tokyo. Learn how dual-degree programmes improve career opportunities and graduate outcomes.

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Top 20 Universities in Asia 2026: What They Mean For Your Admissions Strategy
Top 20 Universities in Asia 2026: What They Mean For Your Admissions Strategy

Discover the top ranked universities in Asia across Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Japan. Learn how QS and Times Higher Education rankings affect admissions competitiveness, course selection and your Asia application strategy.

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Building a Strong Extracurricular Profile for Asia University Admissions
Building a Strong Extracurricular Profile for Asia University Admissions

Learn how to build a strong extracurricular profile for top universities in Hong Kong, Singapore and China. Discover which activities, competitions, projects and leadership experiences strengthen Asia university applications and improve admissions outcomes.

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  • It's really hard to find entry requirements for Chinese universities online. In my year (2025/26), they added the CSCA last minute. I didn't even know, but my mentor told me i had to take the test to be eligible. I would definitely recommend having a consultant for Chinese applications because the websites are not very clear and the application processes are not well established.

    - Chase (Fudan Economics UIPE)

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