Higher Education Law of the PRC (1998) · Yalla China
قانون التعليم العالي (1998) / Higher Education Law of the PRC (1998)
Enacted: 1998-08-29 ✅ Effective: 1999-01-01
📝 Overview
Regulates the establishment and management of universities and colleges in China, defining student rights and conditions for admitting foreign students.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Higher Education Law (1998) provides: (1) Higher education institutions: universities, colleges, vocational institutes subject to Ministry of Education licensing; (2) Foreign students: foreigners permitted to enroll in Chinese universities under student visa (X); (3) Foreign university degrees: some Chinese universities offer partnerships with foreign universities for dual degrees; (4) Fee levels: different for Chinese and foreign students; (5) Student rights: right to appeal academic and disciplinary decisions.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you wish to study at a Chinese university, verify its accreditation from the Ministry of Education. Foreign students usually need an X visa and student residence permit.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026