📖 About the university

Nanjing University is a public research university in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, with roots reaching back to 1902, and it is one of China's oldest and most prestigious comprehensive institutions. It is a member of the C9 League and is included in Project 985, Project 211, and the Double First-Class initiative. The university has a distinguished reputation in the natural sciences and humanities alike, and it is particularly renowned for physics, astronomy and space science, chemistry, and the geosciences, as well as for its strong programs in the humanities and foreign studies. Its long scholarly tradition and productive research output make it a mainstay of Chinese higher education.

Nanjing, a historic former capital rich in culture and heritage, gives the university an intellectually vibrant setting, and its campuses combine classic and modern facilities for teaching and research. Nanjing University maintains broad international collaborations and hosts a sizeable international student community. International applicants can study the Chinese language and prepare for the HSK, and the university offers a range of degree programs, including some taught in English at the graduate level. It is well suited to academically strong students with interests in the fundamental sciences, the humanities, or interdisciplinary research within a comprehensive university.

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🌆 About Nanjing

Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province and one of China's great ancient capitals, having served as the seat of several dynasties. With a metropolitan population of around nine million, it is a green, tree-lined city on the Yangtze River rich in historical significance. The climate is humid subtropical, giving hot, humid summers and cold, damp winters. Its landmarks include the grand Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on Purple Mountain, the lively Confucius Temple district, the massive Ming-era city wall, and tranquil Xuanwu Lake. Local cuisine is refined, famed for Nanjing salted duck and duck blood vermicelli soup. An extensive metro system, Lukou International Airport, and high-speed rail place Shanghai barely more than an hour away. For an international student, Nanjing combines deep history, leading universities, comfortable living costs, and an atmosphere that is cultured yet less frantic than the largest megacities.

💰 Fees & costs

💡 General estimates for international students in China; they vary by major and university, and the official figure is always on the university website.

🛂 Visa requirements by nationality

These are the general steps for the China student visa (X1/X2); details vary by the Chinese embassy in your country.