China Universities And Colleges
Overview
Overview of Higher Education in China
China is home to about 2000 higher education institutions which range from broad-based public universities to small specialized colleges. The number and quality of schools varies widely between regions in the country, thus creating uneven access to higher education. The Ministry of Education has recently undertaken significant reforms to the education system including changes to higher education to increase the quality and fairness of the system.
China has seen an extremely fast rate of growth in the numbers of students attending higher education with the most significant increases being in the number of doctoral students. The number of higher education students quadrupled between 2002 and 2008. Unfortunately, the number of qualified faculty is not keeping pace with demand.
Since there are many more students that want to attend a university or college than there are spaces, admissions are extremely competitive, especially for public universities. National higher education entrance examinations, which take place over three days, are the basis for admission to universities and colleges.
Tuition varies by institution with higher tuition charged by prestigious schools in urban areas. These tuition costs are still fairly low relative to many other countries. Scholarships and other financial aid are available based on academic abilities.
Types of Schools and Degrees
There are over 100 universities that are referred to as National Key Universities which are the most highly-regarded universities and are typically known for a specific area of study. These schools receive additional government funding directed primarily towards research and post-graduate programs.
As of 2004, there were approximately 1300 private institutions whose enrollment accounted for about six percent of higher education enrollment. These institutions range from small, specialized colleges to large universities enrolling tens of thousands of students. They are perceived as providing lower-quality education compared with public institutions.
Degrees are similar to most western degrees and include four-year bachelor’s, two and three year master’s and doctoral degree programs that can take from four to six years. There are also vocational programs that can be completed in two to three years.
International Students
The number of international students attending higher education institutions in China was less than one percent in 2007 but has been rising steadily. The highest numbers of students come from Korea, followed by the US. One-fourth of Chinese institutions accept international students and the larger universities have departments of international relations that help foreign students navigate the often confusing options and applications process.
The most popular programs for international students are those in medicine, engineering, business, culture and language. Many Chinese universities now offer degree programs taught in English to attract international students. There are also a number of universities that specialize in teaching Chinese culture and language to foreign students. Exchange programs with schools in various countries exist as well.
Admission requirements for full-degree programs vary by institution and may include taking a Chinese entrance examination, a Chinese language exam or completing an interview. Short programs in the Chinese language and culture typically have fewer requirements. Tuition for international students is very reasonable compared with tuition fees at many western institutions.
About China
The People’s Republic of China is the world’s most populous country with over 1.3 billion people. It has been the world’s fastest growing economy since 1978 when market-based reforms were started. China is now the third largest economy and the largest exporter in the world. The standard of living in China has improved immensely with less than 10 percent of the population living below the poverty line compared with 64 percent in 1978.
China is governed by the Communist Party of China which controls aspects of society that are usually left to market forces in many other countries. Although some continuing limitations on freedom exist, China has become a much more open and free society since reform began in 1978. The country has become a popular destination for tourists and business people. It now ranks fourth for inbound tourism and is expected to become the highest ranked tourist destination by 2020.
Anhui Universities
Anhui Normal University — Anhui Normal University
Anhui University — Anhui University, Hefei
Beijing Universities
BeiHang University — BeiHang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Beijing Broadcasting University — BBU – Beijing Broadcasting University (Communication University of China), Beijing
Beijing Education and Research Network — Beijing Education and Research Network, Beijing
Beijing Foreign Studies University — Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing
Beijing Forestry University — Beijing Forestry University, Beijing
Beijing Language and Culture University — Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing
Beijing Medical University — Beijing Medical University
Beijing Normal University — Beijing Normal University
Beijing Sport University — Beijing Sport University, Beijing
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine — Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology
Beijing University of Post and Telecommunication — Beijing University of Post and Telecommunication
Beijing University of Technology — Beijing University of Technology, Beijing
Capital Normal University — Capital Normal University, Beijing
Capital University of Medical Science — Capital University of Medical Science, Beijing
China Agricultural University — China Agricultural University
China Agriculture University-East — China Agriculture University-East, Beijing
China Central Radio and TV University — China Central Radio and TV University, Beijing
China University of Geoscience — China University of Geoscience, Beijing
China University of Political Science and Law — China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing
North Jiaotong University — North Jiaotong University
Peking University — Peking University, Beijing
Renmin University of China — Renmin University of China
The Beijing New Asia University — The Beijing New Asia University, Beijing
Tsinghua University — Tsinghua University
University of International Business & Economics — UIBE – University of International Business & Economics, Beijing
University of International Relations — University of International Relations, Beijing
Fujian Universities And Colleges
Fujian Agricultural University — Fujian Agricultural University
Fujian Medical University — Fujian Medical University
Fujian Teachers University — Fujian Teachers University
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fuzhou University — Fuzhou University
Huaqiao University — Huaqiao University
Jimei University — Jimei University, Xiamen
Xiamen University — Xiamen University
Gansu Universities
Gansu Agricultural University — Gansu Agricultural University
Gansu University of Technology — Gansu University of Technology, Lanzhou
Lanzhou Jiaotong University — Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou
Lanzhou University — Lanzhou University, Lanzhou
Northwest Normal University — Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou
Guangdong Universities
Foshan University — Foshan University
Guangdong University — Guangdong University, Guangzhou
Guangdong University of Foreign Study — Guangdong University of Foreign Study
Guangzhou Normal University — Guangzhou Normal University
Guangzhou University — Guangzhou University, Guangzhou
Huizhou University — Huizhou University
Jinan University — Jinan University
Shantou University — Shantou University, Shantou
Shenzen University — Shenzen University
South China Agricultural University — South China Agricultural University
South China Normal University — South China Normal University
South China University of Technology — South China University of Technology (SCUT)
Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Science — Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Science, Guangzhou
Sunyatsen International Medical University — Sunyatsen International Medical University
The First Military Medical University — The First Military Medical University
Wuyi University — Wuyi University
Zhanjiang Ocean University — Zhanjiang Ocean University, Zhanjiang
Zhaoqing University — Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing
Zhonshan University — Zhonshan Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou
Guangxi Universities
Guangxi Normal University — Guangxi Normal University
Guangxi Teacher’s Education University — Guangxi Teacher’s Education University
Guangxi University — Guangxi University, Nanning
Guangxi University for Nationalities — Guangxi University for Nationalities
Guizhou Universities And Colleges
Guizhou Institute of Technology— Guizhou Institute of Technology
Guizhou University — Guizhou University
Hainan Universities
Hainan Normal University — Hainan Normal University
Hainan University — Hainan University, Haikou
Hebei Universities
Agricultural University of Hebei — one of the oldest Universities of China, one of the five biggest Universities of Hebei
Hebei Normal University — Hebei Normal University
Hebei University — Hebei University
Hebei University of Science and Technology — Hebei University of Science and Technology
Northeast University at Qinhuangdao — Northeast University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao
Shijiazhuang Postal Collage — Shijiazhuang Postal Collage
Yanshan University — Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao
Heilongjiang Universities
Daqing Staff and Workers University — Daqing Staff and Workers University
Harbin Medical University — Harbin Medical University, Harbin
Harbin University — Harbin University of Civil Engineering & Architecture, Harbin
Harbin University of Science and Technology — Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin
Heilongjiang University — Heilongjiang University, Harbin
Northeast Agricultural University — Northeast Agricultural University
Northeast Forestry University — Northeast Forestry University, Harbin (Heilongjiang)
Henan Universities
Henan Agriculture University — Henan Agriculture University
Henan Medical University — Henan Medical University
Henan University — Henan University, Kaifeng
Zheng Zhou University — Zheng Zhou University
Zhengzhou Grain University — Zhengzhou Grain University
Hubei Universities
Central China Normal University — Central China Normal University, Wuhan
China University of Geosciences — China University of Geosciences, Wuhan
Hubei University — Hubei University
Tongji Medical University — Tongji Medical University
Wuhan Transportation University — Wuhan Transportation University
Wuhan University — Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei
ZhongNan University of Finance and Law — ZhongNan University of Finance and Law, Wuhan City
Hunan Universities
Central South Forestry University — Central South Forestry University
Changsha Railway University — Changsha Railway University
Hu Nan Normal University — Hu Nan Normal University, Changsha
Hunan University — Hunan University
Xiang Tan University — Xiang Tan University
Jiangsu Universities
China Pharmaceutical University — China Pharmaceutical University
Hohai University — Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing Agricultural University — Nanjing Agricultural University
Nanjing Forestry University — Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing
Nanjing Medical University — Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing Normal University — Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing University — Nanjing University
Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications — Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing
Nanjing University of Science and Technology — Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Nantong Teachers University — Nantong Teachers University, Nantong
NJUTCM — NJUTCM – Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing
Soochow University — Soochow University, Suzhou
Southeast University — Southeast University, Nanjing
Wuxi University of Light Industry — Wuxi University of Light Industry
Xuzhou Normal University — Xuzhou Normal University
Yangzhou University — Yangzhou University, Yangzhou City
Jiangxi Universities And Colleges
East China JiaoTong University — East China JiaoTong University
Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics — Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Nanchang
Nanchang University — Nanchang University
Jilin Universities
Chang Chun University — Chang Chun University, Jilin
Jilin University — Jilin University, Changchun
Northeast Normal University — Northeast Normal University, Jilin
Yanbian University — Yanbian University
Yanbian University of Science & Technology — Yanbian University of Science & Technology, Yanbian
Liaoning Universities
Anshan Normal University — Anshan Normal University, Liaoning
Bohai University — Bohai University, Jinzhou
China Medical University — China Medical University, He Gang
Dalian Maritime University — Dalian Maritime University, Dalian
Dalian Medical University — Dalian Medical University, Dalian
Dalian University — Dalian University, Dalian
Dalian University of Foreign Languages — Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian
Fushun Petroleum University — Fushun Petroleum University
Liaoning Technical University — Liaoning Technical University, Liaoning
Liaoning University — Liaoning University
Liaoning University of Petroleum and Chemical Tech — Liaoning University of Petroleum and Chemical Technology, Liaoning
Northeastern University — Northeastern University
Shenyang University — Shenyang University
Neimenggu (Inner Mongolia) Universities And Colleges
Inner Mongolia Polytechnic University — Inner Mongolia Polytechnic University
Inner Mongolia University — Inner Mongolia University
Ningxia Universities
Ningxia University — Ningxia University, Yinchuan
Qinghai Universities And Colleges
Qinghai Normal University — Qinghai Normal University, Xining
Qinghai University — Qinghai University, Xining
Shaanxi Universities
Chang’an University — Chang’an University, Xi’an
Fourth Military Medical University — The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an
Northwest University — Northwest University, Xi’an
Shaanxi Normal University — Shaanxi Normal University
Xi An Jiaotong University — Xi An Jiaotong University, Shaanxi
Xi’an Medical University — Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an
Xi’an Shiyou University — Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an
Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology — Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an
Xidian University — Xidian University, Shaanxi
Shandong Universities
Liaocheng Teachers University — Liaocheng Teachers University
Ocean University of China — Ocean University of China, Qingdao
Qingdao University — Qingdao University, Qingdao
Qufu Normal University — Qufu Normal University
Shandong Agricultural University — Shandong Agricultural University, Taian
Shandong University — Shandong University, Jinan
Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine —
SIAE — SIAE – Shandong Institute of Architecture and Engineering, Jinan
University of Jinan — University of Jinan, Jinan City
Yantai University — Yantai University
YTET — YTET – Yantai Education Institute & Yantai Television University
Shanghai Universities
East China Normal University — East China Normal University, Shanghai
Fudan University — Fudan University, Shanghai
Jiao Tong University — Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai
Shanghai Fisheries University — Shanghai Fisheries University, Shanghai
Shanghai International Studies University — Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai
Shanghai Medical University — Shanghai Medical University
Shanghai Normal University — Shanghai Normal University (Shanghai Teachers University)
Shanghai Second Medical University — Shanghai Second Medical University
Shanghai Television University — Shanghai Television University
Shanghai Textile University — Shanghai Textile University
Shanghai University — Shanghai University
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics — Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai
SHUTCM — Shanghai University Of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Shanghai
Tie Dao — Shanghai Tie Dao University
Tongji University — Tongji University, Shanghai
WIU – China — Wisconsin International University in China, Shanghai
Shanxi Universities
Shanxi Teachers University — Shanxi Teachers University, Linfen
Shanxi University — Shanxi University, Taiyuan
Shanxi University of Finance and Economics — Shanxi University of Finance and Economics
Sichuan – Chongqing Universities
Chengdu University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Chengdu University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
Chongqing Jianzhu University — Chongqing Jianzhu University
Chongqing Jiaotong University — Chongqing Jiaotong University, Nan’an
Chongqing Logistics Engineering University — Chongqing Logistics Engineering University
Chongqing University — Chongqing University
Chongqing University of Medical Science — Chongqing University of Medical Science
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications — Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications
Sichuan Agricultural University — Sichuan Agricultural University
Sichuan Union University — Sichuan Union University
Southwest China Normal University — Southwest China Normal University, Chongqing
Southwest Jiaotong University — Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu
Southwest University of Finance & Economics — Southwest University of Finance & Economics
Southwest University of Political Science and Law — Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Sechuan
Southwestern Agricultural University — Southwestern Agricultural University
The Third Military Medical University — The Third Military Medical University
West China Center of Medical Sciences — Sichuan University – West China Center of Medical Sciences
Tianjin Universities
Civil Aviation University of China — Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin
Nankai University — Nankai University
Tianjin Normal University — Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin
Tianjin University — Tianjin University (Pejyang University)
Tianjin University of Technology — Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin
Xinjiang Universities
Xinjiang Institute of Finance and Economy — Xinjiang Institute of Finance and Economy, Urumqi
Xinjiang University — Xinjiang University, Urumqi
Yunnan Universities
Kunmimg University of Science and Technology — Kunmimg University of Science and Technology, Kunmimg
Yunnan Agricultural University — Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming
Yunnan Nationalities University — Yunnan Nationalities University, Kunming
Yunnan Normal University — Yunnan Normal University
Yunnan University — Yunnan University
Zhejiang Universities
Hangzhou University — Hangzhou University
Hangzhou University of Commerce — Hangzhou University of Commerce, Hangzhou
Zhejiang Agricultural University — Zhejiang Agricultural University
Zhejiang Medical University — Zhejiang Medical University
Zhejiang Normal University — Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua
Zhejiang University — Zhejiang University
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