Fast Facts

Capital: Beijing
Population: Approximately 1.3 billion
Size: Approximately 9.6 Mio km²
Time Zones: UTC +8
Currency: Renminbi;
Official Language: Mandarin

Information about China

It is a country of superlatives: China has the oldest living culture and, in geographical terms, is the third largest country of the world after Russia and Canada. With 1.3 billion inhabitants, it also has the largest population in the world.

China’s economy is booming like no other and it is, without a doubt, one of the major economic powers of the world today. With new streets, train lines, airports, water and electricity supply as well as energy and telecommunication networks being built, the rapid expansion of China’s infrastructure draws many investors into the country and has opened exciting job opportunities. More and more European companies have also been drawn in by this emerging economical force. This immense appeal also attracts a growing number of international students. Currently, 77,000 young scholars from over 170 countries study in China.

The Chinese academic landscape consists of approximately 3,000 higher education institutions. 1,300 of these are state-owned and 1,200 are privately run universities and colleges as well as many educational institutions.

The state-owned selected universities are of extremely high quality. To compete in the international education market, most Chinese higher education institutions offer their studies in English. English is also the business language of the leading Chinese companies. Knowledge of Mandarin is not essential, but it definitely makes daily life easier.

Those who wish to later compete internationally will have a great opportunity to improve their necessary soft skills while studying in China such as gaining insight into the traditional Chinese understanding of value and rules, basic knowledge of the Chinese language, social competencies and flexibility. Studying in China provides the best prerequisite to become part of the global labor market.

Beginning of Semester

February and September

Expenses per Semester

6,250 – 6,500 EUR including accommodation

Visa

All visa formalities are processed through the university.