All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Jinan University
Guangzhou, China
"China's top university for overseas and international students"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#483 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Jinan University
Jinan University (JNU) was founded in 1906 and is based in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It is a public research university and part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. JNU has the largest number of overseas and international students of any Chinese university, with students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and more than 80 countries. It offers 100+ bachelor's programmes in 38 schools, including medicine, economics, journalism and engineering, and has campuses in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai.
Rankings & Recognition
#483
Ranked #483 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 19 subjects in the global top 1% of ESI.
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 211
Double First-Class
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Jinan University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1906
Founded
48,393
Total Students
2,012
International Students
38
Schools
108
Bachelor Programmes
Popular Programs
Clinical Medicine
International Economics and Trade
Accounting
Journalism
Pharmacy
Computer Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online (zsb.jnu.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 500
Intakes
September
UG Deadline
31 May 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS (English-taught)
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5.5 |
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TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
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80 |
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SAT
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1030 |
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HSK (Chinese-taught)
|
Level 5 (180+) |
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CSCA (Bachelor's)
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Required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 500
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
11%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Senior Professors — 855
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
JNU's main campus is at Shipai on Huangpu Avenue West in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It also has campuses in Shenzhen and Zhuhai in the Greater Bay Area.
Campus Details
5
campuses
38
schools
108
bachelor programmes
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 26 to 33 C
Coldest (Jan): 11 to 19 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dorms: CNY 975-6000 per year
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
48,393
Overseas / HK-Macao-Taiwan
16,110
International Students
2,012
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Humanities / Business
CNY 19,000-28,000 / year
Tuition - Science / Engineering
CNY 22,000-30,000 / year
Tuition - Medicine / Pharmacy
CNY 25,000-40,000 / year
International College (English)
CNY 28,000-40,000 / year
Accommodation
CNY 975-6,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
JNU admits international students in September. For 2026, review windows ran 15 Jan-28 Feb and 1 Apr-31 May; the joint entrance exam was on 30-31 May.
Scholarships at Jinan University
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Up to CNY 10,000 in year 1
Guangdong Government Scholarship
All Levels
Silk Road Chinese Government Scholarship
Full tuition + housing + stipend
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + CSCA; HSK 5 (180+) / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; HSK or IELTS / TOEFL
English Proficiency
IELTS (English-taught)
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
SAT
HSK (Chinese-taught)
Level 5 (180+)CSCA (Bachelor's)
RequiredRequired Documents
Application form
Passport copy
CSCA score report
High-school diploma and transcripts
Language certificate
Personal statement
Recommendation letter
Medical exam (medical programmes)
Non-criminal record
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on zsb.jnu.edu.cn.
2
Apply online
Register on zsb.jnu.edu.cn and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 500 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
JNU's main campus is at Shipai on Huangpu Avenue West in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It also has campuses in Shenzhen and Zhuhai in the Greater Bay Area.
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