All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Nanjing University
Nanjing, China
"A C9 university in China's ancient capital"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#103 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Nanjing University
Nanjing University (NJU) traces its history to 1902 and took its current name in 1950. It is one of China's oldest and most respected universities and a member of the C9 League, Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. NJU is strong across the sciences, humanities and social sciences, especially physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences and Chinese literature. It offers 74 bachelor's and 186 master's programmes, and its two main campuses are at Gulou and Xianlin in Nanjing.
Rankings & Recognition
#103
Ranked #103 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#90 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
C9 League
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Nanjing University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
72.1#
Employer Reputation
61.2#
Faculty / Student
37.2#
Citations / Faculty
99.0#
Intl. Faculty
82.9#
Intl. Students
15.9#
Intl. Research Network
69.5#
Employment Outcomes
39.7#
Sustainability
59.5#
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Key Facts
1902
Founded
37,788
Total Students
3,304
International Students
3,613
Faculty
34%
International Staff
74 UG, 186 Master
Programmes
Popular Programs
Physics
Chemistry
Astronomy
Chinese Literature
Business (MBA)
Earth Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Online (istudy.nju.edu.cn)
Registration Fee
CNY 400
Intakes
September
Master's Deadline
1 March - 20 May
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
New HSK (Arts / Business)
|
Level 5 |
|
New HSK (Science)
|
Level 4 |
|
English-taught programmes
|
No HSK required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 400
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
40%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 3,613
International Staff — 34%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
NJU's historic Gulou campus is at 22 Hankou Road in central Nanjing, and the larger Xianlin campus is in the eastern suburbs. Together they cover about 240 hectares.
Campus Details
2
Nanjing campuses
3613
faculty
3304
international students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 25 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): 0 to 7 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms: International student housing
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
37,788
International Students
3,304
Undergraduate
43%
Postgraduate
57%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (Sci / Eng)
CNY 24,000 / year
Tuition - Master's (Sci / Eng)
CNY 28,000 / year
Tuition - PhD (Sci / Eng)
CNY 35,000 / year
Tuition - Master's (Humanities)
CNY 25,000 / year
Tuition - Medicine (Bachelor)
CNY 42,000 / year
MBA (whole programme)
CNY 185,000
Insurance
CNY 400 / semester
Intakes & Deadlines
NJU admits international students in September. Master's applications run from 1 March to 20 May; admission notices and JW202 forms go out from mid-May to June.
Scholarships at Nanjing University
2 scholarships available
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; New HSK 4-5 / IELTS or TOEFL
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; New HSK 4-5 (none for English-taught)
English Proficiency
New HSK (Arts / Business)
New HSK (Science)
English-taught programmes
No HSK requiredRequired Documents
Online application form
Degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Two recommendation letters
HSK certificate
Passport copy
Physical examination (scholarship)
Application Process
1
Apply online
Complete the application on istudy.nju.edu.cn.
2
Send documents
Mail supporting documents to the Institute for International Students.
3
Admission notice
Admission notices and JW202 forms are sent from mid-May to June.
4
Apply for visa
Apply for an X visa at the Chinese embassy.
5
Register
Register at the Institute with your documents.
Campus & Location
NJU's historic Gulou campus is at 22 Hankou Road in central Nanjing, and the larger Xianlin campus is in the eastern suburbs. Together they cover about 240 hectares.
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