5 of the Best Universities to Study in CHINA

A lot of students are put off by the high costs of studying in universities outside their home country, but CHINA’s universities provide world-class education at affordable prices. Here’s a list of 5 of the best universities to study in CHINA

1) Tsinghua University

Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is one of the most prestigious universities in China. Its alumni includes four Chinese presidents and many high-level politicians. 

Famous students include Nobel laureates Chen Ning Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee, as well as Mao Zedong's second son Anying. With a total student population of over 40,000 and over 6,000 full-time faculty members, it is no surprise that Tsinghua has been ranked among the best universities in Asia by QS World University Rankings for six consecutive years.

2) Peking University

Peking University is one of the eight oldest and most prestigious schools in China. It was founded by Yan Fu, a famous reformist, educator, translator and author. The school's motto is Self-discipline and Social Commitment. Peking University is a comprehensive research university with an emphasis on engineering and sciences. 

Peking University has been consistently ranked as one of Asia's top universities from all perspectives such as teaching, research and international outlook. The school has produced many notable alumni including Zhou Enlai, Mao Zedong, Lu Xun, Guo Moruo, Chen Duxiu and Nobel laureates Tsung-dao Lee and Yang Zhenning.

3) Fudan University

Fudan University (or Fudan) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. It is a member of C9 League, an alliance formed by nine leading Chinese universities, which are all top national comprehensive research institutions. 

Fudan is also a member of the global Universitas 21 network that promotes excellence in higher education across twenty-one countries. In addition, it's currently ranked as one of the best institutions in China for undergraduate studies and research according to both QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

4) Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious universities. With a history spanning over 100 years, it is also one of the country's largest and most comprehensive universities, boasting a total student population exceeding 30,000. 

Situated in Jinhua City on China's east coast, Zhejiang University can be traced back to 1897 when it was founded as part of an educational reform movement by Mr. Zhang Jian. The university underwent significant expansion during the late Qing dynasty, when local residents donated money for construction projects on campus. Today Zhejiang University comprises 12 colleges with 87 undergraduate programs and 117 graduate programs administered by 22 schools and departments.

5) Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University is ranked as one of the best universities in China and it offers a wide range of departments, such as science, humanities, law, economics and management. Zhejiang University has produced a number of Nobel laureates.

Zhejiang University was founded in 1897 with an American-based curriculum. The university quickly became known for its excellence in teaching engineering and natural sciences during the early 20th century. In 1928 it became one of China's first group universities. 

The university has been listed among China's most prestigious institutions for decades and is considered to be one of the best schools not only for undergraduate education but also graduate degrees. It's also highly ranked by QS World Rankings, which puts it at #206 worldwide.