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A full scholarship in China: what might you still pay for?

Check what a full scholarship actually covers, when support begins and which costs need a separate budget. Includes official examples and a pre-arrival planning table.

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A Chinese university wants a deposit. What should you check?

Before paying a university deposit in China, check its purpose, tuition credit, refund terms, recipient and deadline. Includes an official example and an enquiry template.

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Computer science and AI in China: choosing a university

Look beyond rankings to compare course content, teaching language, city life and admission requirements.

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Business schools in China: choosing a programme

Compare bachelor's and MBA options, teaching languages, accreditation and costs before making your shortlist.

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Applying to China in 2027: a month-by-month plan

Work backwards from admission to plan your exams, documents, scholarship applications and student visa.

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CSC scholarship deadlines for 2027

Find the dates for your Type A or Type B route and fit them around university deadlines, exams and documents.

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Studying medicine in China: courses, training and recognition

Check the MBBS programme, clinical teaching language and licensing route before deciding where to study.

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English-taught degrees in China: finding a scholarship

Find bachelor's programmes and funding, then check the details with the university. Includes examples from the 2026 intake.

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Documents for China: apostilles and translations

Read your university's requirements, work out which documents need an apostille and arrange the right translations.

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Writing your CSC study plan

Turn your academic background, programme choice and study goals into a clear draft, with a structure and examples.

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CSC Type A and Type B: choosing your application route

Compare where you apply, who reviews your documents and how each route affects your university choices.

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Your first semester in China: settling in

Get started with housing, registration, mobile payments and university life, one practical step at a time.

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Applying to a Chinese university without an agent

See which steps you can handle yourself, what still costs money and when outside help might be useful.

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How to choose a university in China

Build a shortlist around your subject, then compare cities, living costs and options after graduation.

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CSC scholarship 2026: the application process

Understand the funding, application routes and documents. This guide covers the 2026 admission cycle.

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A preparatory year in China: is it right for you?

Explore the language and subject classes, then ask about funding and the path from preparation to a degree.