• This Law is formulated with a view to safeguarding the sovereignty of the  People's Republic of China, maintaining its security and public order and facilitating international exchange.
   
  • A health examination is required for students holding an X Visa for those studying in China for more than 6 months.
           
  • Students studying in China for less than 6 months require an F visa while students studying in China for more than 6 months require an X visa, as well as a physical examination.
     
  • The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is the national standardized test designed and developed by the HSK Center to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers.
           
  • Applicants can directly contact relevant universities or ask for materials according to the directory listed in this part in order to choose a suitable university and major.
 
  • The expense for self-financed international students in Beijing is relatively low compared to that of other countries. The total expense, including tuition, room and board ranges from US$4,000 to US$15, 000 a year depending on your area of study and your lifestyle.
 
  • The Beijing Municipal Government has established a scholarship fund for foreign students and scholars in Beijing, the first of its kind to be offered by a city government in China.