Which are the most popular cities to study in China?

China is a huge country but surely some city names come to your mind, like Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou. These are tier 1 cities, considered political, economic and trade, and innovation centers. These are also the most popular destinations for international students as their higher grade of development provides lifestyle amenities and services that makes adaptation quite easier. Big concentration of universities, expat communities, job opportunities are all among the factors that make tier 1 cities so attractive to foreign students.

Nevertheless, in the past few years there has been a shift of attention to smaller Chinese cities like Chengdu, Hangzhou and Tianjin for example. Students looking for an authentic experience, immerse themselves into the local culture and way of life, and really learn the language, tend to stay from the distractions of big metropolis and big clusters of foreigners. 

Wherever you decide to go, a research of your destination should come handy.

Here’s a list of some popular destinations for you to consider:

Changsha

Chengdu

Chongqing

Dalian

Fuzhou

Hangzhou

Harbin

Kunming

Nanjing

Ningbo

Qingdao

Shenyang

Shenzhen

Suzhou

Tianjin

Wenzhou

Wuhan

Wuxi

Xiamen

Xi’an