Painted interpretation of Jinan University’s white arched Shipai entrance, gold university name and subtropical greenery
Jinan University official seal

JNUGuangzhou, China

International undergraduate study

Jinan University

暨南大学

A global community in the Greater Bay Area

  • Founded 1906
  • Project 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 16 October 2026
QS ranking#=483
LocationGuangdong · 3 cities
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4–6 years
Tuition guideRMB 19k–40k
Application status2026 closed

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1906. A public university with an overseas Chinese tradition, an international community and campuses across the Greater Bay Area.

Explore JNU’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in 1906, Jinan University has a long-standing mission to educate overseas Chinese communities and international students. It is a public Project 211 and Double First-Class university, headquartered in Guangzhou.

Academic strengths

Business, journalism, pharmacy, computing and medicine feature in the international undergraduate catalogue. The International School offers eight English-taught options, while Chinese-taught study spans a much wider range of subjects.

Your campus matters

Mainland programmes are based at Shipai, Panyu or Guangyuan East in Guangzhou, Zhuhai, or Shenzhen. Your subject determines the campus; tuition and accommodation charges vary. The Japan campus has separate arrangements.

  • Business meets applied science

    Explore business, computing and health subjects through Jinan’s International School, within a comprehensive research university.

  • A worldwide community

    Jinan’s overseas Chinese tradition and international student community connect you with classmates from many countries and backgrounds.

  • Three cities to explore

    Choose a programme in metropolitan Guangzhou, coastal Zhuhai or Shenzhen, with a different Greater Bay Area setting at each campus.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180+ For Chinese-taught application-review entry Scores, alternatives & exam details

For Chinese-taught application-review entry. Scholarship language thresholds differ: Silk Road HSK 4 · 180+; Chinese teacher training HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+.

Accepted alternatives

  • Malaysian UEC holders with 12 years of Chinese-medium primary and secondary education may be exempt from HSK

No general Chinese-medium-school waiver is published. Malaysian STPM applicants still need HSK 5 · 180+. Submit language scores valid within two years.

English language IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 For non-native English applicants to the International School Scores, alternatives & exam details

For International School applicants whose first language is not English. IELTS components must each be at least 5.0.

Accepted alternatives

  • SAT 1030+
  • Native English speaker

No general English-medium-school waiver is published. English and Business English majors outside the International School remain Chinese-taught; CSCA is separate from language evidence.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by JNU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for Chinese-taught humanities, business and arts; STEM Chinese for science, engineering and medicine. English-taught degrees, Chinese Language, and Chinese Language and Literature omit this paper.

By programme
Mathematics

Required for every undergraduate option, including English-taught programmes and Chinese language degrees.

Required
Physics

Required for the engineering, information, mathematics and physics options specified in the catalogue, including English-taught Computer Science and Technology.

By programme
Chemistry

Required for medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, food, chemistry and materials options listed in the Chinese catalogue, including English-taught Pharmacy, Food Nutrition and Health, and Clinical Medicine.

By programme

No general minimum CSCA score is published. Silk Road prioritises Chinese and Mathematics scores of at least 50; lower scores require funded foundation study, normally up to one year, before undergraduate progression.

Chemistry and Materials follow the Chinese catalogue’s Chemistry requirement; its English translation prints Physics. Use the Chinese programme-by-programme table for the paper combination. CSCA registration ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Apply through document review, the joint entrance exam or a qualification-specific route.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your route

Choose your major, teaching language, campus and funding channel. Use the international catalogue; the Japan campus and non-degree foundation options have separate arrangements.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

Application review / scholarships

Introduce yourself, your education and your study plan in China. Silk Road requires at least 200 Chinese characters or 200 English words.

Recommendation letters

Route-specific

For a self-initiated review application, arrange two teachers’ recommendations; the general checklist lists one recommendation from an approved school or community source. Malaysian applicants need two sealed letters, from the principal and a teacher.

Portfolio or awards

Arts / sport applicants

Prepare relevant work or award certificates for Physical Education, Broadcasting and Hosting Arts, Calligraphy, Animation, Drama, Film and Television Literature, Directing or Recording Arts. These choices normally need first-choice selection; Malaysian applicants also register for the specified practical assessments.

All other required documents

  • Application form & passport

    Complete the portal form. Include your passport and, if already in China, the valid visa and recent entry/exit records.

  • Nationality & residence evidence

    Where applicable, submit nationality or household-registration cancellation records, proof of foreign nationality, parents’ overseas permanent residence and four years of entry/exit records.

  • Diploma & all-year transcripts

    Provide graduation or expected-graduation proof, all school-year results and any SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP or IB results you hold. Final diplomas were due by 15 August 2026.

  • CSCA score report

    Submit the papers required for your programme. The joint entrance exam and English SAT alternative do not replace CSCA.

  • Language certificates

    Application-review applicants submit valid HSK or English evidence. Certificates must be within two years; the Malaysian UEC exemption has specific schooling conditions.

  • Police clearance

    Normally issued within six months before application. The Malaysian guide permits current school leavers to use their school’s good-conduct certificate.

  • Medical examination

    Medical/pharmacy applicants need a report from the previous six months. Silk Road requires the complete Foreign Physical Examination Form for all applicants; medical programmes may reassign students with colour-vision deficiencies.

  • Scholarship forms & supporting records

    CSC and teacher-scholarship applicants also complete the funding system and award checklist. Silk Road requires document authentication/apostille as applicable, certified Chinese translations and emailed scans to zsb@hwy.jnu.edu.cn.

Use Chinese or English documents, with originals and notarised translations for other languages. Keep all original records for verification; scholarship authentication and translation rules can be stricter.

Jinan application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

91 options
Browse all 91 options

JNU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
International Economics and TradeInternational School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
AccountingInternational School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
FinanceInternational School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
PharmacyInternational School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
Computer Science and TechnologyInternational School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
International Journalism and CommunicationInternational School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
Food Nutrition and HealthInternational School · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
Clinical MedicineInternational School · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouEnglish
EconomicsSchool of Economics · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
FinanceSchool of Economics · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
International Economics and TradeSchool of Economics · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Public FinanceSchool of Economics · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
TaxationSchool of Economics · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Economic StatisticsSchool of Economics · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Business AdministrationSchool of Management · Panyu Campus, Guangzhou; International Business School · Zhuhai CampusChinese
AccountingSchool of Management · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Marketing (Digital & Intelligent Marketing Innovation Program)School of Management · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Emergency ManagementSchool of Public Administration and Emergency Management · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Administrative ManagementSchool of Public Administration and Emergency Management · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
EnglishCollege of Foreign Studies · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Business EnglishCollege of Foreign Studies · Panyu Campus, Guangzhou; Shenzhen Tourism College · Shenzhen CampusChinese
JapaneseCollege of Foreign Studies · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
FrenchCollege of Foreign Studies · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
SpanishCollege of Foreign Studies · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
JournalismSchool of Journalism and Communication · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Advertising StudiesSchool of Journalism and Communication · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Radio and Television (Audiovisual Communication Innovation)School of Journalism and Communication · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Broadcasting and Hosting ArtsSchool of Journalism and Communication · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Internet and New MediaSchool of Journalism and Communication · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Chinese Language and Literature (Teacher Education)College of Liberal Arts · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
History (Teacher Education)College of Liberal Arts · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
LawLaw School / Intellectual Property School · Panyu Campus, Guangzhou; School of Humanities · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Intellectual PropertyLaw School / Intellectual Property School · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
International PoliticsSchool of International Studies · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
International Affairs and International Relations (Area Studies Innovation)School of International Studies · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Environmental Science and Engineering (Intelligent Environment Program)College of Environment and Climate · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Applied PhysicsCollege of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringCollege of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Engineering Mechanics (Chien Wei-zang Innovative Talent Program)School of Mechanics and Construction Engineering · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Civil Engineering (Urban Regeneration Innovation Program)School of Mechanics and Construction Engineering · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Civil Engineering (Smart Operation and Maintenance Innovation Program)School of Mechanics and Construction Engineering · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Applied ChemistryCollege of Chemistry and Materials Science · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
ChemistryCollege of Chemistry and Materials Science · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringCollege of Chemistry and Materials Science · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Software EngineeringCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Information and Computing ScienceCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Information Management and Information SystemsCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Electronic Science and TechnologyCollege of Information Science and Technology · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Cyberspace SecurityCollege of Cyber Security · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Cryptography Science and Technology (Turing Innovation)College of Cyber Security · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Life Science and Technology · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
EcologyCollege of Life Science and Technology · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
BiotechnologyCollege of Life Science and Technology · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Biological SciencesCollege of Life Science and Technology · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Food Science and EngineeringCollege of Life Science and Technology · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Clinical MedicineHealth Science Center · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Preventive MedicineSchool of Basic Medical Sciences and Public Health · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
StomatologySchool of Stomatology · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Traditional Chinese MedicineSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
NursingSchool of Nursing · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
PharmacyCollege of Pharmacy · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Chinese Materia MedicaCollege of Pharmacy · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
BiopharmaceuticalsCollege of Pharmacy · Panyu Campus, GuangzhouChinese
CalligraphySchool of Art · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
AnimationSchool of Art · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Drama, Film and Television LiteratureSchool of Art · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Drama, Film and Television DirectingSchool of Art · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Recording ArtsSchool of Art · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Physical EducationSchool of Physical Education · Shipai Campus, GuangzhouChinese
International BusinessInternational Business School · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Financial EngineeringInternational Business School · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureSchool of Humanities · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Cultural Industry ManagementSchool of Humanities · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Packaging Engineering (Green & Intelligent Manufacturing Excellence Program)College of Packaging Engineering · Zhuhai CampusChinese
AutomationInternational Energy College · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationInternational Energy College · Zhuhai CampusChinese
New Energy Science and EngineeringInternational Energy College · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Internet of Things EngineeringSchool of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Industrial EngineeringSchool of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering · Zhuhai CampusChinese
TranslationSchool of Translation Studies · Zhuhai CampusChinese
Tourism ManagementShenzhen Tourism College · Shenzhen CampusChinese
Hotel ManagementShenzhen Tourism College · Shenzhen CampusChinese
Chinese Language EducationCollege of Chinese Language and Culture · Guangyuan East Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Chinese Language Education (Innovative Subject-Based Teaching Program)College of Chinese Language and Culture · Guangyuan East Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Chinese Language Education (Specialized Early Childhood Education Program)College of Chinese Language and Culture · Guangyuan East Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesCollege of Chinese Language and Culture · Guangyuan East Campus, GuangzhouChinese
Chinese LanguageCollege of Chinese Language and Culture · Guangyuan East Campus, GuangzhouChinese

How you choose your majorChoose your major’s teaching language and campus. Most degrees take four years; Preventive Medicine, Stomatology and Traditional Chinese Medicine take five, and Clinical Medicine takes six. Chinese Language Education requires the dedicated overseas Chinese education scholarship application. The separate 2+2 business pathway starts in Guangzhou before Zhuhai or Shenzhen. Foreign-language majors outside the International School are Chinese-taught. Japan-campus and non-degree foundation study have separate arrangements.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB46,800

Tuition

RMB / year19,000Published annual tuition

Accommodation

RMB / year6,000Published dormitory maximum

Food

RMB / year15,000University food-cost guide

Transport

RMB / year1,800Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

The Chinese science/languages band includes engineering, sport and the Chinese Language and Culture college. English science includes Pharmacy, Food Nutrition and Health, and computing; Accounting includes the CPA Canada course.

Accommodation

Campus dormitory allowance using the highest published mainland campus tariff.

Official range RMB 975–6,000/year; room allocation varies

Food

Meals and occasional eating out.

RMB 1,250 × 12; within Jinan’s RMB 1,000–1,500/month guide

Transport

Public transport and occasional taxis.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 150 × 12

Other costs

Insurance, utilities, books, phone and routine personal spending.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate; the insurance premium is set in the arrival notice

A 12-month self-funded planning budget using 2026 published mainland tuition and dormitory tariffs. Living allowances are estimates; a private rental can cost more. Excludes the RMB 500 application fee, flights, visa costs and deposits. Foundation study and Japan-campus fees are separate.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National award

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull or partial funding
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Type A: coverage follows your country’s award
  • Silk Road Type B: tuition, accommodation, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance

Silk Road funds four undergraduate years, with normally up to one funded foundation year if needed. Changing major forfeits that award; application and visa fees are separate.

Application
Type A: apply through your Chinese embassy/consulate, naming Jinan; the 2026 guide gives November 2025–April 2026, subject to country deadlines. Silk Road: CSC Type B, agency 10559, plus Jinan’s portal and emailed scans; 17 May 2026 deadline, closed.
CSCA
Required. Silk Road specifies Humanities Chinese and Mathematics, prioritising scores ≥50; lower scores require foundation study before degree entry.
Selection
Silk Road: age 18–25, excellent school results, HSK 4 · 180+ and nationality from one of ten eligible countries. Only Business Administration, International Business and Tourism Management qualify, on the 2+2 campus model. Jinan nominates; CSC makes the final decision. Other Chinese government scholarships cannot be held simultaneously.
Official scholarship details
Provincial award

Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship

FundingRMB 10,000 · first year
Competition*Moderate–high

Coverage

  • RMB 10,000 towards the first academic year

A partial award; continuing annual funding is not promised in the admission guide.

Application
Apply directly to Jinan University. No 2027 application dates are published.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate admission; no additional provincial-award score is published.
Selection
For outstanding international students. The undergraduate guide does not publish a quota or numerical selection threshold.
Official scholarship details
Overseas Chinese Affairs Office

Chinese Language Education Undergraduate Scholarship

FundingCoverage set by award
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Supports undergraduate Chinese Language Education
  • Funding amount and full package are not specified in the 2026 general guide

Recipients commit to at least four years of Chinese-language education work in their home country after graduation.

Application
Apply through a Chinese embassy/consulate or its commissioned school or institution. Sign the required agreement with your local Chinese community or school.
CSCA
The 2026 international degree application requires CSCA; no separate award-specific score is published.
Selection
Chinese Language Education applicants must use this dedicated scholarship channel. This is a career-linked award for Chinese-language educators. The general guide does not publish a country list, quota or current award deadline.
Official scholarship details
Centre for Language Education and Cooperation

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

FundingFull funding · teaching degree
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition and accommodation
  • Living allowance · RMB 2,500/month
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

A four-year undergraduate award, subject to annual review. Jinan’s 2026 guide lists the programme; the national 2026 rules set the funding package.

Application
Apply through chinese.cn and Jinan’s undergraduate portal with a recommending institution. The national September 2026 deadline was 15 May, now closed; Jinan has not published a 2027 call.
CSCA
Required for Jinan degree entry: Humanities Chinese and Mathematics for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. No additional award-specific CSCA score is published.
Selection
High-school graduates intending to teach Chinese: HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+ under the 2026 national rules. Jinan’s school guide specifies age 18–25; an agreement for future teaching work receives priority under the national award.
Official scholarship details

The 2026 intake is closed. Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; published acceptance rates are unavailable. Award eligibility and funding are separate from admission.

Silk Road countries & campuses

Silk Road’s 2026 eligible nationalities are Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Italy and Ecuador. The business and tourism degrees are Chinese-taught; all start with two years at Guangyuan East in Guangzhou, then move to Zhuhai or Shenzhen for years 3–4.

Official Silk Road guide ↗

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Guangdong base.

On campus

Campus student apartments

Shared campus living with published annual tariffs.

RMB 975–6,000/yearLocations & practical details
Locations
Shipai: RMB 975–4,000; Panyu: RMB 1,440; Guangyuan East: RMB 6,000; Zhuhai: RMB 1,700; Shenzhen: RMB 2,600 per academic year.
Best for
Students wanting a campus routine. Rooms provide a bed, desk, chair, storage, air conditioning, bathroom and network connection; an exclusive private room is not offered.
Plan for
Your programme determines the campus. Confirm allocation and charges on the arrival notice; a specific room type is not guaranteed in the general guide. The budget uses the highest published campus tariff.
Off campus

Private accommodation

Independent housing near your teaching campus.

Arrange your own rentalLocations & practical details
Locations
Choose housing for Shipai, Panyu, Guangyuan East, Zhuhai or Shenzhen according to your offer. These locations are not interchangeable for a daily commute.
Best for
Students seeking more independence or a private room. Compare the commute, tenancy terms and total monthly cost before signing.
Plan for
Jinan publishes no general private-rental tariff. Allow for rent, deposit, utilities and furnishings; the calculator’s campus allowance does not cover a typical private studio.

Have a housing backup. Confirm your campus before arranging housing. The Silk Road 2+2 pathway changes city after the second year; scholarship accommodation follows the award terms.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by Ming Lake and leafy paths at Jinan University’s Shipai campus
A quiet afternoon by Ming Lake
Painted interpretation inspired by Guangzhou’s Pearl River promenade, Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town skyline
Beyond the campus gates

Guangzhou after class

Guangzhou mixes Cantonese food and older neighbourhoods with the Pearl River’s modern skyline. Warm, humid weather makes shaded paths and evening walks appealing; your campus address determines how close you are to the city centre.

Campus rhythm

At Shipai, leafy paths and Ming Lake give a quieter counterpoint to Guangzhou’s city centre. Student societies, sport and campus dining shape the week; Panyu, Guangyuan East, Zhuhai and Shenzhen have their own routines.

Around your neighbourhood

Shipai is in Tianhe, while Panyu and Guangyuan East place you in different parts of Guangzhou. Everyday meals and errands are easiest near your own campus; Zhuhai and Shenzhen programmes have separate city surroundings.

Weekends in Guangdong

Guangzhou offers Pearl River walks, Cantonese food and older Lingnan neighbourhoods. Zhuhai has a coastal setting and Shenzhen has parks and waterfronts; plan inter-city visits for a free day.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 16 October 2026. The latest international undergraduate guide is for 2026 and its application windows are closed. The published 2027 Macau notices cover a different applicant group; 2027 foreign-student dates are not confirmed. QS uses the 2027 overall ranking.

The Chinese catalogue controls the Chemistry/Materials CSCA combination where the English translation prints Physics. Route-specific recommendation and language rules are retained. Academic targets, scholarship competition and living allowances are planning guidance, not admission or funding guarantees.