Painted illustration inspired by Nanjing University’s Gulou campus entrance
Nanjing University official seal

NJUNanjing, China

International undergraduate study

Nanjing University

南京大学

A C9 research university in historic Nanjing

  • Founded 1902
  • C9 League
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
Verified official NJU sourcesUpdated 2 October 2026
QS ranking#=90
LocationNanjing
Teaching languageChinese
Degree length4 years
Tuition guideRMB 21k–24k
Application statusOpens March 2027

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

A research-intensive C9 university in a historic student city. Explore a broad Chinese-taught undergraduate catalogue, from humanities and business to science and engineering.

Explore NJU’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in 1902, Nanjing University is a comprehensive public research university and a member of the C9 League. Its Gulou campus provides a historic central-city setting, while Xianlin offers a larger campus in Nanjing’s university district.

Academic strengths

NJU combines science and computing with humanities, social sciences, business and environmental studies. Its international undergraduate catalogue gives students a broad choice of subjects, all taught in Chinese.

  • A research-focused education

    Build strong foundations across sciences, humanities and applied disciplines at a C9 university.

  • Two campus settings

    Choose a university with historic Gulou and spacious Xianlin settings; your school determines your base.

  • A historic student city

    Explore Nanjing’s museums, leafy neighbourhoods and convenient public transport.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180+ Most degrees; Chinese Language has a lower threshold Scores, alternatives & exam details

At least 180 overall and 60 in each component. First-year Chinese Language applicants need HSK 4 at the same overall and component scores.

Accepted alternatives

  • UEC certificate from a Malaysian independent Chinese high school, as specified in NJU’s current Chinese-language guide

The English overview describes a broader Chinese-medium-school exemption. This page follows the more recent, detailed Chinese guide; ask NJU before relying on a different exemption.

English language No general requirement IELTS or TOEFL is required for the English major only Scores, alternatives & exam details

English major applicants need IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 70. The English major is still listed as Chinese-taught; it is not an English-taught admission route.

Accepted alternatives

Not applicable

No alternative to IELTS or TOEFL is specified for the English major. No general English-test threshold is published for other listed subjects.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by NJU

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: Business School, humanities, languages and social sciences. STEM Chinese: other subjects, including Applied Psychology and Management & Engineering.

Required*
Mathematics

All undergraduate applicants, including Chinese Language.

Required
Physics

Computing, electronics, mathematics, architecture/planning, Material Physics and Optical Information; also geology, chemistry and life sciences.

By programme
Chemistry

Environmental subjects, Material Chemistry, geology, chemistry and life sciences.

By programme

Chinese Language may waive Humanities Chinese with HSK 4 at 180+; Mathematics remains required. Geology, chemistry and life sciences need both science papers. Financial Engineering’s Chinese stream follows its school.

Take all required papers in Chinese. Official exam details

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

One undergraduate application route. Scholarship applications have separate funding rules.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your subjects

List two majors in preference order and check both sets of requirements. Accept reassignment only if willing to study an alternative; NJU’s default destination is the Institute for International Students.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement / study plan

All applicants

Include a personal introduction, your educational experience and reasons for applying. Explain your preparation for the subject and why you want to study it at NJU.

1–2 recommendation letters

Written by high-school teachers

NJU explicitly requests one or two letters in Chinese or English. Choose teachers who know your academic work and can give specific examples of your ability and motivation.

Academic & test evidence

All applicants

Prepare your complete three-year transcript, diploma or expected-graduation certificate, language evidence and CSCA scores. Add relevant national or international examination results where available.

All other required documents

  • Passport identification page

    Applicants already in mainland China also need the relevant visa or residence-permit pages. Check the current official guide for passport validity requirements.

  • Diploma and complete transcripts

    Provide official high-school records. Expected graduates must provide the final diploma at registration. SPM or two-year high-school qualifications require additional foundation or equivalent study evidence.

  • Guardian form if under 18 on admission

    Check the age-eligibility clarification in Admission routes before relying on this provision.

  • Nationality documents and integrity declaration

    Required in the circumstances specified by NJU, including relevant Chinese nationality history or parentage.

  • Programme-specific evidence

    English: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 70. Architecture: at least one relevant artwork. Include additional evidence requested by your school.

Submit Chinese or English documents. Where originals use another language, provide official notarised Chinese or English translations.

NJU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

52 options
Browse all 52 options

NJU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Chinese LanguageInstitute for International StudentsChinese
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesInstitute for International StudentsChinese
EnglishSchool of Foreign StudiesChinese
KoreanSchool of Foreign StudiesChinese
JournalismSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
AdvertisingSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
Radio & Television ScienceSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
Information Management & Information SystemSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Editing & Publishing ScienceSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureSchool of Liberal ArtsChinese
Literature of Theatre, Film & TelevisionSchool of Liberal ArtsChinese
HistorySchool of HistoryChinese
ArchaeologySchool of HistoryChinese
PhilosophySchool of PhilosophyChinese
LawLaw SchoolChinese
International PoliticsSchool of International RelationsChinese
General AdministrationSchool of GovernmentChinese
Labor & Social SecuritySchool of GovernmentChinese
Political Science and Public AdministrationSchool of GovernmentChinese
Human Resource ManagementBusiness SchoolChinese
AccountingBusiness SchoolChinese
Financial ManagementBusiness SchoolChinese
EconomicsBusiness SchoolChinese
International Economics and TradeBusiness SchoolChinese
Finance and BankingBusiness SchoolChinese
Financial EngineeringBusiness SchoolChinese
SociologySchool of Social and Behavioral SciencesChinese
Social WorkSchool of Social and Behavioral SciencesChinese
Applied PsychologySchool of Social and Behavioral SciencesChinese
Financial EngineeringSchool of Management & EngineeringChinese
Industrial EngineeringSchool of Management & EngineeringChinese
Electronic Information Science & TechnologySchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringChinese
Telecommunications EngineeringSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringChinese
Microelectronics Science and EngineeringSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringChinese
Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated SystemSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringChinese
Computer Science & TechnologySchool of Computer ScienceChinese
Mathematics & Applied MathematicsSchool of MathematicsChinese
Information and Computing ScienceSchool of MathematicsChinese
StatisticsSchool of MathematicsChinese
Urban PlanningSchool of Architecture and Urban PlanningChinese
ArchitectureSchool of Architecture and Urban PlanningChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of the EnvironmentChinese
Environmental ScienceSchool of the EnvironmentChinese
GeologySchool of Earth Sciences and EngineeringChinese
ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChinese
Applied ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChinese
Biological ScienceSchool of Life SciencesChinese
BiotechnologySchool of Life SciencesChinese
EcologySchool of Life SciencesChinese
Material PhysicsSchool of Engineering and Applied SciencesChinese
Optical Information Science and EngineeringSchool of Engineering and Applied SciencesChinese
Material ChemistrySchool of Engineering and Applied SciencesChinese

How you choose your majorList two major preferences and choose whether to accept reassignment. The 2027 catalogue contains 52 school-specific options; Financial Engineering appears in two schools with different CSCA requirements. All listed options are four-year, Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB60,000+

Tuition

RMB / year21,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year18,000Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year18,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year3,000Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / yearPlan extraLiving-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published tuition for the selected subject group.

Accommodation

Campus-housing allowance; private rental may cost more.

RMB 1,500 per month over 12 months. Private rental may cost more.

Food

Meals and everyday food spending.

RMB 1,500 per month over 12 months.

Transport

Local public transport and occasional additional journeys.

Annual planning estimate; excludes international flights.

Other costs

Budget separately for insurance, books, phone, visa, deposits, flights and setup. Insurance: RMB 400/semester.

Not included in the displayed base total; the + sign makes this exclusion explicit.

Tuition follows NJU’s current undergraduate guide. Living costs are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates, not university charges. The annual total is a base budget before other costs; it does not include the application fee.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

FundingFull or partial funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation or housing subsidy
  • Medical insurance
  • Living allowance · RMB 2,500/month

Full-award benefits shown. Partial awards depend on the country scheme and award terms.

Application
Apply through your home-country dispatching authority and list NJU as a preferred university. NJU does not accept Type A applications directly.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate applicants.
Selection
Academic merit, the authority’s nomination and NJU admission review; country quotas vary.
Official scholarship details
National scholarship · 2026 reference

CSC Silk Road Scholarship

FundingFull funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Tuition
  • On-campus accommodation
  • Medical insurance · RMB 800/year
  • Living allowance · RMB 2,500/month
Application
2026 method: apply in both the CSC portal (Type B, agency 10284) and NJU’s online application system. The 2026 round has closed; a 2027 offer is not confirmed.
CSCA
Required · Mathematics in Chinese under the 2026 notice.
Selection
Business Chinese applicants from eligible Belt and Road countries; written test and interview, NJU nomination and CSC approval.
Official scholarship details
Municipal scholarship · 2026 reference

Nanjing Municipal Scholarship

FundingRMB 10,000
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Cash award · RMB 10,000

Valid for one academic year; not automatic annual funding or a tuition waiver.

Application
Submit the required documents as one PDF by email, following NJU’s annual notice. The 2026 round has closed; await the 2027 notice.
CSCA
Not separately required by the 2026 award notice. NJU’s undergraduate admission requirements still apply.
Selection
Admission eligibility, overall merit and no overlapping government or NJU scholarship. New students receive priority on equal merit.
Official scholarship details

* Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates, not published acceptance rates. Funding rules and deadlines are separate from academic admission; dated awards are references, not confirmed 2027 offers.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Nanjing base.

On campus

International student dormitories

Stay near teaching facilities and campus services.

Limited availabilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Xianlin Building 21 and Gulou’s international student residences. Confirm the campus assigned to your programme.
Best for
Students who want a simpler arrival and convenient access to university life.
Plan for
Published cost references: Xianlin double-room bed RMB 3,000/semester; Gulou Xiyuan double-room bed RMB 52/day or single room RMB 67/day. Allow for electricity and the RMB 600 room-and-key deposit; reconfirm rates when booking.
Off campus

Private rental in Nanjing

More independence, with responsibility for costs and commuting.

More flexibilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Neighbourhoods with a practical commute to Gulou or Xianlin; check your campus before committing to a lease.
Best for
Students without a confirmed dormitory place or those who prefer independent living.
Plan for
NJU’s published reference is around RMB 2,500–5,000/month, depending on location and apartment type. Budget for deposits, utilities and commuting, and complete the required local accommodation registration.

Have a housing backup. Dormitory places are limited and allocated first come, first served. Prepare an off-campus option until your booking is confirmed.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted illustration inspired by leafy paths at Nanjing University’s Gulou campus
Along the campus avenues
AI city illustration inspired by the Qinhuai River in Nanjing
Beyond the campus gates

Nanjing after class

Historic streets, museums and riverside walks sit alongside a lively student city. Explore local food around the Qinhuai River, spend weekends in parks and cultural sites, and use the metro to connect your campus with the rest of Nanjing.

Campus routine

Chinese is part of lectures, group work, student activities and everyday administration. Build time for language practice alongside your academic workload.

Around your campus

Gulou has a historic central-city setting; Xianlin is in a university district. Use the metro and local buses to explore Nanjing, and check your campus commute before choosing accommodation.

Weekends in Nanjing

Explore museums, parks, historic neighbourhoods and local food areas. The city offers plenty to discover without leaving for a long trip.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Undergraduate study only. The 2027 major/CSCA catalogue was checked on 2 October 2026; the application guide and scholarship sources were rechecked on 3 October 2026. Historical scholarship and housing references remain clearly labelled.

The latest detailed Chinese application guide takes precedence where the English summary differs. Always follow your offer and the current official notice for deadlines, nationality, age, test and housing conditions.