Ireland Study Abroad Guide 2025
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Studying in China involves a range of expenses that can vary significantly based on location, university, and lifestyle—typically split between tuition fees and living costs.

Fortunately, many international students qualify for full scholarships such as those awarded by the Chinese Government (via the China Scholarship Council, or CSC), which often cover tuition, accommodation, living stipends, and medical insurance. Additionally, prestigious programs like the Yenching Academy at Peking University offer fully funded master`'s scholarships—including tuition, housing, travel, and stipends—for outstanding global leaders. For more information about scholarship opportunities, don`'t hesitate to contact us.

Tuition Fees

Based on

University
The University

Generally, the bigger and more prestigious the university, the higher the tuition fee

Program
Your Program

Technical and highly resource-intensive programs can be more expensive

Study Level
Your Study Level

Generally, bachelor’s programs tend to be more expensive in comparison to postgraduate programs because of the longer course duration

Location
Location of the University

The higher the cost of living in the city (and location within the city) where the university is located, the higher tuition fees tend to be

Tuition Fee Ranges

Undergraduate

€5,000 per year
to
€30,000 per year

Postgraduate (Master’s)

€1,500 per year
to
€35,000 per year

Cost of Living

Your costs of living in the China as an international student depend on a variety of factors. Location is one of the biggest factors influencing your monthly expenses – for example, you may need a bigger budget to cover your costs in Amsterdam than in a smaller town like Enschede. Your accommodation type, spending on meals, transport, lifestyle, etc. all factor into your living expenses.

Costs of living depend on

City
The City
Location
Location in City
Accommodation
Accommodation Type
Transport
Transport
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Meals
Spending on Meals
Miscellaneous Expenses
Miscellaneous Expenses

(mobile plans, gym memberships, subscriptions)

Clothing
Clothing
Social Activities
Social Activities

(e.g., movies, concerts, sports events, nights out)

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