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In-depth guides on admissions, language, grants and visas — from a team that's been through it themselves. No generic phrasing, no made-up numbers.

How to Transfer to a Chinese University: Step-by-Step Guide
Поступление
August 26, 2026

How to Transfer to a Chinese University: Step-by-Step Guide

Already enrolled at a university and considering a transfer to China? We break down the transfer process, required documents, credit recognition, and common mistakes when switching institutions.

4 min read
Getting into a university in China: full guide
Admissions
August 26, 2026

Getting into a university in China: full guide

A step-by-step walkthrough of admission to a Chinese university — from choosing a program to the visa — and what actually matters.

11 min read
Grants and scholarships to study in China
Grants
March 18, 2026

Grants and scholarships to study in China

What types of grants exist, what they typically cover, what they require, and how to improve your odds at a scholarship — laid out step by step.

8 min read
The CSCA exam: what it is and how to prepare
Exams
August 4, 2026

The CSCA exam: what it is and how to prepare

The new mandatory test for CSC scholarship applicants: what it covers, what it costs, how it's administered, and what counts as a good score.

9 min read
Cost of studying and living in China
Cost of study
March 25, 2026

Cost of studying and living in China

What a student budget in China is made of — tuition, housing, food and daily expenses — and why the numbers vary so much by city and study format.

8 min read
HSK levels 1–6: what they are, how to prepare
Chinese language
March 11, 2026

HSK levels 1–6: what they are, how to prepare

A breakdown of China's HSK scale: how many words each level requires and how long preparation actually takes.

9 min read
Admission to China without a national exam
Admissions
June 25, 2026

Admission to China without a national exam

Why you don't need a national exam to get into a Chinese university, which documents decide the outcome, and when a test is required.

7 min read
Motivation letter for China: how to write one
Admissions
May 6, 2026

Motivation letter for China: how to write one

The structure of a strong motivation letter for a Chinese university, the most common mistakes applicants make, and how to adapt it for a CSC scholarship.

8 min read
China's student visa: types and how to apply
Visa & documents
April 1, 2026

China's student visa: types and how to apply

The difference between the X1 and X2 visas, the documents you'll need, and where applicants most often make mistakes when filing for a student visa.

7 min read
The language year in China: who it's for
Language year
April 8, 2026

The language year in China: who it's for

What a preparatory language year before your main program actually is, why it exists, and how to tell if this format is the right fit for you.

7 min read
China's C9 League: which universities belong
Universities
April 24, 2026

China's C9 League: which universities belong

A look at China's answer to the Ivy League — the nine C9 research universities — and whether they should be your only target.

8 min read
Master's admission in China: how to choose
Master's
April 15, 2026

Master's admission in China: how to choose

How a Chinese master's differs from a bachelor's, how choosing a supervisor works, and which documents decide your application's outcome.

9 min read
China university interviews: how to prepare
Admissions
July 9, 2026

China university interviews: how to prepare

When universities require an interview, the questions they ask most often, and why rehearsed answers perform worse than real practice.

7 min read
Why learn Chinese: career and personal upside
Chinese language
May 30, 2026

Why learn Chinese: career and personal upside

An honest look at who actually benefits from learning Chinese — from international business to travel — and how to pick a learning format that fits your goal.

7 min read
Dual degrees and exchange programs with China
Admissions
June 12, 2026

Dual degrees and exchange programs with China

The difference between a dual-degree program and a semester exchange, and what to do if your university has no partnership with China.

7 min read
Student life in China: dorms and daily routine
Life in China
May 19, 2026

Student life in China: dorms and daily routine

What actually awaits an international student on a Chinese campus — from dorm life and food to the apps you can't get by without.

8 min read
Cultural adaptation in China: culture shock
Life in China
July 21, 2026

Cultural adaptation in China: culture shock

What surprises international students in China most often, why culture shock is a normal stage, and what actually speeds up adaptation.

8 min read

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