Nanjing University

22 Hankou Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210093, China

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Overview

Nanjing University is a highly ranked research university located in the city of Nanjing, China. With over 33,000 full time students, of whom about 10% are international and 43% are undergraduates, it is a vibrant institution of higher learning.

The university has three campuses: Gulou, Xianlin, and Pukou. The main Gulou campus is home to most of the academic departments and accommodation units, and is located in the center of Nanjing City. The suburban Xianlin campus was opened in 2009, and hosts most of the undergraduate classes. Pukou contains the ...

University Highlight

Establishment year	1902
Total Students	33,205+
International Students	3,350
QS World University Rankings 2024	=141
Campus Size	659 Acres
Total Number of Campuses	3
University Website	https://www.nju.edu.cn/
No. of Schools and Divisions	28 Schools and 73 Departments
Nobel Prize Winner Alumni	0
No. of Education Programs	87 (undergraduate)
Student to Faculty ratio	7:1

Course Highlight

Nanjing University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through 28 schools, which contain a total of 73 departments.

There are three Schools that provide UG and PG taught and research programs in fields related to Business and Law: Management and Engineering, Law, and Business.
Two Schools conduct undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Medicine: the School of Life Sciences and the Medical School.
There are five Schools that teach UG and PG courses, and carry out research related to Humanities and Social Sciences: Liberal Arts, History, Philosophy (Religious Studies), Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Journalism and Communication.
Four Schools provide UG and PG taught and research programs in Public Policy: Architecture and Urban Planning, Foreign Studies, Government, and Information Management.
There are seven Schools that conduct undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy and Space Sciences, Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering, Geographic and Oceanographic Sciences, and Atmospheric Sciences.
Five Schools provide UG and PG taught and research programs in various fields of Engineering: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Electronic Science and Engineering, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Software Engineering, and Computer Science and Technology.
Other Schools include the Kuang Yaming Honors School and the Institute for International Students.

Eligibility Criteria

The common entry requirements for all international students are the following:

An international passport.
Sound physical and mental health.
No criminal record.
Chinese proficiency (for courses where the medium of instruction is Chinese). For this, students need to attain a Level 5 certificate in the HSK examination; certain courses may require a Level 6 qualification.
English proficiency (for courses taught in English). For this, students who are not from English speaking nations need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, or certificates from any other globally recognized language examination.
Course-specific criteria; some may require a portfolio or a detailed CV.

Undergraduate international applicants must submit a high school completion certificate, or a provisional diploma, along with detailed notarized transcripts, if available. In the event that their age is less than 18, they will need to nominate a local guardian who lives in China.

Postgraduate international applicants must submit a bachelor’s or master’s degree certificate, depending on whether they are applying for a master’s or PhD program, respectively.

Admission

International applicants to Nanjing University must submit their applications online via the application portal. The following steps are involved in the admissions process:

Online form filling with all details relevant to the course of interest.
Submission and upload of required documents, including officially notarized scans of all certificates and passport identity pages.
Payment of the 800 RMB application fee.
Qualifying applicants are invited to appear for an entrance test; candidates with excellent performances in the SAT or Year 12 exams may be exempted on a case by case basis.
After the test, the final round is usually an online interview.
The best candidates on the basis of performance in all these evaluation rounds are sent an admission letter; upon completion of all the remaining formalities (e.g. submission of the final degree certificate from high school / undergraduate degree), and payment of the tuition fees for the first year, the place in Nanjing University is officially confirmed.

Fees

International students at Nanjing University pay annual tuition fees that vary according to the School and Department:

Master’s course tuition fees are between RMB 20,000 and RMB 50,000 (USD 2,912 to 7,280) per year. The maximum tuition fees are for the Master of Business Administration course (RMB 225,000 or USD 32,760 for the two year period).
Doctoral tuition fees are between RMB 30,000 and RMB 54,000 (USD 4,368 to 7,862) per year.
Undergraduate tuition fees are between RMB 21,000 and RMB 24,000 (USD 3,058 to 3,494) per year.

Accommodation fees for all students vary according to whether a single room (12,000 RMB per year) or a double room (6,000 RMB per year) is chosen.

There are also other fees that all international students must pay:

Application Fees: One time, 800 RMB, payable at the time of submitting application.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Fees: An annual amount of 800 RMB payable towards an insurance program valid in China.
Network Fee: 240 RMB per year, payable towards internet and wi-fi services.
School Library Deposit: One time payment of a 300 RMB deposit amount.
Swimming Pool Fees: 800 RMB per year, or 10 RMB per session.
Students should also budget for food costs, travel and medical expenses, and field trips and personal spending.

Campus facilities

Nanjing University has three campuses: Xianlin, Gulou, and Pukou, with a total area of 659 acres. The Xianlin Campus is in the northeastern part of Nanjing city, and is home to most of the undergraduate students of the university. It is located in a mountainous area, and is connected to the main Gulou campus by subway. Gulou, in the city center, is divided into the North Garden and South Garden areas. The first of these hosts teaching and research facilities, whereas the South Garden contains accommodation and housing. The Pukou campus hosts Jinling College, which is a leading center of innovation at the university.

The Gulou and Xianlin campuses have 4 and 11 canteens each, where most students eat their daily meals. All three campuses have several restaurants in and around their premises, and Gulou and Xianlin have two large, associated hospitals to assist with medical treatment and emergencies. There are also three supermarkets across the campuses, where students can find all the daily items that they might need for personal or academic purposes. The Campus Card, which is used both as a student ID card and a debit card, allows campus residents access to all student facilities.

Student societies at Nanjing University are of six types: public welfare, academic science and technology, art performance, culture and communication, sports and skills competitions, and life and recreation. Art and music are part of student life, with the Symphony and Chinese Music Orchestras providing the most skilled student musicians a chance to display their skills, and the Student Choir serving as a centerpiece of all the annual student festivals.

The main Gulou campus has several indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a large stadium, and basketball, badminton, and volleyball courts. Most of these amenities are free, though some courts require advance reservations and fee payments to use them. The Lv Zhihe Natatorium contains swimming pools and exercise areas. Students need to complete a physical examination to acquire a swimming permit, and each session at the pool is priced at 10 RMB. The Xianlin campus has facilities that are very similar to those on the Gulou campus, with the Fang Zhaozhou Gymnasium acting as the central hub of all sports facilities at this location.

The Institute for International Students helps overseas candidates acclimatize to life at a Chinese university and organizes events, sightseeing walks, tours, sports events, and recreational activities. Every department has a student association, which helps international and domestic students work together in areas of common interest.

Scholarship

There are four main scholarships for international students at Nanjing University:

Nanjing Government Scholarship: This is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Applications must be submitted between March and June of the year of degree commencement, and the best candidates (on the basis of academic and extracurricular performance) will be awarded RMB 10,000 per year (undergraduate students) or RMB 20,000 per year (Master’s and PhD students).
Chinese Government Scholarship - Belt and Road Program: This is meant for international students from one of the 64 Belt and Road nations. Candidates who submit their applications between January and March of the year in which they are applying for selection, and pass the criteria for academic excellence, are given free tuition and insurance, in addition to a stipend of RMB 30,000 per year (undergraduates) or RMB 36,000 per year (postgraduates).
Confucius Institute Scholarship: This is awarded to international students at Nanjing University who study Chinese Language Advanced Study degrees and Chinese Teacher Master’s programs. Qualifying candidates are given free tuition and accommodation, and provided with a monthly stipend, free medical insurance, and a resettlement subsidy to enable them to travel to China and buy essential academic infrastructure.
Chinese Government Scholarship - Nanjing University Postgraduate Program : This scholarship is awarded to international master’s and PhD students who have an excellent academic record. Applications must be submitted separately between January and March of the year in which the degree commences. The scholarship awards free tuition and insurance fees, in addition to a stipend of RMB 36,000 per year for Master’s students, and RMB 42,000 per year for doctoral students.