Nanjing University

Nanjing University is a public university in Nanjing, China, founded in 1915.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

$2,500 – $8,000 / year

Living

$400 – $800 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 20 lakh – Rs 49 lakh

Typical ranges for China; Nanjing University’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Directly or through CSC: via HEC (bilateral), the university (Type B) or other routes.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your X1 student visa

Straightforward: Straightforward with the JW form.

1. 1Admission letter and JW201/202Issued by the university.
2. 2Physical exam formCompleted before travel.
3. 3X1 visaAt the Chinese embassy or consulates.
4. 4Residence permitWithin 30 days of arrival.

Watch out: For CSC, the university route often moves faster than the HEC route; many students apply both ways.