Many Chinese universities teach in English, contrary to popular belief and trending videos that suggest all programs are taught in the Chinese language. You cannot go wrong studying in China, whether you want to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. With as little as ₦3 million, you can pay your tuition fees to study in China yearly, especially in a public higher education institution. You will only have to pay your living expenses (between ₦600,000 and ₦1,500,000 a month) from your student job.
At DexTravl, we help Nigerian students and families planning to move to China through the study route secure admissions into their preferred academic institutions and programs. Our free consultation service enables you to select the ideal program and school without concerns such as language barriers and job scarcity in the region.
Reasons why Nigerians consider studying in China
Still haven’t discovered why you should choose China for study as a Nigerian citizen? Read below.
- No need to take a Chinese or English language proficiency test to gain admission into most universities.
- Presence of the Nigerian community in China. According to China Admissions, over 7,000 Nigerian citizens are enrolled in various courses in China.
- Exposure to different cultures and a new language, such as Mandarin or Cantonese.
- Access to financing opportunities to start your own business in China.
- Work 20 hours per week, unlike before, when international students were restricted from working in China.
- Foreign graduates with an advanced degree, like a Master’s degree, qualify for a Post-study Work Visa, for which the Chinese government has recently eased its eligibility requirements.
- Availability of funding options for Nigerian students, such as the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Confucius Institute Scholarship, and Shanghai Government Scholarship.
How much does it cost to study in China?
China is one of the most affordable countries in the world for international students from countries like Nigeria, whose foreign exchange reserves have been in a state of constant decline. The cost varies depending on the school and course.
For instance, studying for a bachelor’s degree starts from 8,000 RMB (approximately ₦1.7 million) per year, while a master’s degree typically costs from 10,000 RMB (around ₦2.1 million) and above per year.
Cost breakdown:
Below are these costs in more detail:
- Tuition fees: ¥8,000 to ¥11,500,000, equivalent to ₦1.7m to ₦11.5m a year.
- Accommodation: ¥2,840 per month (₦600,000)
- Food and groceries: ¥1,200 per month (₦253,000)
- Public transportation: ¥140 per month (₦30,000)
- Health insurance plan: ¥600 per month (₦125,000)
- Other personal expenses, including internet, books, etc.: ¥100 per month (₦21,000)
Top Universities for Nigerians to Study in China
Here’s a list of high-ranking universities that accept Nigerian citizens in China:
- Peking University, Beijing
- Nanjing University, Nanjing
- Tsinghua University, Beijing
- Central South University, Changsha
- Fudan University, Shanghai
- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei
- Tongji University, Shanghai
- Wuhan University, Wuhan
Most Chinese universities offer English-taught programs, although course options vary in some schools. Tsinghua University, for instance, is one of China’s most prestigious universities, with partnerships with over 290 universities and institutes around the globe. On the other hand, Peking University is a leading Chinese university renowned for being the nation’s first modern higher education institution.
Admission Requirements for Nigerian Students
You must possess specific documents to process your admission into a Chinese university from Nigeria. These include:
- Photocopy of a valid international passport’s bio-data page.
- One passport-size photo of you.
- Properly filled-out university admission application form.
- WAEC or NECO exam results – For undergraduate studies.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree certificate – For graduate studies.
- Official transcripts of previous study.
- Proof of English language proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL, which only a few schools and programs require.
- Personal statement.
Scholarship opportunities for Nigerian citizens
Many Nigerian citizens are studying in China on a scholarship. You can expect to see nearly 10% of them as beneficiaries of the Chinese Government Scholarships, which sponsor their studies in most universities in China.
Here are a few scholarship programs open to Nigerians to study in China:
- Chinese Government Scholarships: Comprises full and partial scholarships, open to Nigerian citizens to pursue a university degree in selected institutions in China.
- Confucius Institute Scholarships: Full scholarships, covering 100% of tuition fees until graduation, student accommodation, medical insurance, and living expenses.
- Shanghai Government Scholarship: Consists of full scholarships (Type A) and partial scholarships (B) for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at higher education institutions in Shanghai.
How to apply for study in China from Nigeria
You can apply for your university admission and Chinese study visa via one of these two ways:
1. Apply by yourself:
Self-application means you start and complete the whole application process without hiring an agency or representative. This saves you fees for consultation and service charges, but you need to understand the various application processes to guarantee your application’s success.
2. Hire a premier travel agency in Nigeria like us.
If you can afford to pay a little more for representation, consider using the professional services of a travel agency like DexTravl in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. You can trust us and expect visa approval due to our expertise in study abroad consultation and processing.
If you’re looking for cheap study destinations outside Europe, China is worth your choice, especially for its reputable universities and low living costs.
Contact us now at DexTravl to check your eligibility and start your application. We don’t charge for consultations, and our services are reasonably priced, which is why we have a 62% client retention rate and why most Nigerian students and families choose us.