Accommodation
University room type, campus, deposit, utilities and vacation-period rules.
Living Costs in China
A realistic budget must include more than tuition and hostel. Costs vary substantially by city, campus, lifestyle and exchange rate.
Food
Campus dining, groceries, dietary needs and occasional off-campus meals.
Local transport
Metro, bus, bicycle, taxi and travel between campuses or hospitals.
Health and insurance
Required insurance, medical checks, medicines and uncovered treatment.
Residence and administration
Permit-related, document, photography and translation costs.
Travel and emergencies
Flights, baggage, local SIM, winter clothing and contingency funds.
Build a safer budget
- Use the university’s official annual fee notice as the base.
- Calculate first-year and later-year costs separately.
- Add at least one return flight and initial setup expenses.
- Allow for exchange-rate movement and fee revisions.
- Keep an emergency reserve that is not committed to tuition.