

Jiangnan University

Jiangnan University, located in Wuxi by the scenic Taihu Lake, traces its roots to 1902 with San Jiang Normal School and became independent in 1958 as Wuxi Institute of Light Industry, later merging with other colleges in 2001 to adopt its current name. It is a national key “211 Project” and “Double First-Class” university under China’s Ministry of Education, covering 208 hectares and comprising 22 schools. The university upholds the motto of pursuing learning and practice to perfection, emphasizing research, innovation, and international collaboration. Today, Jiangnan University enrolls over 21,000 undergraduates, around 14,000 graduate students, and approximately 300 international students, supported by a faculty and staff of more than 3,300.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation


