Is Nanjing University good for Pakistani students?

Yes — NJU is a C9 League member (top 6 in China), has strong English-medium programs, a 200+ Pakistani student community, halal food on campus and one of the highest CSC acceptance rates for Pakistani Masters and PhD applicants.

What CSC scholarship types does Nanjing University offer?

NJU offers Type A (Embassy-nominated), Type B (University-nominated) and Bilateral CSC scholarships. Type B is the most accessible path for Pakistani Masters and PhD students and covers tuition, dorm, monthly stipend (CNY 3,000–3,500) and medical insurance.

Do I need HSK for Nanjing University?

No — HSK is not required for English-medium Masters and PhD programs. Most Pakistani applicants submit an IELTS 6.0 or an MOI (Medium of Instruction) letter from their previous university. HSK 4–5 is only needed for Chinese-taught programs.

How much is tuition at Nanjing University?

English-taught Masters: CNY 30,000–40,000/year (~$4,200–$5,600). PhD: CNY 35,000–45,000/year. CSC scholarship recipients pay zero tuition and receive free accommodation plus a monthly stipend.

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Nanjing University Admission Guide 2026 — CSC Scholarship, HSK & Campus Life

Everything Pakistani applicants need to know about Nanjing University — one of China's top C9 research universities — including CSC funding, HSK levels and life on the Xianlin campus.

ATTA Consultancy EditorialUpdated 1 June 20269 min read

Nanjing University

NJU

CSC Scholarship

C9 League

2026 Intake

Nanjing University (NJU) is a member of China's elite C9 League — the Chinese equivalent of the Ivy League — and consistently ranks among the top 6 universities in mainland China. For Pakistani students, NJU offers strong English-medium Masters and PhD programs, generous CSC funding, and a historic campus in one of China's most liveable cities.

Why choose Nanjing University?

C9 League member — top 6 in China, top 150 globally (QS 2025).
Strong English-medium Masters and PhD programs across science, business and humanities.
High CSC scholarship acceptance rate for Pakistani applicants.
Two campuses — historic Gulou and modern Xianlin (the main international student campus).
Nanjing is 35% cheaper to live in than Beijing or Shanghai.

Programs popular with Pakistani students

Program	Level	Language	Duration
International Business	Masters	English	2 years
Computer Science & Technology	Masters / PhD	English	2–4 years
Chemistry	Masters / PhD	English	2–4 years
International Relations	Masters	English	2 years
Chinese Language & Literature	Bachelor / Masters	Chinese (HSK 5)	4 / 2 years

CSC Scholarship at NJU — what's covered

Nanjing University participates in three CSC scholarship tracks: Type A (Embassy-nominated), Type B (University-nominated) and the Bilateral Program. Type B is the most common path for Pakistani Masters and PhD applicants.

Full tuition waiver (worth CNY 30,000–45,000/year).
Free on-campus accommodation at Xianlin International Student dorms.
Monthly stipend: CNY 3,000 (Masters) / CNY 3,500 (PhD).
Comprehensive medical insurance.
One-time settlement allowance on arrival.

HSK & language requirements

English-medium Masters/PhD: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 — most Pakistani applicants submit an MOI letter from their previous university.
Chinese-medium programs: HSK 5 (180+) for humanities, HSK 4 (210+) for science and engineering.
HSK is not required for English-taught programs but a one-year Chinese foundation is offered to scholarship holders.

2026 application timeline

October–November 2025: Shortlist supervisors (PhD) and prepare documents.
December 2025: Online application opens on NJU's international admissions portal.
January–February 2026: Submit CSC application via chinesescholarshipcouncil.com and NJU portal.
March–April 2026: Interview (PhD only) and supervisor confirmation.
May–June 2026: CSC results announced, admission letter and JW201 issued.
July–August 2026: Visa processing and travel arrangements.
September 2026: Arrival and orientation at Xianlin campus.

Campus life for Pakistani students

NJU's Xianlin campus has a Pakistani Students Association with 200+ active members, a dedicated prayer room, and halal food at two on-campus canteens. Nanjing's Jingjue Mosque (one of the oldest in China) is a 25-minute metro ride away, and the city has a thriving Muslim cuisine quarter near Confucius Temple.

Tuition for self-funded applicants

Program	Tuition (CNY/year)	USD equivalent
Masters (English)	30,000–40,000	$4,200–$5,600
PhD (English)	35,000–45,000	$4,900–$6,300
Chinese language (1 year)	18,000	$2,500

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