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China Scholarships for Japan Students

Discover 205+ scholarships available for Japan students studying in China

500+ English Programs94 Full ScholarshipsSave ¥1,315,000/year
205
Available Scholarships

Why Japan Students Choose China

China offers exceptional educational opportunities for Japan students, with 205+ scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. From prestigious government scholarships to university-specific grants, there are options for every academic background.

Only 2-3 hour flight from Tokyo/Osaka
Kanji knowledge gives you a head start in Chinese
Save ¥3,000,000+ vs Japanese university costs
Strong Japan-China business connections

Cost Comparison: Save Thousands

🇯🇵 Study in Japan

Tuition¥535,000/yr
Living Expenses¥1,200,000/yr
Total per Year¥1,735,000/yr

🇨🇳 Study in China

Tuition¥60,000/yr
Living Expenses¥360,000/yr
Total per Year¥420,000/yr
💰 Save ¥1,315,000 per year!
That's ¥5,260,000 saved over a 4-year degree!

Recommended Cities & Universities for Japan Students

Top Chinese Universities with Scholarships

Full Scholarships (100% Funded)

94
Full scholarships available for Japan students
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shanghai Government Scholarship for Foreign Students
University
Full Funding
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Scholarship
University
Full Funding
Shanghai Sports Institute Presidential Scholarship
University
Full Funding
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Chinese Government Scholarship
Government
Full Funding
Shanghai Maritime University Chinese Government Scholarship
Government
Full Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to learn Chinese from scratch?

Japanese students have a huge advantage! You already know kanji (Chinese characters). Many students reach HSK 4-5 within one year. Plus, there are English-taught programs available.

How close is China to Japan?

Very close! Shanghai is 2.5 hours from Tokyo, Beijing is 3 hours. You can easily visit home on weekends or holidays.

Browse All 205 Scholarships

57
Government
130
University
0
Provincial
18
Confucius Institute
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Quick Stats

Total Scholarships
205
Full Funding
94
Exclusive
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