Universities in Jiangxi
7 universities in Jiangxi, China for international students — compare tuition, scholarships and CSCA admission requirements.
What it costs to study in Jiangxi
Tuition requires programme and intake verification; catalogue amounts do not establish an annual fee. City living reference: about CNY 1,143 per month, excluding tuition.
Jiangxi — a central-China province with its capital at Nanchang — is one of China's more affordable study destinations, anchored by Nanchang University, the province's only nationally-tiered university (Project 211 and Double First-Class). Jiangxi is home to Jingdezhen, the world's 'Porcelain Capital' with over a thousand years of ceramics, and to the revolutionary heritage of Jinggangshan. For international students it offers a solid comprehensive flagship, a provincial scholarship and low costs — though note it has no English-taught MBBS.
Why study in Jiangxi?
- Nanchang University is the flagship — a Project 211 and Double First-Class university (in materials science and engineering), and Jiangxi's ONLY nationally-tiered university. Honesty note: Jiangxi has no Project 985.
- It's one of China's most affordable study destinations — non-medical undergraduate tuition runs roughly ¥15,000–20,000/year, with living costs about ¥2,000–3,000/month (estimates).
- It's culturally rich — home to Jingdezhen, China's thousand-year 'Porcelain Capital', and to Jinggangshan, a landmark of modern Chinese revolutionary history.
- It runs its own Jiangxi Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship (up to ¥25,000/year for graduate students, ¥20,000 for undergraduates).
- Below the flagship, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics is a genuinely well-regarded (if provincial-tier) business school.
Flagship universities for international students
Jiangxi has one nationally-tiered university — Nanchang University (211 + Double First-Class); the rest are provincial. Be precise: Nanchang University's Double First-Class discipline is materials science, not its (strong but unlisted) food science. Choose for the program.
Jiangxi's only nationally-tiered university — a Project 211 and Double First-Class university, with its Double First-Class discipline in Materials Science and Engineering (not a 985; not C9). Its Food Science is also nationally strong (A-rated), though that is not its Double First-Class subject.
A well-regarded finance-and-economics university (no national 985/211/Double First-Class label) — a strong provincial-tier choice for business, accounting, finance and economics in Nanchang.
The province's leading teacher-training university (no national tier label) — a solid choice for education, humanities and Chinese-language study.
A provincial university (no national tier label) with roots in aviation — practical strengths in aeronautical, materials and testing engineering.
A provincial university (no national tier label) built around rail and transportation engineering — a niche choice for railway, civil and electrical engineering.
A regional comprehensive university (no national tier label) in Ji'an, near the historic Jinggangshan revolutionary base — a smaller, lower-cost option.
Cost of living & tuition
Jiangxi is among the most affordable study destinations in China. As rough planning figures (varying by university and program): non-medical undergraduate tuition runs roughly ¥15,000–20,000/year, with medicine higher. Living costs run about ¥2,000–3,000/month depending on lifestyle. These are estimates — always confirm exact tuition and dormitory fees with each university.
Scholarships in Jiangxi
Beyond the national Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Jiangxi runs its own Jiangxi Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship (江西省政府外国留学生奖学金), awarded in tiers: Category A is around ¥25,000/year for doctoral and master's students, Category B around ¥20,000/year for undergraduates, and Category C around ¥6,000 for exchange and advanced students. It is awarded through the province's universities; confirm current amounts and eligibility on each university's admissions page.
Admission & the CSCA
Jiangxi's Chinese-Government-Scholarship universities — led by Nanchang University — fall within the CSCA's scope: from the 2026/27 intake, international undergraduate applicants to these universities sit the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (expanding to all universities by 2028). It tests Academic Chinese plus Mathematics (compulsory) and optional Physics and Chemistry — and the maths and science papers can be taken in English. Chinese-taught undergraduate programs also typically require HSK 4; English-taught programs differ. Prepare the maths and science papers with CSCA practice.
Practice for the CSCA| University | City | Tuition | Bachelor programs | Scholarship | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East China Jiaotong University | Nanchang | Check programme evidence | 2 | — | |
| Gannan Normal University | Ganzhou | Check programme evidence | — | — | |
| Jiangxi Normal University | Nanchang | Check programme evidence | 13 | — | |
| Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics | Nanchang | Check programme evidence | 4 | — | |
| Jinggangshan University | Ji an | Check programme evidence | 2 | — | |
| Nanchang Hangkong University | Nanchang | Check programme evidence | 2 | — | |
| Nanchang University | Nanchang | Check programme evidence | 17 | Yes |
Admission to these universities runs through the CSCA exam
International undergraduate admission to universities in Jiangxi generally requires taking the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) exam (Mathematics is compulsory; Physics and Chemistry may be required depending on your university and major). Start preparing for free.
Scholarships in Jiangxi
Scholarships available at universities in Jiangxi.
All Scholarships (1)
Jiangxi's provincial scholarship — Category A ~¥25,000/yr (graduate), Category B ~¥20,000/yr (undergraduate), Category C ~¥6,000 (exchange).
Frequently asked questions
How many universities in Jiangxi accept international students?
7 universities in Jiangxi, China are listed for international undergraduate admission, across 3 cities. Most are admitted through the CSCA exam.
How much does it cost to study a bachelor in Jiangxi?
Tuition requires programme and intake verification; catalogue amounts do not establish an annual fee. City living reference: about CNY 1,143 per month, excluding tuition.
Do I need the CSCA exam to study in Jiangxi?
Yes — admission to most universities in Jiangxi for international undergraduates runs through the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) exam. Mathematics is compulsory; Physics and Chemistry may be required depending on the university and major.
Which is the best university in Jiangxi for international students?
Nanchang University — the province's only nationally-tiered university (Project 211 and Double First-Class in materials science). Below it, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics is a well-regarded business school and Jiangxi Normal University is the teacher-training flagship, though both are provincial-tier. Note that Jiangxi has no Project 985 university.
Can I study MBBS in English in Jiangxi?
No — as of the most recent published MOE list (2023–24), no Jiangxi university (including Nanchang University) is authorised to teach clinical medicine (MBBS) in English to international students. If English-taught MBBS is essential, look at provinces like Jilin, Liaoning, Sichuan or Fujian — and read our Study MBBS in China guide first.
Is studying in Jiangxi cheap?
Yes — among the most affordable in China: non-medical undergraduate tuition runs roughly ¥15,000–20,000/year and living costs about ¥2,000–3,000/month. Treat these as estimates and confirm fees with each university.
Does Jiangxi have a provincial scholarship?
Yes — the Jiangxi Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship, awarded in tiers: about ¥25,000/year (Category A, graduate), ¥20,000/year (Category B, undergraduate) and ¥6,000 (Category C, exchange/advanced), alongside the national CSC. Confirm current terms with each university.
Do I need to take the CSCA to study in Jiangxi?
If you're applying for an undergraduate program at a Chinese-Government-Scholarship university like Nanchang University, then from the 2026/27 intake yes — the CSCA is required, expanding to all universities by 2028. It tests Academic Chinese plus Maths (compulsory) and optional Physics/Chemistry, with the science papers available in English.