In China, the golden days of summer are slowly coming to an end. As campuses open their doors to Fall 2022 students, they are also opening online application portals to 2023 Intake students!
The 2023 Intake has arrived in China.
Here is everything you need to know to begin your study in China journey in Spring or Fall 2023!
But first… The Chinese border is only partially open. Check more information here.
2023 Intake Start and End Dates
Applications to study in China in 2023 will follow this general timeline:
- Applications to start studying in February/March 2023 are due in November-January
- Applications to start studying September 2023 are due either in September-December or from March-July.
Some programs, such as Tsinghua University programs, may be due as early as September.
To check your program’s deadline, you can search your program/university in our free database:
Programs Open Now
To check which applications are due soon, check the list here: All Upcoming Deadlines for Chinese Universities
On China Admissions, you can search English-taught programs all across China and apply with just one application in just one click!
- Step 1: Make an account on China Admissions here
- Step 2: Find your program here and click “Apply Now”
- Step 3: Upload all your documents and pay the application fee
- Step 4: China Admission will review your application and contact you if there is anything to fix
- Step 5: We will submit the application to the university
You can also check scholarship information here: China Scholarships Guide for International Students
Will the Chinese border be open in 2023?
Everything we know about the Chinese border is here: When can international students go to China?
We update that page with the latest news every day. Please check it for information like quarantine times and costs, procedures to enter China, and the current border status.
When should you start applying for 2023 Intake at Chinese universities?
Applying early is the #1 way you can increase your chances of admission to a Chinese university. If you want a scholarship or are applying to a competitive program like an MBA or MBBS, you should absolutely apply as early as possible.
Students who apply early get priority selection for university scholarships, picked first for programs with limited spots, and earlier admissions notifications. You also get more time to correct any document mistakes, upload additional information that university may request, and get advice from our award-winning counselor team!
Read More: FAQ: How Early Should You Apply for 2023 Intake?
Study Chinese in 2023
There are many amazing programs for you to choose from if you want to study Chinese in China or online!
Here are all Chinese programs. You can also see the options below:

1 on 1 Online Chinese Classes Popular Free Trial Class Available
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)

1 on 1 Online Chinese Classes
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)

Contemporary China and Chinese Culture Online Course
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)

Contemporary China and Chinese Culture Online Course
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
How to start an application for 2023 Intake?
On China Admissions, you can search English-taught programs all across China and apply with just one application in just one click!
- Step 1: Make an account on China Admissions here
- Step 2: Find your program here and click “Apply Now”
- Step 3: Upload all your documents and pay the application fee
- Step 4: China Admission will review your application and contact you if there is anything to fix
- Step 5: We will submit the application to the university
Study Outside of China in 2023
If you want to apply to other countries, or explore the possibilities of universities outside of China, you can use our sister site Global Admissions!
With one platform, you can apply to universities all around the world by submitting one application package!
Here are the steps
- Book a free call with us to talk about your plans here.
- Find a program to apply for on Global Admissions here.
- Upload your application documents onto our platform.
- We will contact you if anything needs to be fixed.
- We will send your documents to the university.
- Receive your acceptance to study abroad!
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