Study in China from Bangladesh

Government (CSC) and university scholarships, strong engineering and medical programmes.

Quick answer: Students apply to universities (and for scholarships), receive a JW201/JW202 form and admission letter, then apply for an X1 visa at the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka.

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Visa

X1 study visa for programmes longer than 180 days

Official source, re-check due

Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) and university awards; 2026-27 dates to confirm

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Tuition

About CNY 20,000 to 60,000 a year

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

For MBBS, check BMDC recognition and that the programme is taught in English.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the X1 student visa.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in China (estimate)

Per year	CNY	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	CNY 20,000 to CNY 60,000	BDT 3.4 lakh to BDT 10.2 lakh
Living (typical)	CNY 42,000	BDT 7.1 lakh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in China from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is CNY 20,000 to CNY 60,000 a year (about BDT 3.4 lakh to BDT 10.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly CNY 42,000 a year (about BDT 7.1 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for China?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.