العربيةStudy abroad at Zhangjiakou
Overview
Country
ChinaPopulation
4,118,900
Universities
8
Summer / Winter Temperature
Summer: 22°C–30°C / Winter: -14°C–-3°C
Why study at Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou is a historic northern Chinese city in Hebei Province, internationally celebrated as the co-host city of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and a burgeoning national base for renewable clean energy (wind and solar), winter sports management, agricultural science, and medical education. Connected to Beijing in just 50 minutes via high-speed bullet train, Zhangjiakou is home to Hebei North University (HBU), renowned for its WHO-recognized English-taught Clinical Medicine (MBBS) degree, alongside Hebei Institute of Building Technology and Zhangjiakou University. Students benefit from very affordable tuition fees, clean mountain air, modern post-Olympic sports facilities, and low living expenses with Hebei Provincial Government Scholarships.
Fees
Tuition fees in Zhangjiakou are among the most economical in northern China. Accredited English-medium MBBS medical programs at Hebei North University range between ¥26,000 and ¥30,000 per year (approx. US$3,600–$4,200). Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in Engineering, IT, and Business range from ¥14,000 to ¥22,000 per year ($1,950–$3,050). Campus student dormitories cost between ¥450 and ¥900 per month. Monthly living expenses are very low, averaging ¥1,200 to ¥2,200.
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (Chinese yuan) |
|---|---|
| University international student dorm (monthly) | ¥675 |
| Rent, 1-bed private apartment in city centre (Qiaoxi / Qiaodong) | ¥1,450 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | ¥925 |
| Utilities (heating, electricity, water, gas) | ¥170 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed unlimited) | ¥53 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls) | ¥43 |
| Monthly public transport & bus pass | ¥70 |
| Monthly grocery & campus cafeteria food budget | ¥1,125 |
| Coffee / Hot beverage in café | ¥16 |
| Cinema ticket (standard / 3D) | ¥35 |
Admission requirements
High School Graduation Certificate & Transcripts
Certified secondary school certificate and official transcripts with notarized English or Chinese translations, with solid foundation in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for medical applicants (minimum 70%+).
Language Proficiency & Medical Examination
IELTS Academic (6.0+) or TOEFL iBT (80+) for English MBBS programs (or passing university interview); HSK 4 for Chinese programs, plus standard Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
Student Visa
International students require a Chinese X1 Study Visa. Key documents: official Admission Notice and Form JW202/JW201 issued by Hebei North University, valid passport, and physical exam report. Within 30 days of arrival in Zhangjiakou, the university assists the student in registering for the Student Residence Permit with the Zhangjiakou Municipal Public Security Bureau.
How to Study
Choose your degree program (e.g., English-medium MBBS at Hebei North University).
Submit your online application with notarized transcripts, passport copy, and physical exam.
Pass the university academic interview.
Receive your official Admission Notice and Form JW202.
Apply for your X1 Visa at the Chinese Embassy or Visa Center.
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport, take the 50-minute bullet train to Zhangjiakou, check into campus dormitories, and complete residence registration.