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Double First-Class university with mathematics designated a world first-class disciplineSeven subject areas ranked in the global top 1% by citations24 colleges and teaching departments plus a graduate school

Xiangtan University

湘潭大学

Xiangtan, Hunan
Est. 1958
44000 Students
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Founded
1958
Students
44000
Ranking
Top 200 China
International
1500

About

Xiangtan University is a comprehensive public university in Xiangtan, Hunan Province, founded in 1958 and jointly supported by the Hunan Provincial People's Government, China's Ministry of Education and the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. Designated a national key comprehensive university by the State Council in 1978 and among the first Chinese institutions authorised to confer master's degrees in 1981, it entered the national Double First-Class co...

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Double First-Class university with mathematics designated a world first-class discipline

Seven subject areas ranked in the global top 1% by citations

24 colleges and teaching departments plus a graduate school

18 doctoral and 55 master's level programmes across ten disciplines

Nearly 90 cooperation agreements with over 60 international partner institutions

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Programs

2 Programs

Chinese Language Program

Non-Degree1 SemesterChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 7,000 CNY
per year
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Chinese Language Program

Non-Degree1 YearChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 14,000 CNY
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Student Accommodation

On-Campus Housing Options

International students are housed on campus through the International Exchange Center. A double room costs CNY 600 per month and a single room CNY 900 per month, with utilities paid separately by the resident. Compulsory medical insurance is charged at CNY 400 per semester or CNY 800 per year.

Important Information

  • Accommodation fees are paid per semester or academic year
  • Room allocation is subject to availability
  • Prices may vary and should be confirmed with the university
  • Deposit may be required upon check-in

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Academic transcripts

Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+
  • HSK 4 for Chinese programs
  • English proficiency certificate

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Location
Xiangtan, Hunan
Founded
1958
Students
44000
International
1500
Ranking
Top 200 China
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