China is no longer just an economic destination, but has become one of the world's largest higher education centers, with universities that offer advanced specializations at a very affordable cost compared to Europe and America. But the question that preoccupies most of the students is: What are the best majors to study in China? In this guide, we will guide you to the most important specializations required, and to clarify their advantages, approximate cost, and the best universities in them.
1 Medicine and medical sciences
Medicine is one of the most requested specialties from Arab and international students in China, thanks to the quality of education and modern, international standards.
- Teaching in more than 45 Chinese universities, some of which are in full English.
- Extensive clinical training opportunities in advanced teaching hospitals.
- Much lower cost compared to America, Canada and Europe for the same quality.
2 All kinds of engineering
As a global industrial and technological power, China provides a rich environment for practical and innovative engineering students.
- Civil and Architectural Engineering, supported by massive infrastructure projects.
- Electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.
- Renewable energy engineering is a rapidly growing field as China is heading towards clean energy.
3 IT and Artificial Intelligence
With the tremendous technological advances in China, computer science majors have become one of the most demanding and developed fields for international students.
- Computer Science and Software Engineering.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning—China is one of the world's leading countries in this field.
- Information Security and Data Science.
Confused between more than one specialty?The Masar team helps you choose the major and university that best suits your career ambition.
استشارة مجانية4 Economics, international trade and business administration
As the second largest economy in the world and the owner of a wide global trading network, China gives economics and trade students a deep understanding of the mechanisms of modern economics.
- International economics and foreign trade.
- Business Administration (MBA) and Entrepreneurship.
- Finance and Banking, with an increasing focus on Fintech.
5 Chinese language and literature
China is the world's number one destination for learning Chinese in a specialized academically, through prestigious universities dedicated to this field.
- An ideal path for anyone who wants to work in translation, teaching, or trade with China.
- The cost of study is relatively low compared to the rest of the majors.
- A high school certificate with a minimum average of 65% is often required.
6 Other promising specialties
- Mathematics and Statistics: A globally powerful educational system in this field.
- Renewable energy and sustainability: With huge Chinese investments in this sector.
- Design and Applied Arts: Creative environment supported by a sophisticated manufacturing industry.
7 Comparison of the cost of the most prominent specialties
| specialty | Estimated annual cost (dollar) |
|---|---|
| human medicine | 4,200 – 9,800 |
| geometry | 3,500 – 7,000 |
| Information technology / artificial intelligence | 3,000 – 6,500 |
| Economics and international trade | 2,500 – 3,500 |
| Chinese language and literature | 1,250 – 2,500 |
Prices are approximate and vary by university and city, and are often higher in medicine and engineering than theoretical disciplines.