Kunming · Southwest China
云南大学
Yunnan University
Comprehensive university in Kunming, the mild-climate "Spring City"; strong in ecology and ethnology and close to Southeast Asia.
Key facts
- Location
- Kunming, Yunnan · Southwest China
- Recognition
- Project 211, Double First-Class
- Teaching languages
- Chinese, English (some programs)
- Intakes
- Spring (February/March), Fall (September)
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Accepts CSC scholarship students
- Tuition (bachelor's)
- ¥10,000–20,000 per year
Tuition and deadlines
| Program | Tuition per year (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | ¥10,000–20,000 |
2026 bachelor's: 10,000 (humanities, economics, law, management), 11,000 (sciences, engineering, agriculture), 15,000 (arts, medicine) CNY per year; English-taught majors cost 5,000 more. Insurance 800 CNY per year. The brochures are hosted on chinadaily.com.cn and linked from YNU's official English site.
Application windows
31 May 2026
Bachelor's, 2026 entry (past)
30 Jun 2026
Yunnan University International Student Scholarship, 2026 entry (past)
Checked 24 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages and brochures (sources at right). Fees and dates can change each year; confirm on the official site before you apply.
Known for
Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Humanities
Scholarships you can apply for
All scholarships →Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China's flagship full scholarship for international students. It waives tuition, provides on-campus housing and a monthly stipend, and includes comprehensive medical insurance.
Provincial & Municipal Government Scholarships
Many provinces and cities fund international students at their local universities. Awards range from partial tuition waivers to full packages with a living allowance.
University Scholarships
Most universities that admit international students run their own scholarships, from first-year tuition waivers to merit awards for continuing students with strong grades.
How to apply
- 1Check programs and deadlines on the official website.
- 2Prepare your documents — see the checklist.
- 3Apply for scholarships at the same time; CSC deadlines are often earlier than admission deadlines.
- 4After admission, apply for your student visa.