Master's Degree
A master's degree in China is the most popular path for our CIS clients. CSC odds here are dramatically higher (50–70% vs. 30–40% for bachelor's), and almost every programme is taught in English. Ideal if you already hold a bachelor's and want to strengthen your CV with an international degree without huge financial outlays.
- HSK 5+ or IELTS 6.5+
- 70% receive CSC
- Tuition ¥20–48k/year
Program
2–3 years
Who it suits
- Bachelor graduates from Russia and the CIS
- Professionals aged 23–32 looking to change careers
- Future CSC applicants (master's candidates have priority)
- Those aiming for R&D or research work
Requirements
- Bachelor's diploma with transcript (apostilled)
- GPA 4.0+/5 (for top universities)
- HSK 5+ or IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 90+
- Up to 35 years old
- 2 references from professors or an employer
- Motivation letter + research statement (for research-track programmes)
What you will study
Each block is a separate module with practice and curator support.
Semesters 1–2
Core courses in the major and research methodology. Choosing a thesis supervisor.
Semesters 3–4
Advanced electives, starting work on the master's thesis.
Semesters 5–6
Thesis defence and optionally a Q3–Q4 Scopus publication.
Как проходит обучение
Where our graduates go
Figures are based on our 2020–2025 graduates. Salaries are current for 2026.
- PhD position at a C9 with CSCFull ¥3,500/month stipend
- Senior Engineer / Data Scientist¥20–35k/month
- Manager at Bytedance/Tencent/Alibaba¥25–45k/month
- University lecturer in your home countryHigh rate
- Your own R&D project with a Chinese partnerThrough our network
Salaries vary significantly based on location, experience, and employer. Figures shown are indicative ranges based on alumni data and market research.
Top universities for master's degree
Direct agreements, personal application support and CSC assistance.
Frequent questions
STEM (engineering, IT) — usually 2.5–3 years. Humanities and business — 2 years. Exact length depends on the university and major.
All questions on the FAQ.
University admission decisions are made by universities. ChinaEduEasy assists with the application process.
Book a consultation
Your curator will select 3–5 universities for your profile and explain how to get a CSC grant up to 100% on this program.
What you get in 30 minutes
- — A realistic CSC chance estimate
- — A list of 3 target universities with rationale
- — Budget from–to with currency calculation
- — A document checklist and submission calendar