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A regional 211 option in Urumqi with particular relevance for applicants interested in Central Asian studies, regional trade and lower-cost study.
Xinjiang University 72.8
新疆大学 · Urumqi, Xinjiang
211Double First-Class
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Xinjiang University international admissions
Key numbers
| Students | 41,269 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 24,002 |
| Postgraduates | 15,192 |
| Int’l students | 348 |
| Int’l share | 0.8% |
| Campus area | 508.5 ha |
| Faculty & staff | 2,196 |
Source: https://www.xju.edu.cn/xxgk/xdjj.htm
Figures are as published by the universities and may be outdated or defined differently. Always verify with the university.
Recommendation index
A transparent 0–100 recommendation index. 70 points are the base: a university enters this catalogue only after passing the basic screen (China's Ministry of Education list, a degree CSCSE can verify, programmes open to international students), so all of them are options worth considering. The remaining 30 points are scored from public figures, and the largest part of that is a published overall-strength standing (ShanghaiRanking / 软科, 2025 edition). It is our own composite — not an official ranking and not a measure of teaching quality.
| Index | 72.8 72.8 / 100 |
|---|---|
| In our catalogue (base points) | 70 / 70 |
| Overall strength (public ranking standing) | 0 / 24 · #174/812 · 2025 |
| Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9) | 1.2 / 2.4 · Double First-Class |
| Scale (registered students) | 1.1 / 1.5 · 41269 |
| Faculty intensity (staff per student) | 0.2 / 1.2 · 5.3% |
| Internationalisation (international student share) | 0 / 0.6 · 0.8% |
| Campus size (hectares) | 0.3 / 0.3 · 508.5 ha |
Based on 6 of 6 indicators (missing ones are excluded, not counted as zero).
Composition: base 70 (in the catalogue) + assessment 30 (published overall-strength standing as the main part, then level, scale, faculty intensity, internationalisation, campus size). Indicators without data are excluded.
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About
Xinjiang University (新疆大学) is a public university in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region in north-west China. It is listed under the 211 Project and the Double First-Class initiative and was founded in 1924. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes are open to international applicants, subject to programme requirements. Urumqi has a dry continental climate and low living costs, and its location makes it relevant for students interested in Central Asian studies and regional trade; it is the only university from this city in our directory. Tuition, language requirements and deadlines are set per programme, so verify them on the university's official website (xju.edu.cn).
| Chinese name | 新疆大学 |
|---|---|
| City | Urumqi |
| Province | Xinjiang |
| Type | 211, Double First-Class |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Competent authority | 新疆维吾尔自治区 |
| MOE code | 4165010755 |
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
Official admissions snapshot
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Official application route
Use the international-student admissions page to identify the programme and current guide. Chinese-taught and English-taught routes can require different language evidence.
Check before applying
- Whether the intended programme is open to international students.
- The exact HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or other language evidence accepted.
- The current age, academic and document requirements for your degree level.
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For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Xinjiang University.
- Language route: English-taught programmes usually do not require HSK at entry; Chinese-taught programmes typically expect HSK 4 or 5.
- Documents: transcripts, graduation certificate, recommendation letters, passport pages and a foreigner physical examination form — some need notarisation or translation.
- Scholarships: CSC, provincial and university awards run their own deadlines, usually earlier than the university's own intake deadline.
- Timing: most intakes begin in September, with applications opening in the previous autumn and closing in spring.
Admission requirements
一、 资助对象 优先推荐人员 一般申请条件 周边国家孔子学院（课堂）、汉语中心（课堂）的优秀学员 须为拥有外国国籍的公民，身体健康 我区高等院校在周边国家友好学校优秀学生及教师 自觉遵守中国政府的法律法规，遵守新疆大学的规章制度 参加中外语言交流合作中心主办的各类汉语考试及外国留学生汉语水平考试（ HSK ）且成绩优异者 不得同时享受中国政府其他各类奖学金 二、 招收条件 序号 层次 要求 1 本科 不超过 25 周岁，具有高中或以上学历 2 硕士 不超过 35 周岁，具有本科或以上学历 3 博士 不超过 45 周岁，具有硕士或以上学历 三、 申请流程 1. cn/stuapplication/ ）注册个人账户，并按要求和步骤提交相关报名材料。 语言能力证明：中文授课类专业需 HSK 等级证书，英文授课类专业需提交 IELTS 、 TOEFL 成绩证书或学校出具的英文授课证明。
Tuition
免交注册费、学费和校内住宿费（ 10 个月）；
Programs
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Common questions
Where is Xinjiang University located?
Xinjiang University (新疆大学) is in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. The campus covers about 508.5 hectares.
How many international students study at Xinjiang University?
Publicly reported figures list about 348 international students — around 0.8% of the student body.
Is Xinjiang University part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: 211, Double First-Class.
How do I apply to Xinjiang University?
Applications go through the university's own portal or the CSC online system, and each programme sets its own documents and deadline. If you are not sure which route fits your case, ask our team first.
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