Study destination · Yunnan

Kunming

Comfortable seasons and diverse cultures

In southwestern China, Kunming offers a comfortable climate, beautiful natural surroundings and diverse ethnic cultures.

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City overview

Comfortable seasons and diverse cultures

In southwestern China, Kunming offers a comfortable climate, beautiful natural surroundings and diverse ethnic cultures. Urban services and daily amenities offer international students varied cultural and everyday experiences.

Public transport is convenient, with shopping, dining and services around campuses. Explore natural scenery and ethnic cultures alongside your studies.

Climate: Mild climate
Transport: Convenient public transport
Daily life: Well-developed urban services
Experience: Natural scenery and ethnic cultures

Education

Universities and programmes at different levels

Kunming offers comprehensive, technical, medical, teacher-training and business universities. Choose programmes by qualification, teaching language, subject and personal goals.

Some universities offer teaching and research resources in medicine, biology, agriculture, tourism. Explore Chinese- and English-taught programmes available to international students.

Universities: A range of university types and qualifications
Strengths: medicine, biology, agriculture, tourism
Teaching language: Chinese- and English-taught programmes
Scholarships: Government and university scholarships

Career paths

Opportunities shaped by diverse industries and city development

Kunming has industries including biomedicine, culture and tourism, modern agriculture, digital economy, offering ways to learn about Chinese companies, industry development and working environments.

Subject to applicable rules, students can explore company visits, internships, university-industry projects and innovation. After graduation, consider your subject, language skills and relevant policies when planning work or further study.

Industries: biomedicine, culture and tourism, modern agriculture, digital economy
Practice: Company visits, internships and innovation
Career support: Career guidance and alumni resources
Next steps: Career development or further study

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