University

Yanbian University

Information updated 14.08.2026

Yanbian University or 延边大学 ( YBU ) – public higher education institution in China. The history of YBU can be traced back to1949. The main building of the university is located in Yanji inside an urban campus. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process is based on the certificate of previous education provided by the applicant and academic performance. Throughout the admission period more than 80 percent of applicants successfully enroll to the university. Nevertheless, in YBU the ratio may vary dramatically depending on the study program. Like in many universities of China the academic year consists of two semesters.

A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 7,500 USD. Doing your master’s studies at YBU is not cheap – a year of studies will cost you 7,500 USD. In addition, the scholarships provided by the university allow for partial coverage of tuition expenses. On the official website ( http://www.ybu.edu.cn ) of the university you can find a more accurate information regarding the tuition fees of different programs. The composition of the university. Yanbian University is a big educational institution, attended by more than 29 thousand students. The university accepts applications from foreign students. YBU has around 1% of foreign students.

The education is provided by more than 1300 teachers and professors. During studies the students have the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs. Infrastructure of YBU. There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room