SICAS uses the “Modern Metropolises” category to highlight major Chinese cities that combine strong higher education resources, modern infrastructure, diverse industries, and developed urban services. These cities are important regional centres for education, research, business, technology, and industry.
Compared with Beijing and Shanghai, many of these cities can offer a more affordable cost of living while still providing a wide range of study and career opportunities for international students.
The cities currently featured in this category are:
Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Tianjin, Suzhou, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Changsha, Hefei, Shenyang, Harbin, Changchun, Wuxi, Foshan, and Dongguan.
When choosing a city, consider your field of study, university options, budget, lifestyle, and career goals.