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Yunnan University

Kunming, Yunnan, China

Founded 1922

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Double First‑Class comprehensive university located in southwest China.

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4 courses listed for international applicants.

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Programs & Courses

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Yunnan University

China

Master of Applied Economics

Master Economics & Finance
Tuition €2,620 €2620 per academic year Fee description: Tuition converted from official RMB 19000 per academic year for this full‑time English‑taught master programme. Tuition only covers classroom‑based academic teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee, mandatory international‑student medical‑insurance fee, campus dormitory accommodation costs, textbook expenses and all other personal living expenditures. Qualified scholarship applicants can obtain tuition waiver benefits following Yunnan University scholarship management rules. Euro‑denominated fee figures are for reference only, subject to annual admission‑policy adjustment and foreign‑exchange‑rate changes.
Duration Full‑time | 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Applied Economics programme is offered by the School of Economics, Yunnan University. Centering on regional economic development, border economy, resource‑based economic research and developing‑country economic issues, this programme pays special attention to economic practice research for southwest China and Southeast‑Asia neighbouring regions. Core teaching modules include microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, regional economic analysis, border trade research and development economics. This programme integrates theoretical lectures, economic case analysis, policy research discussion and off‑campus economic‑practice investigation activities. Each international student receives one‑on‑one academic guidance from a supervisor throughout the whole study cycle. Students are required to fulfil all course‑credit requirements, complete economic‑investigation practice tasks, finish independent economic‑research papers and pass final thesis defence to acquire the master degree. Qualified overseas students may apply for various national‑level, provincial‑level and university‑level scholarships to relieve study‑related financial pressure. 

Yunnan University

China

Master of Biological Science

Master Other
Tuition €2,620 €2620 per academic year Fee description: Tuition converted from official RMB 19000 per academic year for this full‑time English‑taught master programme. Tuition only covers classroom‑based academic teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee, mandatory international‑student medical‑insurance fee, campus dormitory accommodation costs, textbook expenses and all other personal living expenditures. Qualified scholarship applicants can obtain tuition waiver benefits following Yunnan University scholarship management rules. Euro‑denominated fee figures are for reference only, subject to annual admission‑policy adjustment and foreign‑exchange‑rate changes.
Duration Full‑time | 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Biological Science programme belongs to the School of Life Sciences of Yunnan University. Relying on Yunnan’s abundant animal and plant germplasm resources, this programme mainly involves molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant and animal resource research, genetic diversity and biological adaptation mechanisms under plateau environment. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge teaching, molecular‑biology laboratory operation, specimen sorting and wild biological resource field surveys. Every enrolled international student will be assigned a professional academic supervisor, who provides whole‑cycle guidance including course selection, research topic confirmation, experimental scheme design and postgraduate dissertation writing. Students need to complete all required course credits, carry out biological‑related experimental or field research tasks, conduct independent scientific exploration and pass thesis defence for degree conferral. International applicants meeting relevant criteria are allowed to apply for multiple scholarship projects funded by national government, Yunnan provincial authority and Yunnan University. 

Yunnan University

China

Master of Computer Science and Technology

Master Computer Science & IT
Tuition €2,760 €2760 per academic year Fee description: Tuition converted from official RMB 20000 per academic year for this full‑time English‑taught master programme. Tuition only covers classroom‑based academic teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee, mandatory international‑student medical‑insurance fee, campus dormitory accommodation costs, textbook expenses and all other personal living expenditures. Qualified scholarship applicants can obtain tuition waiver benefits following Yunnan University scholarship management rules. Euro‑denominated fee figures are for reference only, subject to annual admission‑policy adjustment and foreign‑exchange‑rate changes.
Duration Full‑time | 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Computer Science and Technology programme is delivered by the School of Information Science and Engineering at Yunnan University. The programme focuses on artificial intelligence technology, big‑data processing, computer network technology, intelligent system development and cross‑border digital application research combining southwest regional characteristics. The faculty includes full‑time university researchers and industry visiting experts. The curriculum consists of theoretical courses, algorithm practice, project‑oriented laboratory training and technical seminar activities. Under supervisor guidance, international students can participate in university scientific‑research projects and technical practice work. Students must complete all course credits, finish technical research or system‑development projects and pass master thesis defence to graduate. Eligible international candidates can submit applications for Chinese Government Scholarship, Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship and university‑set scholarships to cover part of their study costs.

Yunnan University

China

Master of Ecology

Master Other
Tuition €2,620 €2620 per academic year Fee description: Tuition converted from official RMB 19000 per academic year for this full‑time English‑taught master programme. Tuition only covers classroom‑based academic teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee, mandatory international‑student medical‑insurance fee, campus dormitory accommodation costs, textbook expenses and all other personal living expenditures. Qualified scholarship applicants can obtain tuition waiver benefits following Yunnan University scholarship management rules. Euro‑denominated fee figures are for reference only, subject to annual admission‑policy adjustment and foreign‑exchange‑rate changes.
Duration Full‑time | 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Ecology programme is operated by the School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences at Yunnan University. Benefiting from Yunnan province’s extremely rich biological diversity and typical plateau‑mountain ecological background, this programme focuses on biodiversity conservation, plateau ecosystem structure and function, ecological restoration, resource sustainable utilization and global ecological‑environment change research. The teaching team consists of university full‑time professors, researchers and overseas guest scholars. The programme integrates classroom theoretical lectures, laboratory experimental training, long‑term field observation and field investigation in Yunnan’s diverse ecological sites. Students will receive systematic academic training covering ecological theory, field investigation technology, biological data analysis, ecological modelling and conservation‑oriented research methodologies. During the study period, students are required to finish course learning, participate in academic seminars and complete independent research projects. To graduate and obtain the master degree, candidates shall finish all compulsory and elective course credits, complete thesis research work and pass the formal master thesis defence. Eligible international applicants can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship, Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship and Yunnan University internal scholarships to support their overseas study expenses.

Location

Where Yunnan University is based.

  • Country
    China
  • State / Region
    Yunnan
  • City
    Kunming
  • Address
    No.2 Cuihu North Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan Province
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