What HSK level top Chinese universities ask for
Scholarship notices set a floor (HSK 3–4). Competitive universities set their own, much higher bar for Chinese-taught bachelor's degrees. Below are four, quoted from their own documents.
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| University | Chinese requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peking University | HSK 6, score ≥ 210 | 2026 requirements for the route without a written exam. Some school-leaving exams allow alternatives (e.g. IB HL Chinese 6+). CSCA results are accepted as a national exam route: science and engineering applicants take Chinese (STEM), maths and physics or chemistry, all in Chinese. |
| Tsinghua University | HSK 5 or above, with more than 60 in listening, reading and writing | 2027, Chinese-English-taught programmes. English-taught programmes need no Chinese proficiency. Waiver possible for native speakers or Chinese-medium high schools. |
| Fudan University | HSK 5 with ≥ 210, or HSK 6 with ≥ 180 | 2027 Chinese-taught programmes. CSCA is step one of the application. Malaysian UEC holders exempt. HSK and CSCA scores valid two years from the exam date. Round 1: 1 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027. |
| Zhejiang University | By programme: most HSK 5 with 180; e.g. Communication HSK 5 (200), Journalism and Clinical Medicine HSK 6 (180), Chinese Language and Literature HSK 6 (210) | 2027 Chinese-taught programmes; each programme also lists its required CSCA subjects. |
Scores quoted are on the HSK 2.0 scale (Levels 3–6 out of 300). Check the current guide before applying; requirements change every year.
What about HSK 3.0 results?
These guides were written in HSK 2.0 terms (“HSK 5, 180”). As of 2026-11-13 CTI has published neither HSK 3.0 pass marks nor a 2.0–3.0 conversion, and none of the four guides says how a 3.0 result will be read. If you sit HSK 3.0 on 13 December, email the admissions office and ask which 3.0 level and score they will accept.
Planning from these numbers
- Fudan's first round closes 26 February 2027. Computer-based HSK on 9 January 2027 reports on 25 January; paper-based on 19 February — tight.
- A score of 210 at Level 5 is 70% of the maximum: aim for a comfortable margin on mocks before booking.
- Many programmes also need CSCA subjects — book both tests in the same season.
CSCA dates and subjects → · HSK dates 2027 →
Frequently asked
What HSK level does Peking University require?
For its 2026 no-written-exam route: HSK 6 with 210 or more (some national exams can substitute).
What HSK level does Tsinghua require?
For 2027 Chinese-English-taught programmes: HSK 5 or above with more than 60 in listening, reading and writing. English-taught programmes need none.
What HSK level does Fudan require?
For 2027 Chinese-taught programmes: HSK 5 with 210+ or HSK 6 with 180+, plus the CSCA.
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Official sources
- Peking University: 2026 score requirements for undergraduate admission without written examination
- Tsinghua University: international undergraduate eligibility 2027
- Fudan University: 2027 undergraduate admission information for Chinese-taught programmes, PDF
- Zhejiang University: Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes 2027 (HSK minimum per programme), PDF
- Chinese Embassy notice: 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship application (HSK requirements)
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