📖 About the university

Xi'an Fanyi University is a private undergraduate university in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, best known for its strength in foreign languages and translation. It was founded in 1987 by the educator Ding Zuyi as the Xi'an Translation Training Institute, one of the earliest private higher-education ventures in reform-era China. It became a vocational college in 2000, was upgraded to undergraduate status by the Ministry of Education in 2005, and received bachelor's degree-granting authority in 2009. The university follows a distinctive "foreign languages plus commerce, tourism and digital technology" model, offering around forty undergraduate majors across the humanities, economics, management, engineering, education, arts and medicine. Its programmes in translation and interpreting, foreign languages, international trade and tourism management are particularly well regarded, and it holds several national and provincial first-class programme construction points. Set against the Zhongnan Mountains on the southern edge of Xi'an, it was among the first private universities in China recognised for innovation and entrepreneurship education.

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🌆 About Xi'an

Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province and one of the world's greatest ancient cities, serving as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and capital to numerous Chinese dynasties. With a metropolitan population of around 13 million, it remains encircled by a complete medieval city wall that is among the best preserved in China. The climate is temperate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Its landmarks are extraordinary, above all the Terracotta Army on the outskirts, along with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Bell Tower, and the ancient wall itself. Xi'an also has a large Hui Muslim community centered on the lively Muslim Quarter, where halal food and mosques are abundant, making it especially welcoming for Arab and Muslim students. Local specialities include roujiamo, hand-ripped biangbiang noodles, and yangrou paomo lamb soup. A growing metro, Xianyang International Airport, and high-speed rail connect it to Beijing, Chengdu, and Lanzhou. For an international student, Xi'an blends deep history, affordable living, strong universities, and one of the most halal-friendly environments in China.

💰 Fees & costs

💡 General estimates for international students in China; they vary by major and university, and the official figure is always on the university website.

🛂 Visa requirements by nationality

These are the general steps for the China student visa (X1/X2); details vary by the Chinese embassy in your country.