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HSK Guide

Your gateway to top Chinese universities.

HSK is the standardized Chinese proficiency test. Hit the right level, unlock the right campus.

HSK structure overview

HSK 3.0 structure

Levels

Pick your target

HSK 1-2

Basic survival Chinese, ~300 words.

HSK 3

Daily, school and work topics, ~600 words.

HSK 4

Most universities' minimum for Chinese-taught programs.

HSK 5

Top-tier universities (Tsinghua, SJTU). Read newspapers fluently.

HSK 6

Near-native. Required for top humanities & medical programs.

By field of study

Admission thresholds

Science & Engineering

HSK 4 (180+)

HSK 5 boosts admission to top universities.

Medicine & Pre-med

HSK 4-5

Required before clinical internships, even for English-taught MBBS.

Business & Economics

HSK 5

Case study analysis demands strong Chinese reading skills.

Humanities & Arts

HSK 5-6

Essay-heavy programs require near-native fluency.