About HSK University
HSK University is a free Chinese-learning platform built entirely around the official HSK proficiency exam — used by more than 41,000 learners every month, in 186 countries.
We exist to make serious Chinese exam preparation free and accessible to anyone, anywhere. Most quality HSK resources sit behind paywalls or scatter across PDFs, apps, and videos with no structure. HSK University brings the whole path together — lessons, vocabulary, mock exams, and an AI tutor — aligned to the official HSK curriculum, including the new HSK 3.0 standard rolling out worldwide in 2026.
What we offer
- Structured lessons for HSK 1–5 and the new HSK 3.0 bands, following the official vocabulary and grammar syllabus.
- Full-length mock exams in the real HSK format, with instant scoring and every answer explained.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards and native audio for every official vocabulary word.
- An AI tutor and AI voice tutor for conversation and pronunciation practice.
- Daily podcasts and a learner community to keep practice consistent.
- A genuinely free tier — the core curriculum, lessons, and mock tests cost nothing.
Who it's for
Our learners range from complete beginners taking their first HSK 1 lesson to advanced students preparing for the new HSK 3.0 advanced bands (7–9). We're used most heavily in Myanmar — our single largest market — and across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with the interface available in English, German, Russian, Spanish, and Burmese.
How we build our content
Every guide and lesson is built from the official HSK examination syllabus and cross-checked against primary sources — not repackaged from other blogs. Exam facts (vocabulary counts, scoring, format, transition rules) are verified against official documentation, and each guide carries a "last verified" date so you can see how current it is. You can read the details of that process on our editorial & fact-check policy page.
Start with a guide
New here? These are good places to begin:
- Learn Chinese for Free — the complete beginner's roadmap
- What is HSK 3.0? The new 9-level system explained
- Take a free HSK practice test
- HSK vocabulary list by level
Contact
Questions, corrections, or partnership ideas? Email us at support@hskuniversity.com. We take content corrections seriously — if you spot an error in any guide, tell us and we'll review it.
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