HSK University: product facts
HSK University helps learners study Mandarin Chinese and prepare for HSK exams through structured courses, vocabulary practice, exercises and tutoring tools. It offers free access alongside paid plans.
Current course coverage
The course library offers HSK 3.0 bands 1-3 and HSK 4-5 courses. Older HSK 1-3 course links now lead to the corresponding new band overview. Shared vocabulary and grammar libraries remain available. Our course selection is separate from the examination formats offered by test centres.
| Brand | HSK University |
| Operator | HSK Digital LLC, Wyoming, USA |
| Interface languages | English, German, Russian, Spanish, Burmese and French |
| Available platforms | Web, Android and Windows desktop - see the download page |
| Courses | HSK 3.0 Bands 1-3 (shown as HSK 1-3) and HSK 4-5, which follow the HSK 2.0 syllabus (HSK 3.0 exams start worldwide on December 13, 2026). 104 lessons and 345 grammar points in total. HSK 6 and Bands 7-9 are in development. |
| Free plan | Free forever, no credit card, no trial clock. Most lessons are free; 3 lessons per course and one section in most lessons need a paid plan. Includes one full mock exam in total and AI chat (10 messages a day). |
| Paid plans | HSK Pro $9.90 a month or $79 a year; HSK Max $19.90 a month; HSK Ultra $49 a month (prices in US dollars, October 2026). The app's plan screen shows the current price before purchase. |
| Mock exams | Full-length and timed, generated fresh for each attempt in the HSK 2.0 paper format. Free plan: one full exam. Pro: one a month. Max: three a week. Ultra: unlimited. |
| Audio | Lesson and vocabulary audio is AI text-to-speech, not native-speaker recordings. |
| AI voice tutor | Real-time speaking practice on HSK Max (60 minutes a month) and HSK Ultra (200 minutes a month). |
| iPhone and iPad | No iOS app yet. |
| Support | support@hskuniversity.com |
Study tools
- Structured lessons with vocabulary, reading and grammar.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards and listening practice.
- Mock exams and exercises for preparation.
- AI chat and voice tutoring, with access and usage limits depending on the plan.
- A learner community, podcasts and a human tutor marketplace.
Free and paid access
You can start learning for free. Some lessons, deeper practice and AI features have access or usage limits. The app's plan screen shows current prices, included features and billing options before purchase. Tutor bookings are separate from learning subscriptions.
Explore the courses or choose an available app.
Exam information and corrections
HSK examination dates and formats come from Chinese Testing International. Confirm the version offered by your test centre before booking. Our HSK 3.0 guide explains what to check.
Product facts checked October 2, 2026. Read our editorial policy or send corrections to support@hskuniversity.com.