HSK University is an online course for the HSK exam. It teaches HSK 3.0 Bands 1–3 and HSK 4–5 in 104 lessons with vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, flashcards and AI-generated full-length mock exams, on the web, Android and Windows, in six interface languages. You can start free with no credit card.

Platform Comparison 2026

HSK University vs. Duolingo vs. HelloChinese vs. HSK Online

Which Chinese learning platform is best for the HSK exam? We compare features, pricing, and exam-readiness across four major tools.

104

Lessons across HSK 3.0 Bands 1–3, HSK 4 and HSK 5

HSK University course data, October 2026

Levels in HSK 3.0, in three stages (vs 6 in HSK 2.0)

Chinese Testing International

$9.90/mo

Starting price for HSK Pro; a free plan needs no card

hskuniversity.com/subscription

Fonctionnalité	HSK University	Duolingo	HelloChinese	HSK Online
Price	Free plan; Pro from $9.90/mo	Free; Super $9.99/mo	Free; Premium $11.99/mo	Free; VIP $5.99–$109.99
Organised by HSK level			Older HSK guidelines
HSK levels	HSK 3.0 Bands 1–3 + HSK 4–5	None	HSK-based (older)	HSK 1–6 (2.0)
Full mock exams	HSK 2.0 format; 1 free, more paid
AI voice tutor	Max and Ultra plans	Not checked	Speech recognition	Not checked
Audio	AI voice, lesson words
iPhone app	Coming soon
Interface languages	EN, ES, DE, FR, RU, Burmese	33	13	13

Questions fréquentes sur les plateformes d'apprentissage du chinois

: For the HSK exam, yes. HSK University is built around the HSK syllabus: HSK 3.0 Bands 1–3 and HSK 4–5 in 104 lessons, with full-length mock exams in the HSK 2.0 format. Duolingo teaches everyday Mandarin and is not organised by HSK level. Duolingo is the better pick for a light daily habit, and it has an iPhone app, which HSK University does not have yet.

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