We all know lots of dramas in high school or office settings, but we cannot forget our beloved university based dramas! This is a small but slowly growing collection of great c-dramas primarily in a university setting. Suggestions for additions to this list are welcome!

University C-Dramas

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Li Yu Bing (Steven Zhang) is a shy boy who dreams of becoming a professional hockey player, but struggles with his loud and abrasive tablemate Tang Xue (Wu Qian) during elementary school. Years later, they reunite at university, where Li Yu Bing is a celebrated hockey player and Tang Xue's speed skating dreams are fading. Initially seeking revenge, Li Yu Bing enlists Tang Xue as his assistant, hoping to torment her. However, they gradually develop mutual respect and inspiration, helping each other rediscover their passion for sports. Their journey is complicated by disapproving parents and romantic rivals who challenge their growing relationship. Can this two former childhood enemies transform their rivalry into a supportive partnership on and off the ice? Based on a novel by Jiu Xiao Qi, "Skate into Love" is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Chu Yui Bun.

Skate into Love

The Skating Love Team

JSTV

Computer science major Bei Wei Wei (Zheng Shuang) wants to become a leading video game developer who is known for her skills, not just her good looks. She spends her free time on a role-playing video game, but is in for a complete shock one day when her “online husband” dumps her. In another twist, the game’s leading player makes her an “online proposal.” She accepts, and the duo draws close in the virtual world. However, she soon learns that her new online “spouse” is someone she knows in real life: her college senior Xiao Nai (Yang Yang). The pair begin to spend time together both online and in the physical world. Could their online chemistry lead them to romance in the real world, too? This 2016 Chinese drama is based on the novel by Gu Man.

Love O2O

The Love O2O Team

Tencent TV

Situ Mo (Xing Fei), a university student on the brink of graduation, struggles to determine her future path amid overwhelming expectations and self-doubt. When she meets Gu Wei Yi (Lin Yi), a focused and brilliant physics student, her perspective begins to change. Wei Yi takes it upon himself to help Situ Mo navigate her uncertainty, encouraging her to follow her heart and embrace life's possibilities rather than conforming to rigid expectations. As they grow closer, Wei Yi helps Situ Mo discover her true desires and potential, challenging her to break free from traditional constraints. Based on a novel by Zhao Qian Qian, this is a 2019 Chinese romantic drama directed by Zhu Dong Ning.

Put Your Head On My Shoulder

Lean on Me 

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Aspiring figure skater student Sang Tian (Chen Yao) promised her family that she would get into the same prestigious university her mother used to attend. Although she has to pass a test to enter, she expects to ace it… until she doesn’t, and panic sets in. In desperation, she disguises herself as a male ice hockey player and tries out for the college team. Unexpectedly, she does well, and the coach asks her to join. However, her former nemesis Wen Bing (Darren Chen) plays for the same team, and things get worse when she has to share a dormitory with him! As she struggles to keep her secret, Sang Tian and Wen Bing strike up a formidable partnership on the ice, leading to the team’s success. Now with a shot at the championship, Sang Tian and Wen Bing face their biggest sporting challenge yet. But will Wen Bing discover her true identity, and what will this mean for their team? This 2020 Chinese drama was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

My Unicorn Girl

Love On Ice ⛸️💖

HunanTV

Tang Yi Bai (Dylan Xiong), a former champion swimmer wrongfully accused of doping, returns to competitive swimming after a four-year hiatus at South Physical Education College. Competing alongside his best friend Qi Rui Feng (Huang Sheng Chi) against rival Ou Yang Heng (Pang Han Chen), Yi Bai encounters Yun Duo (Tan Song Yun), a rookie sports reporter with a water phobia who coincidentally rents a room in his family home. As they become friends, Yun Duo helps Yi Bai navigate the challenges of proving his innocence and reclaiming his swimming career. This is a 2017 Chinese drama series based on the novel "Lang Hua Yi Duo Duo" by Jiu Xiao Qi.

My Mr. Mermaid

Just Keep Swimming

Tencent

Zhou Xiao (Liu Ren Yu), a literature student passionate about detective novels, meets Zhao Fan Zhou (Gong Jun), a serious forensic science major. Despite his cold demeanor, Fan Zhou is charmed by Zhou Xiao's bubbly personality, and they quickly become a couple. After eventually parting ways, fate unexpectedly reunites them, challenging them to pursue their dreams in both career and love. Adapted from the novel "Sailing Round and Round in Circles" by Zhao Qian Qian, this is a 2020 Chinese romantic drama directed by Xing Xiao.

The Love Equations

The Love Detectives Team

MangoTV

Luo Zhi (Hu Bing Qing) and Sheng Huai Nan (Hu Yi Tian) were childhood friends whose connection faded over time. Now in university, they unexpectedly cross paths again, with Luo Zhi harboring unspoken feelings for Huai Nan that have persisted for fifteen years. During an excursion in Red Canyon Valley, their old friendship is rekindled, and romantic sparks begin to emerge. However, external interference and misunderstandings threaten to derail their budding relationship. As they navigate these challenges, Luo Zhi and Huai Nan must decide whether their reconnection can overcome the obstacles standing in their way. Based on the novel by Ba Yue Chang An, "Unrequited Love" is a 2021 South Korean romantic drama directed by Li Mu Ge.

Unrequited Love

The Unrequited L♥vers

Lin Xi Chi (Song Yi Ren), a veterinary student, is bright and cheerful but struggles with insecurity due to her family background. Her childhood friend Xu Fang (Zhang Yao), a skilled archer and national defense student, has long harbored unspoken feelings for her. When Xu Fang, a rising star on the provincial shooting team, forgoes training in Beijing to attend Xi Chi's university, she is thrown into emotional confusion. Oblivious to her own feelings, Xi Chi repeatedly misses Xu Fang’s subtle confessions. He masks his emotions with a sharp tongue and overbearing demeanor, staying close to her despite his inner turmoil. Will Xu Fang's silent devotion ultimately transform their relationship? Based on the novel "Cream-Flavored Unrequited Love" by Zhu Yi, this is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Su Hao Qi.

The Best of You in My Mind

Best Friends Forever

Hunan TV

Shen Zheng Yi (Song Zu Er) is passionate about ice skating, despite never having trained professionally and facing her mother's strong opposition. She joins an ice skating club and begins training under Zhuang Yue (Wang An Yu), a promising figure skater. The training proves physically and mentally challenging, but Zheng Yi's determination and natural talent gradually emerge. As she builds her skills, a deeper connection develops between her and Zhuang Yue, who is also inspired by her passion. With a crucial competition approaching and her mother still attempting to discourage her dreams, Zheng Yi must overcome multiple obstacles to pursue her goal of becoming a champion short-track speed skater. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Sha Wei Qi.

To Fly with You

⛸️ The Cutting Edge Team ⛸️

As a computer programming ace, Li Xun (Chen Fei Yu) tends to see life as a computer program. Aloof to life, he also sees love as an emotion that's beyond his understanding. But his world unexpectedly changes when he meets Zhu Yun (Zhang Jing Yi), an innocent and grounded lady that only sees Li Xun as a troublemaker. Despite their differences, the two are drawn to each other and sweet romance begins to blossom, until a life-altering incident threatens to tear them apart forever. Adapted from the novel by Twentine, which also spawned the hit animated series of the same name.

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