How to apply

Welcome to study in China. If you want to learn how to apply for a Chinese institution, please read the following:

 I   Ways of Application

1. Self-funded applications: Foreign students apply directly to Chinese universities or through relevant agencies.

2. Government exchanges: Applied in accordance with inter-governmental exchange agreements. Applicants may apply to the government departments, relevant agencies or Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in the host country.

3. Inter-school exchanges: Handled in accordance to the inter-school agreements.

4. Chinese University scholarship program: Apply to Chinese universities that undertake this program.

5. Group Recommendations: Recommended by foreign schools, educational institutions, friendly groups through relevant Chinese institutions or directly to relevant universities in China.

II  Materials for Application

1. Fill out the application form for studying in China;

2. Copy of personal passport;

3. Academic transcripts and/or qualifications;

4. Chinese Proficiency Examination (HSK) scores report (if applying for an English course, TOEFL or IELTS scores are required. Exception for those whose native language is English);

5. For those who apply for a master’s or a doctorate’s degree, two recommendation letters are needed from associate professors or above;

6. Statement of personal study or research plans (required by some institutions or courses);

7. The Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (add hyperlink);

8. Proof of financial guarantee will be required for those who study in China at their own expense. Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a certificate of guardianship in China;

9. Other application materials required by the universities.

Foreign students can prepare concrete documents in according to the requirements of the application schools. All the materials must be written in Chinese or English, or a translation of such text. The application forms could be obtained from a Chinese university, a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.

III   Apply through this website

Only four steps are needed for you to apply to study in China through this website.

Step 1: Choose universities and programs

1. Sign up and log in: You can use an email box to register and log in on the Study in China website.

2. Prior to the application, if you have clear ideas on the institution, location, majors and (or) programs you intend to apply, you can search it online for relevant information:

Institutions

Regions

Disciplines

Programs

3. Prepare application documents after you have chosen ideal colleges and majors.

Step 2: Fill-in and submit

1. Fill out the application form

2. Upload the application documents

3. Submit personal application

Step 3: Obtain results

Upon receiving of your application documents, the Chinese institution will review your eligibility and decide on whether to admit you or not. If the materials you submitted are not complete, the institution may ask you to submit additional materials.

For non-degree courses, the admission period is generally 2-4 weeks; and for degree courses, the admission time is generally 4-8 weeks.

The specific admission time is up to individual institution, some institutions may require applicants to pay the registration fee before admitted.

Step 4: Preparations before departure (Just for reference)

Visa application

Preparations before departure

Notice after arrival in China