General application documents
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English);
2. Copy of Passport Home Page with sufficient validity
3. Notarized highest diploma.
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;
4. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English;
5. Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports in accordance with the corresponding Chinese proficiency requirements. Applicants for English-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates like IELTS or TOFEL report (detailed requirements could be found below );
6. A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words. Please be noted that the proposal should be mainly focus on the description of academic Background, research field and the future study/research plan; a brief introduction of the reason you choose to study in China also be included in the proposal.
7. Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted.
These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth
8. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.
Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.
9. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
10.Fresh graduates currently in China should submit the photocopy of the residence permit page and a proof of school performance from the current school
11. Other additional documents (e.g. awards, publications if any)
12. Bank statement (for self-financed students)
Language Requirements
1. Applicants without HSK4 will not have the qualification to apply for Chinese-taught programs. Applicants with HSK4 but could not reach the level of language proficiency required for studying majors, that is, HSK4 with a score of 220 or above / HSK5 (required for majors related to management) must study Chinese for one year and pass the required score of HSK4 or HSK5 before commencing the major study.
2. Applicants who applied for English-taught programs should provide valid TOEFL (80 or above) or IELTS (6.0 or above) certificates.Applicants who are unable to provide proof of standardized English language testing are required to provide proof of English language instruction for their previous degree studies. Applicants whose mother language is English are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency as described above.
Notes
1. Incomplete, inauthentic, invalid applications will not be considered.
2. All the documents should be in Chinese or English and should be uploaded onto the CSC website.
3. The highest diploma and academic transcripts must be notarized in Chinese or English
4. Please be advised that the application documents required may vary depending on your financial status (self-financed or scholarship) and the type of study program (language student or regular student).
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