Channels of apply to study in China

Inter-governmental exchanges-arranged according to bilateral exchange agreements between Governments.

Inter-university exchanges-arranged according to exchange agreements between universities. Organization recommendations-recommended by schools in foreign countries, education departments, and friendship organizations through Chinese embassies or directly to related Chinese universities. Individual applications-individual students apply to study in China through China's related organizations or directly to universities.

Preparing materials

Fill the app1ication form required by the Chinese side;

Health checkup records for foreigners made by Chinese health quarantine departments;

Credentials of final diplomas and academic records;

In addition, applicants to study for master' and doctor's degree have to have letters of recommendation by two associate professors( or commensurate posts);

Self-financed applicants to study in China have to provide credentials of trustees for China affairs and financial guarantee, in addition to the above materials.

The above various materials have to be either in Chinese or in English, or enclosed with translations of the languages. Applicants can ask for related forms from Chinese embassies or consulates, or Chinese universities.

Selection of schools and majors

Applicants can directly contact related universities or ask for materials according to the school directory enclosed in this book in order to choose a suitable university and subject; applicants can also check the introduction of accepting schools for International students and disciplines made by the CSC, or just visit related websites on Chinese education:

www.cernet.edu.cn

www.csc.edu.cn

www.cscse.edu.cn

Application time and methods

Application time is from January 1 to April 30 for international students on inter-governmental bilateral exchange programs. Applicants should apply through their own country's organizations in charge of selecting students to study overseas.

Application time is usually from September l5of the previous year to December l5 for international students on inter-university exchange programs, self-financed students, and those who start school in spring, while application time is from February 15 to June 15 for those who start school in autumn. For more information, please check admission brochures of universities. Mental reparation for social and cultural differences.