About Application for China Universities
The basic application entrance requirement for China universities
Type of Student | Application and admission requirements | Required HSK level | Other |
Short-term student | Secondary High school graduate or the equivalent (e.g. A-level, successful completion of Year 12, etc.).In some of China's universities, any education background is accepted. | No requirement | Depending |
Language student | Secondary High school graduate or the equivalent (e.g. A-level, successful completion of Year 12, etc). | No requirement | above the age of 16; Healthy |
Undergraduate or associate student | Secondary High school graduate or the equivalent (e.g. A-level, successful completion of Year 12, etc). | HSK level 4-6 (for Chinese-medium programs) | above the age of 18 and under the age of 30; Healthy |
Master's degree student | Possession of a Bachelor's degree, at least two letters of recommendation from professors. | HSK level 5-8 (for Chinese-medium programs) | under the age of 40; Healthy |
Doctoral student | Possession of a Master's degree, at least two recommendations from professors. | HSK level 5-8 (for Chinese-medium programs) | under the age of 45; Healthy |
General application procedures for China universities
1.Study more about the university and the program
Get university and program information and read details before start your application.
2.Make a plan of study
Make a decision on which programs and which degree you are going to apply, and your plan after you graduated as well.
3.Start your application
Start your application either by yourself or get help from agents.
4.Provide application documents
Prepare the necessary documents you may need when applying, eg. transcripts, diploma, passport, etc. Please note you don’t need to prepare all documents at one time, you can firstly provide the documents you already got.
5.Pay the application fee
Please note most of China universities require application fee (about RMB400-800) before admission result can be made, so remember to complete the payment to keep you in a waiting list.
6.Get the result
Usually it takes 2-4 weeks to get the admission result after the University receive your application.
7.Prepare your travel to China
If your application is successful, you can prepare your visa application, accommodation arrangement and flight booking in advance.
8.Arrival and registration
Students should complete the registration process on time, bring with original offer letter and other required documents as stated on the offer letter. Late arrival should notify the university in advance, otherwise the university might cancel your place.