International students from all over the world who wish to study in China  need to meet certain requirements by both the Chinese government and the respective university.

Applicants must be real students and should have supporting documents to prove that they have been admitted into a university.

Students must possess a student visa that must be verified within 30 days so that they may receive a residence permit.

Students should not have a criminal record. Students from selected countries need to provide a non-criminal certificate notarized and certified by the Chinese embassy.

The student should possess all the qualifications and meet all the academic and financial requirements set out by the university of choice.

If one is a transfer student he/she will need to provide a transfer certificate between the two schools.

Different courses require different qualifications.  One should be mindful of the type of course he/she will be studying in China and make sure that their qualifications meet the minimum requirement.

Chinese-medium degree courses (i.e. degree courses taught in Mandarin Chinese) require the applicant to provide HSK examination results to prove their Chinese language proficiency. Applicants for master's degrees also need to provide a copy of transcripts and recommendation letters.

English-medium courses do not require HSK exam results. Instead, applicants for English-medium courses should provide recognized English proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. (English native speakers or those who hold an academic degree taught in English need not provide test scores).

Usually, non-degree language and culture programs have minimum requirements; as long as you have obtained a high school diploma, you can apply for admission.

In order to enter the country you must already have sorted out a visa.  The time taken to process a visa usually takes 4-7 working days. The requirements for a visa is as follows:

Applicant's original passport valid up to at least six months with at least one blank page.

One accurately and truthfully completed Application Form.

Please affix one recent passport style color photo with full face, front view, no hat, and against a plain light background on the application form.

Original and a copy of approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form JW201 or JW202 (for X1 application only).

Original and a copy of Admission Notice from the university or Chinese school. Note: for foreigners who want to apply for Chinese Medical Internship, the original and a copy of Application Form for Medical Internship and Admission Notice for training in practice issued by the university are required.

Admission:

Below is a list of guidelines that need to be reviewed prior to the commencement of the admission process.

1.  Digital passport sized photo

2.  Passport copy (Contains relevant basic information)

3.  Fully completed Health Check up Form (Foreigner Physical Examination / Medicals Form)

4.  High School transcripts & certificate OR any higher education certificate equivalent to the high school certificate i.e. "A " level or "O " level, ACT, SAT, or AP test. *Note – the name of the institute must be stated & the lowest academic percentage for accepted applicants 60 %. Applicants have no room for failure of any one subject. Applicants with higher degrees should submit documentation of degree and relevant transcripts.

5.  Fully completed application form of the University of Choice 

6.  Permanent detailed postal address with contact information. (Required for postal of original JW202 and Acceptance letter). 

N.B.:

1.  JW202 form is required for visa application to study in china

2.  All documents must be color scanned and visible. Only scanned documents are accepted. Documents taken by camera or phone will be denied.

3.  Applicants generally need be between the ages of 18 to 30 years.

Documents Required for Bachelor Degree

·  University application form

·  Photocopy of valid passport

·  Passport-sized photo

·  Highest degree certificate & transcripts (notarized)

·  Physical examination form

·  Non criminal record

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