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Questions grouped by topic — fees & payment, language certificates, accommodation, medical check & visa, test exemption — plus all official PDFs in one place.

Questions by topic

Fees & payment

How much is the application fee and who is exempt?

CNY 400 or USD 70, paid once online. Chinese Government Scholarship Type A applicants are exempt.

When do I pay tuition and accommodation fees?

At registration after arrival — online, by POS card at Room A206, or by bank transfer.

Where can I see the full fee structure?

See the Tuition & Fees page.

Language certificates

Do you accept Duolingo or TOEFL Essentials?

No. TOEFL Essentials and Duolingo English Test are not accepted. Only IELTS (Academic) / TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic (English-taught) or HSK (Chinese-taught) certificates are accepted.

Which HSK level do I need?

Chinese-taught Bachelor's: HSK4 ≥180 · Master's / PhD: HSK5 ≥180 · English-taught programmes do not require HSK.

What if I do not meet the Chinese-taught language requirement?

You may first apply to the University's Chinese Preparatory Program; upon passing the completion assessment and reaching the required standard, you can enter the degree program.

Accommodation

Is on-campus housing guaranteed?

International student dormitories are available on campus (double / quadruple rooms, ¥800–1,500 per month). Rooms are allocated at registration; early arrival is recommended.

Medical check & visa

Which visa should I apply for?

X1 visa for programmes longer than 180 days (degree and one-year-plus programmes); X2 for short programmes of 180 days or fewer.

Is the physical examination mandatory?

Yes. Submit the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with laboratory and X-ray reports, taken within six months before admission.

Tests & exemption

Can I be exempted from the undergraduate entrance examination?

Exemption applies under the current policy document (the link on the old site pointed to a 2023 file — it will be replaced with the latest annual policy).

What is CSCA and do I need it?

CSCA is the China Scholastic Competency Assessment required for bachelor's applicants: Mathematics is compulsory, Physics or Chemistry is additionally required for STEM programs, and English papers are available. Register and check subjects at csca.cn. SAT (total ≥1200) or GED (four subjects ≥165 each) results may be submitted as supplementary evidence of academic ability.

Who is exempt from submitting English test scores?

Applicants who have completed their previous degree program entirely in English and hold the corresponding graduation / degree certificate, or whose native or official language is English. All other English-taught applicants must submit IELTS (Academic) / TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic.

Bachelor FAQ

Is CSCA mandatory for bachelor's applicants?

Yes. All bachelor's applicants must take the CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) and upload the result. See csca.cn for test dates and subjects.

Do you accept Duolingo or TOEFL Essentials?

No. TOEFL Essentials and Duolingo English Test are not accepted. Only IELTS (Academic) / TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic (English-taught) or HSK (Chinese-taught) certificates are accepted.

Can I apply without a graduation certificate?

Yes — ask your current school to issue a pre-graduation certificate and submit it with a full transcript.

How do I pay the application fee?

Pay online inside the application system (VISA / MasterCard / PayPal). CSC Type A applicants are exempt. On-site POS payment is available at Room A206, General Office.

Master's & PhD FAQ

How do I get a supervisor acceptance letter?

Identify a supervisor from the PhD/Master's list (PDF), contact them with your CV and research plan, and ask them to issue the acceptance letter. Upload it with your application.

I want to change my major — can I still apply?

Yes, but cross-major master's applicants must also provide a supervisor acceptance letter.

Which scholarship should graduate applicants target?

CSC Type B (university code 11414) is the main route; submit in both the school system and the CSC system within the window.

Downloads

UG-Programs-2027.pdf
EN & CN · bilingual
Msc&Ph.D-Programs-2027.pdf
EN & CN · bilingual
Physical Examination Report template