Bachelor's Admission-China University of Petroleum (Beijing) International Student Admissions Website

Eligibility

General requirements + level-specific requirements

Category	Requirement
Nationality	Non-Chinese citizen, in good health, no criminal record (nationality determined per JWH〔2020〕No.12).
Age	18–25 years old.
Academic	High school graduation certificate (or pre-graduation certificate).
CSCA	CSCA result required for all undergraduate applicants (csca.cn): Mathematics compulsory; Physics or Chemistry additionally for STEM programs; English papers available. SAT total ≥1200 or GED (four subjects ≥165 each) may be submitted as supplementary evidence of academic ability. Applicants holding both CSCA results and an SAT ≥1200 or GED (four subjects ≥165 each) credential will be considered preferentially in scholarship review under equal conditions.
Language	English-taught: IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 75+ / PTE Academic 58+ · Chinese-taught: HSK4 ≥180 (TOEFL Essentials & Duolingo not accepted). Exemption: applicants who have completed their previous degree program entirely in English and hold the corresponding certificate, or whose native / official language is English.

“Record–Test Complementarity”: meeting either channel qualifies an application

Channel A · Academic record

Average score ≥70%, or GPA ≥3.0/5.0

Channel B · Standardized test (equivalent substitute)

Bachelor: SAT ≥1200 or GED ≥165 in each of the four subjects · Master/PhD: GRE (V+Q ≥300, AW ≥3.0) or GMAT ≥600 (economics & management master's only)

Eligible to apply

Bachelor applicants must still take the CSCA. Applicants holding both CSCA results and an SAT ≥1200 or GED ≥165 credential are considered preferentially in scholarship review under equal conditions.

Timeline

Round cards with dates, including CSCA milestones

STEP

CSCA test registration

See csca.cn

Subjects and dates announced by the test authority

ROUND · MAIN

Application deadline

Jun 15, 2027

For September 2027 entry

RESULT

Review & admission letter

Jun – Jul 2027

Admission letter + JW201/JW202 issued in batches

Application steps

6 steps · application fee presented here

1

Registeradmission.cup.edu.cn

2

SubmitForm + 9 documents

3

Pay fee¥400 / $70 online

4

ReviewSchool review + CSCA

5

ResultLetter + JW201/JW202

6

EnrolSept intake & registration

Documents — 9 items

Tick items as you prepare them (this checklist is for your own use)

1 · Passport information page and visa pagesThe passport must remain valid beyond the enrolment date. Please provide scanned copies of all Chinese visa pages and of all Chinese entry and exit records. Applicants already in China must also provide the residence registration certificate. 2 · Certificate of your highest educationOriginal certificate and translation in Chinese or English. If you have not yet graduated, please provide a certificate of expected graduation. 3 · TranscriptsOriginal transcripts and translation in Chinese or English. The average score of your previous stage of study must be no lower than 70%, or the GPA no lower than 3.0 (on a 5-point scale). 4 · Certificate of no criminal recordIssued by the local competent authority. 5 · Foreigner Physical Examination FormThe Foreigner Physical Examination Form must be completed in Chinese or English (the original should be kept by the applicant). This form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching agency. The physical examination must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Records that are incomplete, or that lack the signature of the attending physician, the official hospital stamp, or the applicant's photo stamped with the official hospital stamp, will be considered invalid. The physical examination results must be issued after October 15, 2026. The physical examination results are valid for only 6 months. 6 · Study plan (research plan)Must use the University's template and contain at least 1,000 words. For doctoral applications it must be signed by the supervisor in China. 7 · Guardian authorisation certificateRequired only for applicants under 18 years of age. 8 · CSCA score reportScore report of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA Test) and the results of the required subjects (www.csca.cn). 9 · Language proficiency: HSK or IELTS / TOEFL iBT / PTEChinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 with 180 points or above (Level 5 with 180 or above for master's and doctoral programs). English-taught programs: IELTS (Academic) 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75, or PTE Academic 58 (6.5 / 80 / 65 for master's and doctoral programs). All scores must have been obtained within two years before the application deadline. TOEFL Essentials and the Duolingo English Test are not accepted.

Fees & scholarships at a glance

Tuition

¥25,000 / year

Application fee

¥400 / $70

Dorm

¥800–1,500 / month

Insurance

¥800 / year

CSC Type A (Embassy)

Apply via the Chinese Embassy/Consulate; application fee exempt.

Dec – Mar

CSC Type B (University, 11414)

Apply directly to CUPB; submit in both the school and CSC systems.

Oct 25 – May 30

University-CUPB University Scholarship for International Students

For new and current degree students; submit via the school system.

Oct 25 – May 30

NOTE Actual scholarship application windows are announced by the competent authorities. Please watch the Scholarships section of our website.

Selected FAQ

4 most relevant questions for bachelor's applicants

All 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.

Questions about your application?

Admissions Office · Room A205 · +86-10-89733796 · admission@cup.edu.cn · inquiries@cup.edu.cn

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