Entry Requirements
- 1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health, aged between 18 and 40 and possess a valid foreign passport.
- 2. The eligibility for applicants who hold a foreign passport but used to be a Chinese citizen will be in accordance with Document No.83 (2009) of the PRC Ministry of Education.
- 3. Academic qualification: Applicants for a doctoral degree program must hold a master's degree or above.
- 4. New HSK Level 6 (180 points or higher).
- 5. The only exception of the Chinese proficiency test requirement is for applicants who have obtained their highest degree in an institution where the primary language of instruction is Chinese. Official proof must be submitted in this case.
Note: Applicants who have not graduated yet must submit an expected graduation certificate / document certified by their current institution. It should contain the expected date of graduation. When admitted to SDU, the applicant must provide an original graduation certificate upon registration. Failure to do so will invalidate the admission offer.
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Special Requirements
Pay Deposit Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 3,500 RMBYou will need to pay 3,500 RMB as a deposit to the university before you can get admission letter, and usually it will be used as part of the tuition fee.
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Entry Requirements
- 1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health, aged between 18 and 40 and possess a valid foreign passport.
- 2. The eligibility for applicants who hold a foreign passport but used to be a Chinese citizen will be in accordance with Document No.83 (2009) of the PRC Ministry of Education.
- 3. Academic qualification: Applicants for a doctoral degree program must hold a master's degree or above.
- 4. New HSK Level 6 (180 points or higher).
- 5. The only exception of the Chinese proficiency test requirement is for applicants who have obtained their highest degree in an institution where the primary language of instruction is Chinese. Official proof must be submitted in this case.
Note: Applicants who have not graduated yet must submit an expected graduation certificate / document certified by their current institution. It should contain the expected date of graduation. When admitted to SDU, the applicant must provide an original graduation certificate upon registration. Failure to do so will invalidate the admission offer.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Doctoral RMB 31,000 per year
RMB 124,000 in total (About $ 22,735)Accommodation Fee No.1 Double Room RMB 3,250 (More Details) Single Room RMB 5,200 (More Details) No.2 Double Room RMB 3,900 (More Details) Single Room RMB 5,850 (More Details) No.3 Double Room RMB 4,550 (More Details) No.4 Double Room RMB 3,250 (More Details) No. 200 building Single Room RMB 4,160 (More Details) Hao Yuan Double Room RMB 300 (More Details) Single Room RMB 600 to RMB 800 (More Details) No. 400 building Double Room RMB 3,510 (More Details) Single Room RMB 4,160 (More Details) International Students Dormitory Double Room RMB 40 to RMB 50 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 75 Service Fee USD 100 Living Expense RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
1. Abstract(s) of essay(s)/ graduation thesis/ a list of publications
If applicable.
*2. Physical examination record for foreigner
Valid for 6 months.
You can download a template or sample from here.3. Any other supplementary materials
*4. Certificate of HSK
*5. The biographic (information) page of your passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*6. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*7. Transcript(s) for all the courses of postgraduate period.
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*8. Master's Degree / Pre-Graduation Letter
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*9. Two letters of recommendation
Written in English from two respectable professors. including professors' contact no, email address and handwritten signature
*10. A Research or study plan in Chinese or English
Applicants for programs taught in English must submit a research or study plan in English, and should at least contain: a self-introduction; why you are applying for SDU? Explain your interest in the chosen program? Anything else the applicant may want to add to the motivation to support his or her application is tolerated.
11. Certificate of Employment
If Applicable.
12. A Supervisor Confirmation Letter issued by professors or associate professors
If have, please provide.
You can check supervisor details here: https://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=24813. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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- 1. Click “Apply Now” button on the right side of the page.
- 2. Fill in online application form. (About 10 minutes)
- 3. Upload required documents. (About 5 minutes)
- 4. Pay the application fee and CUCAS service fee (CUCAS is authorized to collect on the university’s behalf). (About 5 minutes)
- 5. Click “Submit” button.
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