Harbin Engineering University Scholarship for International Students

To develop international education, attract more outstanding international students, and encourage diligent study and progress among students with excellent academic performance and conduct, Harbin Engineering University has established the Harbin Engineering University Scholarship for International Students, hereafter the HEU Scholarship. Selection and awards follow principles of fairness, impartiality and openness.

I. Eligibility for Selection

All international students applying to study at the university, including exchange and joint-program students, may apply for the HEU Scholarship.

II. Intended Recipients

1. Outstanding international applicants for degree study with excellent academic performance and conduct.
2. Outstanding international students studying for one or two semesters through institutional exchanges or joint programs, with excellent academic performance and conduct.

III. HEU Scholarship Categories

1. Full scholarship: tuition exemption and a living allowance of RMB 2000 per undergraduate per month, RMB 3000 per master’s student per month, or RMB 3500 per doctoral student per month.
2. First-class scholarship: full tuition exemption.
3. Second-class scholarship: 50% tuition exemption.

IV. Application Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese students in good health.
2. They must be friendly toward China and respect Chinese public morals and customs.
3. They must observe Chinese law and university regulations and have good conduct.
4. They must be diligent and have excellent academic results.

V. Application Materials

Applicants must truthfully complete and submit all the following materials in duplicate.

Undergraduate applicants:

1. Completed Harbin Engineering University International Student Admission Application Form (DOWNLOAD).
2. Completed HEU International Student Scholarship Application Form (DOWNLOAD).
3. Passport copy.
4. New HSK Level 4 or above certificate, including Level 4.
5. Notarized high school or junior college graduation certificate for applicants not currently enrolled at HEU, and transcripts.
6. Application fee: RMB 400.
7. Foreigner Physical Examination Form, copy only; retain the original (DOWNLOAD). This form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities, applies only to those studying in China for more than 6 months, and must be completed in English. Applicants must undergo all examinations required by the form. Forms are invalid if items are missing, the applicant’s photograph is absent or lacks a cross-photo seal, or the physician’s and hospital’s signatures and seals are absent. Results are valid for 6 months, so applicants should schedule examinations accordingly.

Master’s and doctoral applicants:

1. Completed Harbin Engineering University International Student Admission Application Form (DOWNLOAD).
2. Completed HEU International Student Scholarship Application Form (DOWNLOAD).
3. Notarized proof of highest qualification and a copy of the graduation certificate. Current students or employed applicants must additionally provide an enrollment certificate from their institution or employment certificate from their employer. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English require notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. Master’s and doctoral applicants must provide academic transcripts. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English require notarized Chinese or English translations.
5. A study and research plan for China of at least 800 words, written in Chinese or English and personally signed (DOWNLOAD).
6. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English, for master’s and doctoral applicants.
7. Passport copy.
8. Application fee: RMB 400.
9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form, copy only; retain the original (DOWNLOAD). This form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities, applies only to those studying in China for more than 6 months, and must be completed in English. Applicants must undergo all examinations required by the form. Forms are invalid if items are missing, the applicant’s photograph is absent or lacks a cross-photo seal, or the physician’s and hospital’s signatures and seals are absent. Results are valid for 6 months, so applicants should schedule examinations accordingly.

Applicants must mail these materials to the International Students Office, Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, Harbin Engineering University, before May 31 each year.

Postal address for paper documents:

International Students Office, Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, Harbin Engineering University, Room 714, Main Building, 145-1 Nantong Street, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

Contacts: Wang Jing and Yin Hua

Postal code: 150001

Telephone: +86-(0)451-82568266, 82568218

Application materials will not be returned regardless of admission results. If special circumstances prevent delivery of some documents, explain promptly.

VI. Application Period: May 8-May 31, 2018, before 17:00.

VII. Selection Criteria

1. Full scholarship applicants must have an average score of at least 85, including 85; first-class applicants at least 80, including 80; and second-class applicants at least 75, including 75.
2. Priority is given to active participants with notable achievements in arts, sports or cultural exchanges who have received university-level or higher awards. Priority is also given to winners of provincial-level or higher awards in professional competitions.
3. Priority is given to outstanding participants in major public-benefit activities, social practice or social work.
4. Priority is given to applicants who have published papers in relevant international journals.

VIII. Recipients who violate Chinese law or university regulations will lose eligibility for selection in the following year.