East China Normal University Chinese Government Scholarship University Independent Admission Program

Applicants

Full-time postgraduate students: master’s and doctoral.

Only new students entering in September 2018 are eligible. Students graduating from study in China in 2018 may not apply.

Coverage

1. Full scholarship: tuition, medical insurance, accommodation and living allowance.
2. Partial scholarship: one or more components of the full scholarship.
3. International travel: generally self-funded unless otherwise agreed.

Eligibility

Non-Chinese citizens in good health.

Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35.

Doctoral applicants must hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40.

Application period

January 1-March 31, 2018.

How to apply

Before applying, read msg.php?id=34 for university management rules for Chinese Government Scholarship students.

1. Apply online through the International Students Office and pay the application fee.

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2. Apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship website.

After successful online application, mail the following paper documents to the ECNU International Students Office, divided into two sets: one original and one copy.

• Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form, automatically generated after online application.
• Passport copy.
• Notarized highest academic qualification certificate. Applicants graduating from overseas institutions must also provide proof of enrollment and expected graduation, then submit the graduation certificate when obtained. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English require notarized Chinese or English translations.
• Copies of graduation and degree certificates and corresponding transcripts, with Chinese or English translations where necessary.
• A study and research plan for China in Chinese or English, at least 800 words.
• Recommendations from two professors or associate professors in Chinese or English, using the standard template.
• Copies of the Foreigner Physical Examination Record and blood test report. Bring the originals when coming to China.
• HSK certificate. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs with no Chinese foundation should select 1-2 years of language preparation. English-taught program applicants should submit English proficiency evidence.
• Document processing fee: RMB 800, paid during online application.
• Doctoral applicants must provide papers published and research achievements during master’s study and the abstract page of their master’s thesis. The full thesis is not required.

Notes: Applications by fax or email are not accepted.

Incomplete applications are not accepted. Submit all materials together.

Documents are not returned, whether or not admission is granted.

Admission results

After accepting the application, the university contacts applicants by email. Around mid-June, the final list is posted on the Notice Board at lxs.ecnu.edu.cn and emailed to applicants. Check for updates.

Contact information

Mail application documents to the International Students Office before March 31.

Master’s programs: Shuai Xuanyu, xyshuai@gec.ecnu.edu.cn

Doctoral programs: Yin Ying, yyin@ied.ecnu.edu.cn

International Students Office, Room 253, Physics Building, 3663 Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai, China

Postal code: 200062

Telephone: 0086-21-62232013