Northwest University Scholarship for International Students

I. Supported categories

Long-term Chinese language students, undergraduates, master’s students and doctoral students.

II. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Academic qualifications and age:

(1) Long-term language and bachelor’s applicants: high-school graduation or above, generally no older than 35.

(2) Master’s applicants: university undergraduate graduation or above, generally no older than 40.

(3) Doctoral applicants: master’s graduation or above, generally no older than 45.

Note: All applicants must be at least 18.

3. Language and academic requirements:

(1) Chinese-taught undergraduate programs: new HSK Level 4, 180 or above. Chinese-taught master’s and doctoral programs: new HSK Level 5, 180 or above, and good undergraduate results in the relevant field.

(2) English-taught undergraduate programs: except native English speakers, TOEFL 50 or IELTS 5 or above.

(3) English-taught doctoral programs: except native English speakers, TOEFL 60 or IELTS 5.5 or above, and good master’s-level results in the relevant field.

4. Applicants receiving Chinese Government or other scholarships cannot also receive this scholarship.

III. Coverage and amounts

1. Three award levels:

First prize: full tuition and accommodation fee waiver.

Second prize: full tuition waiver.

Third prize: half tuition waiver.

2. Tuition, RMB/year, and study duration:

Language	Program	Humanities	Science	Duration
Chinese	Undergraduate	15000	17000	4 years
Chinese	Master’s	16500	21000	2-3 years
Chinese	Doctoral	21000	31500	3 years
Chinese	Long-term language study	15000		1 year
English	International Economics and Trade, undergraduate	22000		4 years
English	Doctoral	26000	36000	3 years

IV. Application period

January 1-June 30 each year, all programs.

V. Available programs

22 schools, departments and institutes offer 85 undergraduate, 189 master’s and 107 doctoral programs.

School/department/institute	Undergraduate, Chinese	Undergraduate, English	Master’s, Chinese	Doctoral, Chinese	Doctoral, English
Chinese Language and Literature	√		√	√
History	√		√	√	World History
Cultural Heritage	√		√	√	√
Economics and Management	√	International Economics and Trade	√	√
Public Administration	√		√	√
Foreign Languages	√		√
Journalism and Communication	√		√
Law	√		√
Philosophy and Sociology, School of Marxism	√		√	√
Arts	√		√
Geology	√		√	√	√
Physics	√		√	√	√
Chemistry and Materials Science	√		√	√	√
Life Sciences	√		√	√	√
Mathematics	√		√	√	√
Urban and Environmental Sciences	√		√	√	√
Chemical Engineering	√		√	√	√
Information Science and Technology, School of Software	√	Electronic Information and Technology	√	√	√
Institute of Analytical Science			√	√	√
Chinese Thought and Culture Research			√	√	√
Institute of Middle Eastern Studies			√	√	√
Institute of Silk Road Studies			√		√

VI. Required documents

1. Northwest University International Student Admission Application Form, signed personally.
2. Copy of a valid ordinary passport.
3. Copy of the highest graduation certificate. Currently enrolled applicants must also submit proof of enrollment.
4. Copy of transcripts for the highest qualification.
5. Some nationalities must provide a certificate of no criminal record. Ask tonwu@nwu.edu.cn for details.
6. Copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form in English. Results are valid for 6 months.
7. Copy of a valid HSK or TOEFL/ILETS score report.
8. Study and research plan for China in Chinese or English, at least 800 words.
9. Master’s and doctoral applicants: two recommendations from professors, associate professors or people with equivalent titles, in Chinese or English.
10. Master’s and doctoral applicants must contact a supervisor. Priority is given to applicants with a supervisor’s acceptance letter, in Chinese or English.
11. Relevant invention patents or academic papers.

Program	Documents
Non-degree language students	1-7
Undergraduate	1-7
Master’s	1-8
Doctoral	1-11

Note: Documents not in Chinese or English require notarized Chinese or English translations, except for applicants who obtained qualifications at Chinese universities. Submit two copies of all materials. Documents are not returned regardless of admission results.

VII. Application procedure

1. Register and apply online at http://nwu.17gz.org. Print and sign the International Student Admission Application Form.
2. Email clear electronic copies of all documents to tonwu@nwu.edu.cn.
3. After approval, send all paper documents to the College of International Cultural Exchange.

VIII. Admission, enrollment and receiving office

1. Receiving office

International Admissions Office, College of International Cultural Exchange, Northwest University.

2. Admission and enrollment

Admission is competitive and based on submitted documents. The office mails the Admission Notice, JW202 visa form, physical examination form and related documents to admitted applicants. The academic year begins in early September; the exact date is in the Admission Notice. Admitted students must report to the college at the specified time. Admission eligibility is canceled if reporting procedures are not completed within three weeks after the required enrollment date.

IX. Contact information

Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn; crystalhe0917@163.com

Telephone: 0086-29-88302373; 0086-29-88302918

Fax: 0086-29-88303511

Mailing address: International Admissions Office, P.O. Box 142, College of International Cultural Exchange, Northwest University, 229 Taibai North Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi

Postal code: 710069

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