China as we see today is way much different than the one we used to know about years ago. It has impressively progressed and has made its mark in the modern world. Now even the think tanks are referring china as the corridor for the economic progress, it has set sky high examples for other developing countries. According to a survey china has enrolled more than 50,000 overseas students in its universities from different parts of the world in the year 2018. The newly graduate see china as their next destination for the higher education yet there are many things that wonders in the mind of the applicant, however in this article under the title of “study in china admission” we shall discuss all the hurdles, their solutions as well as the ways to get admission in your dream universities in china.
1. Finding the university
A. According to major
B. According to program
C. According to climate and region
2. How to apply
3. Visa
4. Documents
5. Requirements
6. Fees
7. Average processing time
1. Finding the university:
Finding your dream university is the most important part in the higher education as it effects a lot in your future life. Choosing an university should be done very wisely.
Here are some of the points you should consider while finding an university.
- Start finding the university ACCORDING TO YOUR MAJOR.
- Find the university ACCORDING TO YOUR PROGRAM (in china mainly the universities are categorized according to the programs they are famous for i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate and other courses)
- Get some help from one of the admission agencies in china such as ACASC.
- You can also contact the university directly on the official website of the particular university.
According to major:
In china there are a number of universities that have attained a great reputation among all other universities in china as well as all over the world.
There are a large number of majors offered to the overseas students interested in learning in different universities in china. While choosing an university make sure that the university is offering your dream major among their courses.
Here is a list of some of the most applied majors in the Chinese universities:
Medicine
Engineering
Aerodynamics
Agriculture
Fisheries
Mathematics
Language
Geography
Arts and design
- According to climate and region:
As we all know that china is a big country having mountains, valleys and desserts. It is better to choose the university according to the climate that suits you the most.
Most importantly:
While searching about any university in china there are few things that you MUST search or ask about it:
- The fee structure
- The study facilities
- Library
- Cafeteria
- Teaching method
- Extra-curricular societies
- Dormitory
- Living cost
- Transportation cost
- Majors offered
2. how to apply:
Applying in the university is the complex part which requires a lot of attention and accuracy.
There are number of ways to apply in different universities in china such as:
o You can apply online on the official website of the university. All the universities in china have a well-developed network of website that provides you every details you are interested about related to the university.
o You can also apply with the help of an agencies like ACASC.
o You can physically visit the admission office of the university along with all the requested documents
o You can contact the admission office of the particular university via email.
3. Visa:
The Chinese embassy that allows the students to study in china offers them an X or F visa (student visa). The student visa is totally dependent on the duration of your degree.
4. Documents for X or F visa:
- Applicant’s original passport.
- One completed Application Form.
- One recent passport style color photo
- approved Foreign Student Visa
- Application Form JW202
Admission Notice from the university
5. Requirements:
The requirements set by the universities in china are different for each major and program you choose to apply in. the requirements are set by the administration of the universities by themselves.
Here are some of the GENERAL requirements mostly requested by the universities in china:
A. The candidate shall be in good health
B. Must obey the rules and regulation of china
C. Respect the chinese customs
D. For undergraduate programs the age limit is mostly 24 years
E. Must have at least 60% marks in the most recent exam.
Most of the time the universities request for an English proficiency test such as IELTS.
6. Fees:
The most important thing that influences the education of a student is the fee structure. The fee for the overseas students studying in china is kept low as to help all the hardworking and brilliant students from all over the world. The fee for every university is different, however for a general comparison the fee ranges from 15,000 RMB to 60,000 RMB per year.
7. Average processing time:
Usually when all the fee and documents are submitted it takes about 15 to 20 weeks to process completely, however during each step you are informed and are kept updated.