This course is designed to introduce the basic theory of criminal law and explore the theoretical basis of criminal legislation and justice in China. Topics include knowledge and system of criminal law, basic theory, conviction theory, theory of sentencing, and the application of the principle of criminal law in separate crime. Knowledge and system of criminal law elaborates its history, current situation and different theoretical system of criminal law in order to form a scientific theory and explore the theoretical system of criminal law with Chinese characteristics. Basic theory explores the concept, task, and basic principle of criminal law and analyzes the standpoint of norms and legal interests, violation of norms and infringement of legal interests and criminal law and the basic principle of criminal law and its implementation. Conviction theory inquires into the theory of the elements of crime, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the theory of four elements and of three stages illegality and responsibility, defenses against illegality and responsibility, illegality cognition and anticipation possibility, attempted crime and crime termination, joint crimes, and so on. Theory of sentencing explores the concepts, principles and system of sentencing, sentencing benchmark and sentencing standards, sentencing recommendations and sentencing defenses, sentencing reform, and the relationship between, etc. The application of the principle of criminal law in separate crime emphasizes on basic theoretical problems, conviction and sentencing under different crimes.

1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

2. Health certificate

Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)

3. Financial support statement

Official Bank Statement(equivalent to RMB150,000.00)

4. Resume

Written in Chinese or in English

5. Study plan

Study plan (on less than 800 words in English or Chinese)

6. Commitment Letter

[only for Confucius Scholarship]Commitment Letter in Chinese with your signature. The applicant will be engaged in Chinese language teaching for at least 5 years after graduation (written in Chinese and signed)

7. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

8. Certificate of HSK

Certificate of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)

9. Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

10. Certificate/diploma of highest education

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

11. Academic transcript of highest education

A photocopy of the transcript Applicants should offer a photocopies of their notarized final schooling certificate and school report in Chinese or English version.

12. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor or equivalents

13. Personal Statement

Written in Chinese (1000 words for Master Degree candidate and 1500 words for Doctor Degree candidate). Should present education background, work experience, academic research results, research proposal, and personal development plan and etc.

14. Copy of article or papers published

The indexes and abstracts of published theses/dissertation or other materials to prove applicant's research ability.

• Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of 50$ for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50.

• Question: Can I apply to the university directly?

Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.

• Question: How can I track my application status?

Answer: To track the application status, please log in your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.

• Question: How to deal with a pending application?

Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.

The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.

To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application

• How long does it take to process my application?

Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.