Thiscourse is avalaible for general Scholars as advanced studies. General Scholars for advanced studies must complete relevant courses and programs in one year and will receive an advanced studies certificate.

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Education background and age limits:

Applicants for bachelor’s degree must have a high school degree and be under the age of 25.

Applicants for master’s degree must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

Applicants for doctoral degree must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

3. Requirements for Language (Compulsory):

Chinese-Medium Programs: HSK4 (or levels above).

English-Medium Programs (for applicants from Non-English Speaking Countries): IELTS 6 / TOEFL 80 / Other official English Proficiency Certificate

1. Application Form of Chinese Government Scholarships.

Program Category: Type B

Agency Number: 10008

2. Photocopy of the first page of the Ordinary Passport . It should be valid until September 2025 or dates later than that, otherwise it needs to be renewed before application.

3. Degree Certificates in Chinese or English (Bachelor and Master).

Remark: Students expecting to graduate soon should provide an official letter stating the expected graduation date, then submit the degree certificate later if admitted to USTB.

4. Transcripts in Chinese or English (Bachelor and Master) up to the present, including courses taken and standard achieved.

5. Certificates for Language.

Chinese-Medium Programs: HSK5 for master and PhD (If applicants provide HSK4 certificates, they shall study 1 year’s Elementary Chinese Course). HSK4 for bachelor.

English-Medium Programs: IELTS 6 / TOEFL 80 / Other official English Proficiency Certificate.

6. Study plan (research proposal), either in Chinese or English, no less than 1000 words.

7. Two Recommendation Letters, including contacts, must be the Original in Chinese or English.

The referees should be professors or associate professors, who have knowledge of your academic background. Contents should focus on the requirements of the applicant's learning goals in China, as well as the evaluation of the students' comprehensive ability and future development.

8. Health Certificate Form for foreigners. (Valid within 6 months.)

9. Certificate of None Criminal Record. The applicant must submit a certificate of no criminal record within the valid period issued by the local public security organ, usually within 6 months before the date of submitting the application.

10. Acceptance Letter from supervisor. (Optional)

11. Table of contents and abstracts of your academic publications and any other original achievement in your field. (Optional)

12. Personal works. (Optional)