Applied psychology is an interdisciplinary subject that combines psychological theories and methods with real-world problems, focusing on "how to solve social problems with psychological knowledge". Different from the basic research of theoretical psychology, its core lies in improving individual mental health, optimizing organizational management and enhancing the efficiency of social services through psychological assessment, intervention techniques and behavioral analysis. The training system takes into account both scientific rigor and practical operability. Students need to master the full-process ability from "laboratory research" to "real-life scenario intervention", such as using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety disorders or optimizing product design through user psychological analysis.

2.1  General requirements

(1) Applicants must abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the university, and respect Chinese social customs.

(2) Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, and meet the physical standards required for applying for a student visa or residence permit.

2.2 Age and identification requirements

(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports.

(2) Applicants should be aged between 18 and 45 years (Scholarship applicants must meet the age requirements of each program).

2.3 Academic requirements

(1) Equal to a master's degree (or above) in China;

(2) Full transcripts of final education, original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English Translation.

2.4 Language proficiency

(1) Applicants should hold an HSK (Level 5) certificate after February 2023.

(2) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK tests.  Admitted students are required to submit original copies of those official documents for verification. Those who provide fake materials will be disqualified from admission.

2.5 Financial condition

Applicants should be able to pay tuition fees, accommodation and related daily living expenses

(1) Equal to a master's degree (or above) in China;

(2) Full transcripts of final education, original or notarized version, in notarized Chinese or English Translation.

(3) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK tests.  Admitted students are required to submit original copies of those official documents for verification. Those who provide fake materials will be disqualified from admission.)

(4) Personal statement in Chinese or English including study and working experience (if available), academic research experience and results, research proposal and so on (including applicants’ understanding of the discipline or major they are applying for and their plan, about 1000 words).

(5) Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors in the graduated university or college.

(6) A scanned copy of passport valid for more than 6 months.

(7) A scanned copy of passport including the photo page, and all pages with visa records, and entry and exit stamps (if any).

(8) Single person color photo without a hat, taken recently within the last 6 months, same size as the one on the passport.

(9) Other requirements

★ Applicants are required to submit additional materials if necessary.

★Documents that can prove applicants’ comprehensive abilities, such as certificates of awards, certificates, admission letters from foreign universities and so on, can be submitted together with their application.

★ Application materials will NOT be returned regardless of the application result.