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1. Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport.

2. Degree Requirements:

• For Master's program applicants: a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent (or higher) recognized in China.

• For Doctoral program applicants: a Master's degree or its equivalent (or higher) recognized in China.

3. Language Requirements (Please refer to the Language Proficiency Certificate section for additional details):

• For Chinese-taught programs:

• Liberal arts and economics majors: HSK5 (score of 210 or above) or HSK6 (score of 180 or above)

• Art, physical education and science majors (excluding economics): HSK5 (score of 180 or above).

• English-taught programs:

• Non-native English speakers should provide one of the following English proficiency certificates: IELTS (6.0 or above) / TOEFL (80 or above) / Cambridge English (B2 or above).

1. ECNU International Student Application Form

Please complete the online application at http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn and pay the application fee of RMB 800.

2. Photocopy of Passport and Visa

Provide the personal information page and any Chinese visa pages if applicable.

3. Graduation & Degree Certificates and Official Academic Transcript

Master's program applicants should submit a Bachelor's degree certificate and a complete academic transcript from their undergraduate studies.

Doctoral program applicants should submit both Master's and Bachelor's degree certificates and complete academic transcripts from both graduate and undergraduate studies.

① Scanned copies of the original diplomas and transcripts are required. If the documents are not in Chinese or English, a notarized translation in Chinese or English is required.

② Students who have not yet graduated should submit the academic transcript up to the date of application submission and a certificate of expected graduation, stating that the degree will be conferred by August 31, 2025. The original graduation certificate & diploma and the complete final transcript must be presented at registration.

4. Language Proficiency Certificate

① For Chinese-taught programs:

a) HSK certificate (valid within 2 years):

• Liberal arts and economics majors: HSK5 (score of 210 or above) or HSK6 (score of 180 or above).

• Art, physical education and science majors (excluding economics): HSK5 (score of 180 or above).

b) Proof of Completion of a Chinese-taught Degree Program

Applicants who have completed undergraduate or master's studies in Chinese must submit a language certificate on university letterhead, issued by the university's registrar or graduate office. Upon approval, this can replace the HSK certificate requirement.

② For English-taught programs: Native English speakers are exempted from this requirement.

a) English Proficiency Test Certificate

Applicants must submit an effective English proficiency test certificate, or other equivalent certificates reviewed and approved by ECNU.

b) Proof of Completion of a English-taught Degree Program

Applicants who have completed undergraduate or master's studies in English must submit a language certificate on university letterhead, issued by the university's registrar or graduate office. Upon approval, this can replace the English Proficiency Test Certificate requirement.

5. Two Recommendation Letters

Recommendation Letter Sample.docx

Must be written in Chinese or English by scholars with the title of associate professor or higher, or by senior professionals in a related field. The recommendation letter should be issued after September 1, 2024.

The recommendation letter MUST include the recommender's job title, place of work, contact number, email address, and signature.

6. The Personal Statement

Length: Minimum of 1,000 words for Master's program applicants and 1,500 words for Doctoral program applicants.

Language: it should be written in Chinese for Chinese-taught programs applicants, and in English for English-taught program applicants.

Content: Should include, but is not limited to, personal study or work experience, academic research achievements, research plan, and personal goals after graduation. Academic and research abilities can be highlighted.

7. Research Achievements

Provide a catalog and abstract of published papers, or other original research achievements (if applicable) to demonstrate academic capability.

Doctoral program applicants should submit an abstract of the Master's thesis rather than the full text.

8. Research Proposal (Doctoral Program Applicants)

* Doctoral program applicants are encouraged to contact with the prospective academic supervisor in advance.

9. Award Certificates (if applicable)