Biology

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.

2. Applicants should be in good physical and mental health (meet the physical examination requirements stipulated by the country and Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University). Please download the attached file for details.

3. Education background and age limit:

- Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor's degree or its equivalent and be under the age of 35(born after April 30, 1990).

- Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have master's degree or its equivalent and be under the age of 40(born after April 30, 1985).

4. Language Proficiency

- Chinese-taught Program

Applicant for Chinese-taught programs should have HSK-5 certificate or above.

- English-taught Program

Applicants from non-English speaking countries for English-taught programs should have IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 85 points or above, or provide an equivalent level of language ability certificate.

5. Applicants should maintain a friendly attitude towards China and have no criminal record. Furthermore, applicants should abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University.

1. A scanned copy of the Passport Information Page

An applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of the information page of his/her passport that will not expire on or before February 1, 2026. Renew the passport if the requirement is not met.

2. The highest education certificate(notarized photocopy)

Notarized translation in Chinese or English must be attached if the submitted documents are not in Chinese or English. An applicant who is a current university student shall submit the certificate of expected graduation issued by his/her university.

3. The highest academic transcript

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English;

4. Personal statement

A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words). Besides, PhD program applicants need to submit a brief introduction of research experiences.

5. Chinese / English proficiency test certificate or equivalent language proficiency test certificate (it is not required for overseas students come from the country where English is the official language and apply for English-teaching majors).

6.   Curriculum vitae

7. Recommendation letters

Recommendation letters in Chinese or English from two professors or associate professors in related academic fields (with phone number and email address). The issuance date is after December 1st, 2024.

8. An applicant under the age of 18 shall submit the legal documents of his/her legal guardian(s) in China.

9. The funds guarantee certificate issued by the bank or the guarantee certificate issued by the economic guarantor (no requirement for scholarship students).

10. Physical examination results

The Physical Examination Form for Foreigner should be stamped by the hospital and issued within six months.(After January 2025)(see Attachment 3 for template). The physical examination form without items, personal photo, and stamp on the photo, signature of doctor and seal of hospital is invalid;

11. Certificate of no criminal record.

12. A letter of recommendation on school performance

Applicants who are currently in China should also provide a Chinese or bilingual letter of recommendation on school performance issued by the international student management department or training college they are currently studying (except FAFU applicants).

13. Statement of your views about China. Truthfully answer the questions and sign off.

14. Electronic version of personal ID photo on white background.