Welcome to study in China. If you want to know how to apply for Chinese colleges and universities, please read the following:(I) Application route:1. Individual self-funded application: Individual students can apply directly to Chinese universities or through relevant institutions.2. Government exchanges: handled in accordance with the bilateral exchange agreement between governments. Applicants can apply to the government department, relevant agencies or Chinese Embassy (consulate) in the host country responsible for sending international students.3. Inter-school exchange: according to the inter-school exchange agreement between schools.4. Chinese University Independent Enrollment Scholarship Program: Apply to Chinese universities that undertake this project.5. Group recommendation: Recommended by foreign schools, educational institutions and friendly groups through relevant Chinese institutions or directly to relevant Chinese universities.(II) Application materials:1. Prepare the application materials and fill in the application form for studying in China;2. Provide a copy or scanned copy of your personal passport;3. Provide personal academic degree certificates and transcripts;4. Provide Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) scores (if you apply for English teaching courses, you must generally provide TOEFL or IELTS scores, except for applicants whose mother tongue is English);5. For those who apply for a master's degree or doctoral degree, a letter of recommendation from two people with the title of associate professor or above (or equivalent title) is required;6. Provide personal study or research plan statements (some institutions or course requirements);7. Prepare the Physical Examination Records of Foreigners;8. Those who study in China at their own expense need to provide proof of financial guarantee in addition to the above materials. Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a certificate of guardian in China;9. Other necessary application materials.* Please prepare and submit specific materials according to the requirements of the application school. The appeal materials must be in Chinese or English, or with a translation of such language. The relevant forms can be obtained from Chinese universities or Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.(3) How to apply through this website:Applying through the "Study in China" website will be very fast and convenient. The following 4 steps will help you complete the application within 20 minutes:Step 1: Select colleges and majors1. Register and log in: You can use E-mail to register and log in to the website of Studying in China.2. Before applying, if you have identified the college, city, major and/or project you want to study, you can search for relevant information through the search engine:* College*Region*Scipline*Project3. Identify colleges and majors, and prepare corresponding application materials.Step 2: Apply and submit1. Fill in the application form2. Upload application materials3. Submit an individual applicationStep 3: Get the admission resultAfter receiving your application, if the application materials are complete, Chinese colleges and universities will verify your application eligibility and check whether you can be admitted; if the materials are incomplete, the relevant institutions may require you to submit supplementary materials.For non-degree courses, the review time is generally 2-4 weeks, and for degree coursesCheng, the review time is generally 4-8 weeks.The specific review time is subject to each institution, and some institutions may require the applicant to pay the registration fee before the admission decision is made.Step 4: Prepare for studying abroad (this part is for reference only)Apply for a visaPrepare before you goPrecautions after arrival in China
read details>Foreign students who come to China to study or exchange must apply for visas through Chinese embassies or consulates abroad. The types of visas are as follows:X1 PERSONNEL WHO HAVE LEARNED IN CHINA (MORE THAN 180 DAYS)X2 personnel studying for a short period of time (no more than 180 days) in ChinaF Persons engaged in exchanges, visits, inspections and other activities in ChinaL PERSONNEL TRAVELing IN CHINA OR PARTICIPATING IN THE SUMMER (WINTER) CAMPFor applicants who come to study in China, please be sure to apply for a study visa (X visa) to study in China. Among them, X1 visa is a long-term convertible visa, which must be converted into a residence permit within 30 days of entry; X2 visa is a short-term non-convertible visa. Students with this visa can only travel to and from China once and can stay in China for up to 180 days. Therefore, if you study in China for more than 180 days, you need to apply for an X1 visa (residence permit); if it does not exceed 180 days, you need to apply for an X2 visa.When applying for a student visa (X visa), you need to prepare the following materials:(1) Passport: 1 copy of the original passport with a blank visa page valid for more than 6 months and a copy of the passport photo page.(2) Visa application form and photos: 1 Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China and 1 recent, front, color (light background), bareheaded and passport photos pasted on the application form.(3) Certificate of legal stay or residence (applicable to those who are not applying for a visa in the country of nationality): If you do not apply for a visa in the country of nationality, you need to provide a valid certificate of legal stay, residence, work or study in the country where you are located or an original and photocopy of a valid visa.(4) Original Chinese passport or original Chinese visa (applicable to those who have had Chinese nationality and later become a foreign nationality): If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you must provide the original Chinese passport and a copy of the passport photo information page; if you have obtained a Chinese visa and apply for a visa with a new foreign passport, you must provide the photo page of the original foreign passport and a copy of the Chinese visa obtained (if the name recorded in the new passport does not match the original passport, you must also provide the official proof of the name change of name).(V)X1 visa1. The original and photocopy of the admission notice issued by the recruitment unit in China;2. The original and photocopy of the Application Form for Visas for Foreign Students to China (Form JW201 or JW202).Please note:After entering China, the holder shall apply for a residence certificate within 30 days to the entry-exit administrative agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level in the place where he intends to stay.While you retrieve your passport and a visa to enter China, please make sure that the embassy returns your admission notice and the original form JW201/JW202 to you. This is an important document that you need to provide to the Public Security Bureau when applying for a residence permit after you come to China.X2 visaThe original and photocopy of the admission notice issued by the recruitment unit in China.For more details, please visit the following website to view:China Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_Eng/China Consular Service Network: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlhChina Visa Application Service Center: https://www.visaforchina.org/* International students must hold a study visa (X visa) to enter the country. If they want to convert to a study visa after entering the country with a tourist visa (L visa), they may be required to enter the country and re-enter the country. This is not recommended.
read details>(1) Confirm admission information and maintain contact with the schoolAdmission notices usually contain admission information such as admission major, length of study, language of instruction, etc., as well as registration information such as the time, place and required materials for freshmen to register.* It is best for freshmen to confirm the accommodation arrangement with the school in advance before admission to prevent the inability to check in due to room constraints; contact the school, usually by mail, telephone, etc.(2) Details of items that may be required during the period of studying abroad1. Electrical appliances: electronic products such as laptops and their accessories, power conversion plugs, power transformers, mobile power supplies, etc. (China's standard voltage is 220V, and the picture is a Chinese standard socket. Please bring your own voltage conversion equipment);WX20240119-162002@2x.png2. Bedding: sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, bedding, etc.3. Toilet products: slippers, bath towels, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.;4. Clothing: China has a vast territory and great climate differences. It is difficult to have a unified clothing reference standard. Please prepare clothes according to the climate of the school;5. Common drugs: common respiratory drugs, digestive system drugs, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, mosquito repellents, moisturizers, etc.6. It is recommended to bring an appropriate amount of cash (RMB) with you to pay for basic expenses such as arriving at school from the airport and purchasing daily necessities.7. Documents you need to bringBefore departure, please check if you have the following materials:* Valid passport and visa* Admission notice (original)* Application Form for Visa for Foreign Students to China (Form JW201/JW202) (Original)* Tuition fees (if you need to pay out of your own tuition fees)* 2-inch photos on a white background (at least 2 photos)* Alien medical examination record (add download link)* Passports, visas, marriage certificates and birth certificates of family members (please bring them if necessary)Ø The following are the personal documents recommended for you to bring (please bring if necessary):* Medical prescription*Pre-degree academic transcript* Original pre-degree diploma* Letter of recommendationThe details of the above items are for reference.When you come to China to study and stay away from home, we recommend that you bring the most important documents, clothes and other personal belongings. Appliances, daily necessities and other items can be purchased on campus and nearby shopping malls. There are large and small shopping malls and supermarkets in all cities in China, and you can easily buy everything you need. In addition, scanning the code to pay and online shopping have become very popular in China. With the touch of the keyboard, you can fulfill your wish without leaving home.In addition, stay away from your hometown and study alone. If possible, we recommend that you bring clothes, musical instruments, albums, photos or other small souvenirs with your hometown characteristics. These souvenirs can not only make you feel the customs of your hometown even if you are far away in Beijing, but also communicate with your classmates and reduce your miss for your hometown.If necessary, you can bring a small amount of commonly used drugs. After completing the admission procedures, you can go to the local hospital or school hospital for treatment.In addition, according to the relevant regulations of the Chinese government, crowTablets, morphine, heroin, marijuana and other addictive narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; all kinds of weapons, simulated weapons, controlled knives, ammunition and explosives are strictly prohibited from entering China. For specific information, please refer to:General Administration of Customs Order No. 43 (Form of Prohibited and Restricted Items of the People's Republic of China) http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab517/info10510.htmAnnouncement of the General Administration of Customs No. 46 of 2013 (Explanation on Issues Related to the List of Prohibited Entry and Exit Goods of the People's Republic of China and the List of Restricted Entry and Exit Items of the People's Republic of China) http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/port Al0/tab399/info623247.htm(3) Bank exchange(I) Foreign currency exchange:Before coming to China, international students can carry enough foreign currency to live. After arriving in China, they can exchange foreign currency into RMB and open a RMB account at a bank near the school. You can bring the following currencies and convert them into RMB: British pounds, Hong Kong dollars, US dollars, euros, Japanese yen, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars.Bank of China has the most foreign currency exchange. You can log in to the Bank of China website for relevant information: http://www.boc.cn/(Ii) Traveler's checks:Most banks in China can exchange traveler's checks in US dollars. However, it takes a long time to exchange foreign currency checks, which takes more than 40 working days, so we still recommend that you bring some cash.(Iii) te transfer:If you plan to wire your living expenses and other expenses to your account in Beijing, please bring enough cash to cover your short-term accommodation and meals.(Iv) Bank cash withdrawal:The bank has restrictions on the daily cash withdrawal amount of credit or debit card. Please confirm the daily cash withdrawal amount of your credit/debit card in China with your card-issusing bank before departure.(IV) InsuranceDuring the period of studying in China, international students need to buy medical insurance and personal accident insurance. You can buy it in advance in your own country or choose to buy it in China. At present, the vast majority of Chinese universities will provide relevant guidance and consulting services for international students in China, such as medical insurance purchase, claim settlement and medical treatment guidelines.For relevant matters after arriving in China, please refer to the "Instructions in China" of this website.
read details>1. China Border InspectionChina's border inspection is divided into Chinese citizens' channels, foreign citizens' channels and other channels. International students should be passed by foreign citizens' channels. Before entering the country, you need to fill in the Alien Entry Application Form (usually issued by the carrier on the plane or at the airport counter), and give oral sex and inspection personnel at the customs. Inspectors may ask about the purpose of the trip, contact person in China, address and other information. They should prepare a response in advance and carry paper support materials with them. After entering the country, you are not allowed to stay at the border checkpoint. You should pick up your luggage as soon as possible and cooperate with the security personnel to carry out a security inspection of your luggage. For China's border inspection ports, please refer to: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741435/n907688/n1234186/n1248056/index.html2. Arrive at schoolAfter entering the country, you can usually choose a variety of travel methods such as taxi/metro/bus. You may also need to take an intercity train or a connecting flight to the destination city. Please consult the school for details. If you need to take transportation by yourself, please refer to "Transportation".3. Stay for the nightInternational students usually live in on-campus student apartments or rent houses off-campus. Please note that students who do not check in within the school's time may need to arrange accommodation by themselves. For details, please contact the school for confirmation. If you need to arrange accommodation by yourself, please refer to "Accommodation".4. Freshman registrationAfter the freshmen arrive in China, they should go to the admission institution in time to complete a series of admission procedures such as registration. For specific time, place, required materials, etc., please refer to the Admission Notice of each school. Usually, the following materials are required to complete the registration:• Original and photocopy of my valid passport and visa (X1 or X2)• Original and photocopy of the admission notice• Original Application Form for Visa for Foreign Students in China (JW201 or 202)• My passport size photo • Registration fee, tuition fee, medical insurance fee, accommodation fee, etc. related fees to be paid at the time of check-in• Original Foreigner Physical Examination Record and Blood Test Report (students who have studied in China for more than 6 months must provide it)* Please prepare and submit specific materials according to the requirements of the admission school.Usually, the school registration work includes the following:1) Accommodation: go through the accommodation procedures and stay in the dormitory;2) Payment: pay tuition fees, registration fees and other related fees;3) Purchase medical insurance: show a valid passport, admission notice, and pay medical insurance fees;4) Student registration: fill in the relevant forms and complete the student registration;5) Physical examination: The school will arrange a health and physical examination for students;6) Visa interview: The school arranges visa interview for students who apply for study residence permits for the first time;7) Apply for a residence permit: After obtaining the results of the physical examination and passing the visa, you need to apply for a residence permit.* The registration process of each school may be different. Please consult the school for details.5. Open a bank account and mobile paymentAfter international students arrive in China, the colleges and universities will generally provide guidelines for applying for bank cards. To apply for a bank account in China, you must bring your passport and other valid identity documents to the bank counter and fill in the account opening application. After applying for a bank card, if you use mobile payment, you can download Alipay or WeChat client in Huawei App Market, App Store or Android App Market. After downloading, open it, register and log in, enter the personal payment or bank card page to add the bank card and submit the binding. After the above operation is completed, if you make a purchase, you can scan the code to make mobile payment.6. Physical examinationAccording to the relevant laws and regulations of the Chinese government, students entering with X1 visas must undergo a health examination. Students can conduct a physical examination in their own country before coming to China, submit the original "Foreigner Medical Examination Record" in Chinese or English at the time of registration, and then go to the health care center of the local Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau for re-examination. If you submit a health certificate that does not meet the norms and requirements, or does not have a physical examination before coming to China, you must conduct a new health examination at the health care center of the local inspection and quarantine bureau. The health center will issue you the Alien Medical Examination Record Verification Certificate, which is necessary to apply for a residence permit in China. During the physical examination, you may need to bring the following materials:• My passport • Medical examination materials before coming to China• 2-inch bareheaded certificate photo (which can also be reissued at the physical examination site)• A copy of the admission notice or a supporting document issued by the school.Usually, the school will uniformly arrange the physical examination. If you miss the collective physical examination time, you need to go to the local immigration inspection and quarantine bureau to complete this procedure. The X1 visa must apply for a residence permit within 30 days from the date of entry, so the physical examination needs to be completed as soon as possible after entry. International students entering with X2 visas do not need a medical examination.7. Medical insuranceAccording to the relevant national regulations, international students who have studied in China for more than six months must buy medical insurance in China, and the school will provide students with relevant advice and services for insurance purchase. Please refer to: http://en.lxbx.net/8. Apply for a residence permit for foreignersA residence permit for aliens of the People's Republic of China is a residence permit issued to foreigners who have resided in the People's Republic of China for more than one year. International students entering with X1 visas must be converted into residence permits within 30 days from the date of entry. This certificate should be applied to the entry and exit management agency of the public security organ in the place of residence. For details, please refer to the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Aliens and the relevant provisions of the local immigration administration. When applying for a residence permit, you must submit a qualified Alien Medical Examination Record Verification Certificate issued by the local health and quarantine department. Therefore, please complete the health examination as soon as possible after entry and bring the certification materials to the local immigration authority. Since the police station needs to submit the original passport when applying for a residence permit, some businesses that need to hold passports, such as bank card opening, mobile phone/network opening, etc., may be affected by this. Please arrange relevant matters in advance.*If students are unable to attend the school's regulationsWhen you arrive at the school at the registration time, you should contact the relevant management teacher of the school in advance to inquire about the way to register by yourself.
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