Applicants are required to upload scanned color copies of the following supporting documents to the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes.

1. Copies of official transcripts and grading scheme of all tertiary level studies;
   • Copies of official transcripts must include a complete record of courses attended and examination results.
   • There should be explanatory notes attached to the transcript indicating the grading scheme of the University.
   • If neither a GPA nor a weighted average appears on the transcript, an official weighted-average certificate is required.
   • Scanned copies of the latest official academic transcripts with official chop from the Registry or office responsible for handling student records are accepted. However, documents printed from the system or any other documents without a proper letterhead and an official chop will not be accepted.
   • Certificates and transcripts, which are not in English or Chinese, should be accompanied by an official certified translation in English.
   • Scanned color copies can be uploaded for the application, while original transcripts must be presented when registering for admission.
2. Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualification;
   • Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualifications may include university certificates of graduation, examination certificates and proof of other qualifications. Applicants who obtained degrees from mainland China should provide Chinese version of both degree certificate (学位证书) and graduation certificate (毕业证书).
   • Degree diplomas awarded by overseas universities must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE).
   • Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in mainland China are required to provide a valid Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部学历证书电子注册备案表) and a valid Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (中国高等教育学位在线验证报告) issued by the CHESICC (学信网).
3. English Proficiency Test Report showing that you have fulfilled the English Language Proficiency Requirement for admission;
4. Confidential recommendations from two referees;
   • Applicants can input the information of the referees through the Online Application System. After successfully submitting the application, the University will send invitations for confidential recommendations to the referees.
   • Both Confidential recommendations must be accompanied by the referee's signature.
5. Personal Statement and Curriculum Vitae;
6. A photocopy of your Identity Card or other identity document;
   • For international students, please provide the passport information page.
7. Research Proposal;
8. Published Works (if any);
9. Other supporting documents upon request.
    

Admission Procedure

The screening of all applications will begin after the application deadline. Applicants with a complete application will enter the screening process. Those who are qualified for an entrance exam/interview will be notified via email.

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