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Founded in 1902, Guizhou University (GZU)is under the spponsorship of  Provincial Government of Guizhou and the  Ministry of Education (MOE)in China.GZU is a base of international cooperation in science and technology and has a national center of engineering technology. GZU always places importance on developing international cooperation and exchanges. So far, the University has established cooperative relations with more than 100 academic institutions in over 40 countries and regions. You will be a great scientist in CZU.

Location

Guizhou Province, called Qian or Gui for short, is located in the eastern part of southwest China’s Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with Hunan Province to its east, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the south, Yunnan Province to the west, and Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality to the north. Its central location at the southwestern China makes it a crucial hub for the region.

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Guizhou is a mountainous province. It covers an area of 176,100 square kilometers. The Province is more than 1,000 meters above ea level. The average sea level is 1,100 meters, adding to its rich mountainous topography. Actually, as much as 92.5% of the Province’s total area is characterized by mountains with its world-famous Karst rock formations of special appeal.

Climate

Because of its high altitude and relatively low latitude, which means it is influenced by southeasterly monsoon, the climate in Guizhou varies greatly in different regions. Generally, however, the weather is mild and humid. Abundant moisture makes chilly temperatures and severe heat rather rare. With an average air temperature of 5.2C in January and 24.3C in July, Guizhou is an ideal summer resort.

History

Guizhou is one of the birthplaces of mankind. There were human beings living on the land as early as about 500,000 or 600,000 years ago and created the antediluvian civilization. In 1382 AD, Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty established a military administration in the area. This was the first provincial military administration in Guizhou. In 1413 AD, Era Yongle of the Ming Dynasty established an administration, and for the first time, Guizhou became a province of China.

Population and Ethnic Groups

Apart from the Han people, there are many other minority groups living in Guizhou. Different ethnic groups account for 36.77% of the Province’s total population of 37.5 million. Guizhou is the home to 49 minority peoples, 17 of which view the Province as their cultural home. There are 10 minority groups including Miao (Moung), Buyi(Bouyi), Dong, Tujia, Yi, Gelao, Shui, Hui and Bai, whose populations are more than 100,000. In total, Guizhou has the country’s third biggest population of minority groups.
 

A. Chinese Programs & Degree Students

 Lodging:

Students are provided with accommodations in the University International Hostel. New students are required to stay in the Hostel at least for one semester. After one semester, he or she can choose off campus living.

The rooms and apartments come with a bathroom, refrigerator, telephone, TV set, electric heating and fan. Public Laundry facilities are provided for student’s use.
Upon arrival, a security deposit of 500 CNY is required from each student. When the student finishes his/ her study or moving out of the Guesthouse, the deposit will be returned if the room and facilities are kept in reasonable shape by the residents. Lodging agreement needs to be signed when moving into the Hostel.

To share a 3-person dorm room (separate bedroom, shared living room and bathroom): 500 CNY per month per student (electricity is charged separately).
To have a standard single room (with private bathroom): 600CNY per month per person(electricity is charged separately).
To have a standard single room (with private bathroom and kitchen): 800CNY per month per person(electricity is charged separately).

Other Cost

Food, medical care, travel and other expenses are the responsibility of the students. Medical services are offered at the campus infirmary or at Huaxi Hospital, which both are only a few blocks from the students' residence. Medical expenses are very reasonable.

Students may have meals in the nearby restaurant or eat in the university canteen at a cost of one dollar per meal.

B. Summer School Program

(1) Lodging:

US$ 10 per day (2 persons) for sharing a two-person dorm room;
US$ 30 per day (2 persons) for twin-share rooms when travels outside the city on weekends.

(2) Food

US$ 5.50 per day for 3 meals in the university canteens or small restaurants near the International Student Guesthouse or the University students’ canteens during weekdays;
US$ 8 per day for 3 meals when traveling outside the city on weekends
 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

(1) Scholarship Duration: The duration of financial support is provide for three years for master’s programs and four years for doctoral programs.

(2) Language Proficiency Requirements: Applicants for English-taught programs must demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 80 or above. Applicants from countries where English is recognized as the native language by our university are exempt from providing English proficiency test scores. Applicants whose highest academic degree was completed entirely in English may submit a “Certificate of English-medium Instruction” issued by their institution in lieu of IELTS or TOEFL scores.

(1) Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (completed in Chinese or English);

(2) A copy of the passport home page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (i.e., the passport expires before September 2025), the applicant must apply for a new passport before submitting the application;

(3) Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma recipients must submit an official certificate of student status issued by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations;

(4) Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from the first to the last semester of undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) must be provided. These transcripts must be issued and sealed by the academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department of the attending university. They may be in Chinese or English; if they are in other foreign languages, notarized English translations must be attached;

(5) Language proficiency certificates. Applicants for English-taught programs must demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 80 or above(Applicants from countries where English is recognized as the native language by our university are exempt from providing English test scores; applicants whose highest academic degree was taught entirely in English may submit a “Certificate of English-medium Instruction” issued by their institution in place of IELTS or TOEFL scores);

(6)  A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English with no fewer than 1,000 characters or words. For doctoral degree applicants, the study proposal must be signed by the applicant’s intended Chinese supervisor;

(7) Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written in Chinese or English only) must be submitted by professors or associate professors. The letters should describe the applicant’s study objectives in China, overall abilities, potential for future development, and the cooperation between supervisors or exchanges between universities in China and abroad;

(8) A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in Chinese or English. The original form should be retained by the applicant. The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examination must cover all items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records, or those without the attending physician’s signature, the hospital’s official stamp, or a sealed photograph of the applicant, will be considered invalid. Please schedule the physical examination appropriately, as the results are valid for only six months;

(9) Non-criminal record report. Applicants must submit a valid Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the local public security authority, usually within six months prior to the date of application submission;

(10) Supporting academic materials. Applicants for master’s and doctoral programs may submit published papers, acceptance letters from journal editorial departments, or certificates related to participation in research projects (For master’s degree applicants, these materials are optional; for doctoral degree applicants, submission of such materials is mandatory).

(1) Waiver of registration and tuition fees;

(2) Free on-campus dormitory accommodation;

(3) Provision of a monthly living allowance as follows:

Master’s degree candidates: CNY 3,000/month; 

Doctoral degree candidates: CNY 3,500/ month.

(4) Comprehensive medical insurance.