Ecology

East China Normal University is one of China's finest universities and is the official center for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. Science, liberal arts, management, engineering, law, education, philosophy, history and economics are all popular courses here. With 3000 international students each year, the school is a hotspot for international students in China.

Located in Shanghai, East China Normal University (ECNU) is directly under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in China. It is also the offficial center for Instructing Chinese as a Foreign Language.The passing rate of HSK is always high. Engineering, science, management and economics are hot subjects there. In particular, International Business is taught in both Chinese and English. Besides, various cultural activities are organised for you. ECNU is very popular among international students, 3000 international students studying there every year. ECNU expects your coming.
 

Ecology

Zhongshan Rd. Campus

There are four international student dorms on Zhongshan Rd. Campus: International Exchange Service Center, No.1 International Student Residence Hall, No.2 International Student Residence Hall, No.12 Student Residence Hall.

(★The accommodation fees of the above dormitories are paid by semester and will not be refunded if you leave during the semester. )

Minhang Campus

No. 14 Students’ Dormitory
Single room :RMB 35/night/room (private bath room; air-con; phone, internet access)

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

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)

• Exempt from tuition fee and school accommodation fee.

• Stipend: Master 3000RMB/month

  Within the scholarship duration, registered scholarship students will receive a stipend from their host university each month. Students registering on or before the 15th of the month will receive a full stipend of that month. Those who register after the 15th of the month will receive a half stipend of that month. Graduating students will receive stipend until half month after the graduation date. If registered student stays out of China for more than 15 days in one month due to personal reasons (school holidays excluded), monthly stipend will be stopped during the leaving month(s).

• Provide comprehensive medical insurance