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China University of Geosciences 2024 Admission of International Students for Master’s Degrees
Oct,24 2023
Introduction
China University of Geosciences (CUG), a key national university affiliated to the Ministry of Education (MOE) and authorized by the state to establish Graduate School, is one of the first group of universities listed in the national “211 Project” and the national “Double World-Class Project”. Located along the shore of East Lake and seated at the foot of Mount Nan Wang, CUG features in a world-class specialization in geosciences, incorporating a wide range of research fields into diverse categories such as Science, Engineering, Literature, Management, Economics, Law, Education and Art etc. CUG’s two national primary key disciplines, Geology and Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, are listed in the “Double First-Class Disciplines”. CUG’s 8 fields, namely, Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental Science / Ecology, Material Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Social Science and Agricultural Science have been listed in the top 1% global institutions in ESI (Essential Science Indicators), with Engineering and Environmental Science / Ecology among the top 1‰ and Geosciences among the top 1? .According to the latest rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, CUG is ranked as: NO. 1 Best Universities for Geosciences in China, NO. 5Best Global Universities for Geosciences, NO. 27 Best National Universities in China and NO. 282 Best Global Universities.
The Form and System of Learning
International master students are supposed to have a 3-year full-time academic program. Students who apply for Chinese-taught programs should pass the HSK 4 test before commencing the major study.
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship
China University of Geosciences is designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education to grant Chinese Government Scholarships to qualified candidates. Over the years, CUG has carried out many Chinese Government Scholarship programs such as High Level Postgraduate Scholarship Program, Silk Road Scholarship Program and Bilateral Program, etc.
1. High Level Postgraduate Scholarship Program: Students are provided with full scholarship (including tuition fee, living allowance of 3,000RMB/month for master students, on-campus accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance). International student applicants must complete a Chinese Government Scholarship application which is assessed by the CSC for approval upon admission. The CSC also conducts an annual assessment of Chinese Government Scholarship students, which is based on their academic records and research performance, and decides on the continued eligibility.
2. Bilateral Scholarship Programs: The Bilateral Scholarship Program includes all levels of available educational programs. It is usually recommended by the Chinese Embassies or Educational Departments in international students’ home countries. The scholarship includes full scholarships and partial scholarships. To help excellent international students obtain scholarships recommended from Chinese embassies or from their Department of Education, CUG International Admission and Program Development Office provides Pre-Admission Letter to qualified applicants. Please contact the International Admission and Program Development Office in advance. Applicants should consult with their local Chinese embassies or foreign student dispatch department for information about application procedures and application time for the Bilateral Scholarship Program.
3. CUG President Scholarship Program: CUG provides the scholarship to reward those
international students with outstanding achievements in study and research. This program
provide scholarship only for the first year of study. The scholarship offers several types of
support, including tuition-waiver, half-tuition for free, 20% tuition for free and 10% tuition
for free.
Tuition Standards
Master students:
Science or Engineering students: 28,000 RMB / year（Approximately 4000 USD/year）
Liberal Arts students: 25,000 RMB / year（Approximately 3500USD/year）
All charges are subject to the latest updates from the Administration for Commodity Prices. CUGwill release information about any changes of tuition forthwith.
Application Requirements
i. The following conditions must be met for applying for a master’s degree under the Chinese Government Scholarship program:
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passports.
2. Applicants must abide by the laws and regulations in China, having good character and respecting Chinese social customs and habits.
3. Applicant has already obtained a bachelor’s degree or is an fresh graduate (the bachelor degree must be obtained before admission).
4. Applicant is physically and mentally healthy without severe diseases, infectious diseases or serious physical defects. Applicant must pass the required national admission physical examination.
5. Applicants without HSK4 will not have the qualification to apply for Chinese-taught programs of Chinese Government Scholarship. Non-native English-speaking applicants who apply for programs taught in English are required to provide TOEFL IBT (80 or above) or IELTS (6.0 or above) scores. Applicants who are unable to provide proof of standardized English language testing are required to provide proof of English language instruction for their previous degree studies. Applicants whose mother language is English are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency as described above.
Notes: Students who do not meet the requirements for Chinese language proficiency should have a one-year additional Chinese language course and only after meeting the requirements can they start the major study, or they have to extend the Chinese language learning or discontinue the study.
ii. Application for self-funded master’s students is implemented as follows:
1. Applicants must meet the requirements of 1, 2 ,3 and 4 of i.
2. Language requirements for self-funded postgraduates can be lowered appropriately.
Checklist for Application
Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (only for government-funded students), Enrollment Application Form for International Students of CUG (only for university scholarship or self-funded students). Please fill out the form in English or Chinese;
2. Notarized highest diploma (notarized in Chinese or English. Prospective diploma recipients should submit official document issued by your current school to prove not only your current student status, but also the expected degree certificate and graduation date. Original certificate must be presented when you come to register);
3. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English;
4. A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words. Please be noted that the proposal should be mainly focus on the description of academic Background, research field and the future study/research plan; a brief introduction of the reason you choose to study in China and CUG, the understanding of China and CUGcould also be included in the proposal;
5. Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad;
6. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must 6 cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months; 7. Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2024), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;
8. Fresh graduates currently in China should submit the photocopy of the residence permit page and a proof of school performance from the current school;
9. Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports in accordance with the corresponding Chinese proficiency requirements. Applicants for English-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates like IELTS or TOFEL report. Applicants who are unable to provide proof of standardized English language testing are required to provide proof of English language instruction for their previous degree studies. Applicants whose mother language is English are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency as described above;
10. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
11. Copies of the passport and work or income certificate of the guarantor listed in The International Student Economic Guarantee (only for university scholarship or self-funded applicants)
12. Other materials (CUG Supervisor’s Recommendation Form for Excellent International Students, certificates of awards, published papers and monographs)
Qualification Examination
During the application period, the Admission Office and the corresponding supervisor groups will check the academic information and reports of the applicants. The applicant's professional knowledge, language proficiency, academic ability, scientific research and supervisors’ opinions will all be important indicators in our assessment. We warmly welcome student applicants who are recommended by experts or are from inter-university exchange programs.
Applicants should pay close attention to the contact e-mail to avoid any delay in communication during the application period. Any conduct of falsification, fraud, providing incomplete materials (including non-notarized documents), or delayed materials will result in immediate disqualification of the application eligibility.
Admission and Notification
1. CUG adheres to the principle of enrolling the best candidates. Due to the limited enrollment quota, applicants who meet the admission requirements but fail to obtain the Chinese Government Scholarship can be preferentially admitted if the applicants agree to be admitted as self-funded master’s students.
2. Applicants with undergraduate pre-graduation certificates or studying certificates must submit their bachelor’s degree certificates to the Admission and Program Development Office of CUG on or before the registration day, otherwise the admission qualification will be canceled.
3. International students who have received an acceptance letter from supervisors of CUG, a recommendation from an overseas partner university or domestic strategic cooperation unit can be preferentially awarded the scholarship with priority over other applicants.
4. Results of the applicants applying for Chinese government scholarships: CUG will confirm the recommended list of applicants and submit it to the Chinese National Scholarship Council before the beginning of April. The admission list submitted by the university will be confirmed by the CSC; the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China (JW201 form) will be sent to the applicants before the end of June. Please make sure that the correct mailing address is reserved to receive the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form.
5. Admission results for university scholarships and self-funded students: the admission list will be released before July 1. The Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China (JW202 form) will be sent to the applicants before July 30. Please make sure that the correct mailing address is reserved to receive the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form.
6. International students’ graduate enrollment information, the list of candidates for admission
and other admission information are all announced on the International Education College
website (http://eniec.cug.edu.cn). The CUG IEC official Wechat will also release the results.
Please keep following the updates of the IEC website and the IEC official Wechat account as
well.
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