Application Guide Without Service Fee Guide you how to apply for studying in Huazhong Agricultural University & Study in hzau
Application for Postgraduate Program
1. Application Procedure
2. Application Time: from December 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
3. Application Qualification:
① Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
Note: Residents of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country and who are now applying to study in China as international students must have held a valid foreign passport for at least four years, and must have actually resided in a foreign country for at least two years in the past four years. (Nine months of residence in a foreign country may count as a full year. The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of actual foreign residence.) Applicants mentioned above should submit additional documents as follows: (1) Certificate of naturalization; (2) Proof of cancellation of the original residence; (3) A photocopy of exit and entry signature pages of the passport in recent four years (original copy for future examination); (4) Proof of study or work experience at abroad in recent two years.
② Applicants for Master’s degree must have obtained Bachelor’s Degree and be under the age of 40.
③ Applicants for Doctoral degree must have obtained Master’s Degree and be under the age of 45.
4. Online Application:Please visit the website: http://studyin.hzau.edu.cn/ and apply online.
5. Required Documents:
No. |
Documents |
① |
The application form printed from Application System: http://studyin.hzau.edu.cn/ |
② |
Highest diploma or degree certificate; or an official Certificate of Enrollment for the ones still on campus. |
③ |
Official Transcripts |
④ |
Two recommendation letters by professors/associate professors of correlated disciplines |
⑤ |
Study Plan |
⑥ |
Duplication of the Passport |
⑦ |
Other auxiliary supporting materials (such as: award certificates, academic papers published, foreign entrance examination transcripts,wellknown international university admission notice, English or Chinese Language Proficiency certificate, special skill certificate like dancing, sports, etc.) |
⑧ |
An Acceptance Letter from a professor of HZAU |
Notes: ①Original documents should be submitted. However, should they be unavailable, copies must be authorized by the issuing institution or notarized by a public notary. ② Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with certified translations in Chinese or English. ③Please send the hardcopies of application required documents to the required postal address. |
6. Language Proficiency:
① Chinese Medium Program: Applicants should submit a score report of a recognized Chinese Proficiency Test. HSK level 4 or above (Note: HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test. You can find information on: www.chinesetest.cn) is required. If the applicant has no elementary Chinese study experience, he or she can pass HSK level 4 by attending Chinese Language Program for one academic year before the start of Academic study.
② English Medium Program: It is better if applicants can submit a score report of a recognized English Proficiency Test such as TOEFL (IBT 80), IELTS 6.0 or higher; or other official English test recognized by HZAU. Failing to demonstrate one’s English proficiency may adversely affect one’s candidacy for acceptance.
7. Inquiry for Admission:
The International Student Office of HZAU will issue admission status via the On-line Application System as soon as possible after all required documents received. Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202) as well as Form of Physical Examination Record form for Foreigners will be issued to the admitted applicants before July 15, 2016.
8. Visa:
Students who are admitted must apply for study type of visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in home country with the Admission Notice and JW202 form. International students who will study in China for less than 6 months should apply for “X2” type of visa. Students who will study in China for over 6 months are required to obtain ‘X1’ type of Visa, which will only be valid for 30 days after your arrival in China. Students must come to the International Student Office to apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days in order to obtain a legal stay in China.
9. Registration:
Registration date will be specified in the admission notice. Successful applicants are required to register in HZAU during the specified period, and early registration will not be handled.