Chinese-taught Doctoral Programs for International Students at Chongqing University (2020)

Chongqing University enrolls full-time international doctoral students, the duration of doctoral programs is 4 years (students who cannot graduate on time may apply for an extension of study period of up to 6 years).

Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.

2. With a master's degree or equivalent academic qualification, meeting the academic requirements of the applied major.

3. In good physical and mental health, be under 50 years old at the time of admission.

4. Chinese language proficiency: HSK 4 (with score over 180) or equivalent (some programs require HSK 5 or above, see the program list for details).

Application Deadline

May 31^st, 2020 (for scholarship application deadline, please refer to the specific scholarship application notice)

Programs

 List of Chinese-taught Doctoral Programs for International Students (2020).xlsx

Application Documents

1. Personal information page of passport：The passport shall have a minimum validity of one year. For applicants who are already in China, a photocopy of Visa or Residence Permit with entry customs stamps should be provided as well.

2. Master’s degree diploma: Applicants shall submit master’s degree diploma. Prospective diploma recipients shall submit a certificate of expected graduation issued by the university that will issue the diploma.

3. Academic transcripts of master’s degree study

4. Proof of Chinese language proficiency: Score report of HSK level (within the validity) or other Chinese language proficiency proof.

5. A Personal Statement: No less than 1000 words, stating your basic personal information, hobbies and expertise, motivation, study plan, etc.

6. Curriculum vitae. The applicants shall submit a curriculum vitae introducing your personal information, education background, work experience, research work, publications, honors, and other information which could facilitate your application.

7. Two academic recommendation letters from professors or associate professors with their signatures and contact information.

8. Financial statement or bank statement: The available balance should be no less than RMB 45,000.

9. Physical examination form: The form could be downloaded via http://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1062/1413.htm and shall be filled by the physician in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the 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. Attachments of examination results (Blood report, Electrocardiograph and Chest X-ray) shall also be uploaded. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

10. Study or Work certificate：For applicants who are currently studying or working in an institution, a Certificate of Enrollment or Employment issued by the institution is required.

11. Certificate of Non-criminal record (applicants who are currently studying or working in an institution could submit a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the institution as a replacement).

12. Catalogues and abstracts of published academic articles and other original academic achievements (optional)

13. Other supporting materials required by the specific program.

Note: ①All the above documents should be photocopies of the original Chinese or  English version. If the original copy is in a different language, a notarized translated copy in Chinese or English must be submitted; as to the certificate issued by the school, the name and contact information of the certifier shall be affixed as well as the official seal of the school. ②Pleases bring all the original copies for school registration.

Application and Recruitment Procedures

1. Online Application

1) Create and activate an account in our online application system at (https://cqu.17gz.org/member/login.do).

2) Fill in the application form and upload required supporting documents (colored scanned copy of the original version).

3) Pay the application fee (400 RMB, non-refundable) and submit the application. Applicants can pay through:

① online payment system: Only applicable to applicants who are already in China, paying by WeChat, Alipay or bank card;

② bank transfer (the copy of transfer voucher shall be sent to admissions@cqu.edu.cn): the account information is as follows,

Beneficiary: Chongqing University              

A/C No.: 310 002 410 900 894 853 6          

Beneficiary Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Chongqing Branch

Add.: 2^nd/F, 45 Lin Jiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China, 400010

Swift Code: ICBKCNBJCQG

TLX: 62250 ICBIS CN / 62106 ICBQA CN

2. Evaluation and Admission

1) Review applicants’ qualification and document.

2) Review and assess applicants’ language proficiency and academic performance (usually by interview).

3) Send admission documents to the admitted students.

Note: Applicants shall check their application status in the online application system or check their registered email for updates and application results.  

Fees (RMB)

Note: the above rates are subject to change.

Contact Information

International Student Admission Office

Address: Room 324, Main Building, Campus A of Chongqing University, No.174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, P.R.China, 400044

Tel: +86-23-65111001

Fax: +86-23-65111067
Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn

Website: http://study.cqu.edu.cn/