2025 Application Guide for Undergraduate Programs

for International Students

Full-time undergraduate education at Chongqing University:

• Duration of programs: 4 years (5 years for Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture)

• Language of instruction: Chinese

ELIGIBILITY

    1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport.

Note: Applicants who emigrated to other countries from the Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan and obtain foreign nationality, and applicants who has acquired foreign nationality automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parent(s) is (are) Chinese citizen(s), should meet the requirements of the regulations set in the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC (Click to check).

    2. In good physical and mental health; in excellent academic standing and with good conduct; abide by the laws and decrees of China and comply with rules and regulations of Chongqing University.

    3. Self-supported applicants should be above 18 years old and under 30 years old; scholarship applicants should be above 18 years old and under 25 years old.

    4. High school graduated or above, meeting the academic requirements of the applied program.

    5. Chinese language proficiency: HSK 4 (≥210) or equivalent.

    6. Not be recipients of any other scholarships at the same time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE (Beijing Time)

• Chinese Government Scholarship: see specific application guide for CSC programs

• International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship: see specific application guide for the program

• Chongqing University President Scholarship: April 25^th, 2025

• Self-sponsor: May 30^th, 2025

Note: The application deadline may be subject to change with further notice.

PROGRAMS 

2025 List of Undergraduate Programs for International Students.xlsx

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Information Page of Ordinary Passport. The passport must remain valid until after September 2025. For applicants who are already in China, a photocopy of Visa or Residence Permit with entry customs stamps should be provided as well.

2. Notarized high school diploma. Applicants who have already graduated from high school shall submit graduation certificate of high school. Prospective diploma recipients shall submit a pre-graduation certificate issued by the high school, and bring the official degree diploma for registration if admitted, otherwise the admission qualification will be cancelled.

3. High school official transcripts.

4. Proof of Chinese language proficiency. Score report of HSK level 4 (≥210) within the validity or other Chinese language proficiency proof.

5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form(Click to download) and Attachments within a valid period of six months. The form shall be filled by the physician in Chinese or English. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the form with a suggestion filled by the doctor. 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 (Laboratory exam report, Electrocardiograph and Chest X-ray report) shall also be uploaded. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months. Applicants in China can take the physical examination at the international travel health care center.

6. Non-criminal record report. Applicants 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.

7. Financial statement or bank statement. The available balance should be no less than 30,000 RMB (The minimum amount of financial proof for full scholarship applicants may be appropriately lowered).

8. A Personal Statement. No less than 800 words, stating your basic personal information, hobbies and expertise, motivation, study plan, etc.

9. 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.

10. For Arts programs, applicants must have related academic background and are required to submit the portfolio (such as paintings, story scripts, short movies, etc.).

11. Other supporting materials required by the specific program.

Note: 1) All the above documents should be Chinese or English version. If the original copy is in a different language, a notarized translated version in Chinese or English must be submitted together; 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. 2) Applicants do not need to send hard copies of the above documents, but shall bring the original copies when registration.

Reminder: Personal information, passport information, email address and notification receiving method are very important, please be sure to fill in correctly. Applicants will be responsible for consequences due to wrong basic information in application.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES

1. Online Application

Create and activate an account in Chongqing University’s online application system at https://cqu.17gz.org/member/login.do. Select the corresponding scholarship or self-funded programs according to the funding category to be applied, fill in the application form and upload required supporting documents (colored scanned copy of the original version). Submit the application and pay the application fee (400 RMB, non-refundable) online before the application deadline. Applications that have not been paid or are overdue will not be reviewed.

2. Evaluation and Admission

1. Initial review of qualification and documents.

2. Academic review by related schools, and interview with those who have passed the above review.

3. Send admission documents to the admitted students.

FEES (RMB)

• Application Fee: 400RMB (Non-refundable)

• Tuition Fee: 14,000-20,000RMB/Year

• Accommodation Fee: 4,750-8,500RMB/Year

• Insurance: 800 RMB/Year

Refer to http://study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSION/Overview/Tuition_and_Accommodation_Fees.htm for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION

1. Chinese Government Scholarship

Full scholarship covering tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and living allowance. Refer to http://study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSION/Scholarships/Chinese_Government_Scholarships.htm to apply.

2. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Full scholarship covering tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and living allowance. Refer to http://study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSION/Scholarships/International_Chinese_Language_Teachers_Scholarshi.htm to apply.

3. Chongqing University President Scholarship

Refer to https://study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSION/Scholarships/Chongqing_University_President_Scholarship.htm for detailed information and apply in accordance with this guide.

Note: The above scholarship information is for reference only and is subject to change according to the latest regulations.

CONTACT US

International Students Admissions Office

Address: Room 310, Main Building, Campus A of Chongqing University, No.174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, P.R.China, 400044

Tel: +86-23-65111001; +86-23-65111066

Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn

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