Entry Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Qingdao
University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2021, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.
Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, friendly to China and must abide by the laws and decrees of China.
Applicants for master's degree programs must have attained a bachelor's degree, and those who graduated from non-Chinese universities must hold a bachelor's degree from a university
accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. (Grade skipping or joining in the middle of the course is not permitted.)
Applicants with English as native language are exempted from English language certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide IELTS (6.0 or above), new TOEFL (75 points or above) or other comparable certification of English proficiency.
Applicants who have obtained their highest degree with English as the medium of instruction are exempted from providing language proficiency certification, but proof indicating the language medium is required.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Qingdao
University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2021, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, friendly to China and must abide by the laws and decrees of China.
Applicants for master's degree programs must have attained a bachelor's degree, and those who graduated from non-Chinese universities must hold a bachelor's degree from a university
accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. (Grade skipping or joining in the middle of the course is not permitted.)Applicants with English as native language are exempted from English language certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide IELTS (6.0 or above), new TOEFL (75 points or above) or other comparable certification of English proficiency.
Applicants who have obtained their highest degree with English as the medium of instruction are exempted from providing language proficiency certification, but proof indicating the language medium is required.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Master RMB 20,500 per year
RMB 61,500 in total (About $ 8,590)Accommodation Fee Minxing Lou Double Room RMB 55 to RMB 14,300 (More Details) Ruixing Lou Double Room RMB 50 to RMB 11,000 (More Details) Haoyuan NO.13 Lou Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 10,000 (More Details) Single Room RMB 80 to RMB 12,000 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 57 to USD 113 Service Fee USD 100 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. Financial Guarantee Statement with front page of the sponsor’s passport or proof of identification.
You can download a template or sample from here.*2. Non-criminal Record Certificate
-Obtain a police clearance certificate from the local police station where you currently reside, confirming no criminal record in the past 6 months at the time of application.
-Some universities may require a certificate covering only the past 3 months, in which case the certificate is valid for 3 months only.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.*3. Physical Examination Form
-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
You can download a template or sample from here.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.*4. Resume and a copy of the Commitment for Application
-Submit a resume or CV to help the university better understand your background.
You can download a template or sample from here.
-Some universities may require you to use their designated CV templates, which must be downloaded and completed accordingly.*5. Personal Statement
-A written personal statement that introduces your educational background, personal experiences, motivation for studying abroad, and how your past has shaped your decision to study in China.
You can download a template or sample from here.
-You should highlight your values, personality, strengths, and personal growth, and explain how these qualities make you a good fit for international study.
-The statement should express your passion for learning, openness to different cultures, and your long-term personal and professional goals.
-Must be written in English or Chinese.
-Minimum length: 1500 words.
-Make sure the content is original and written in your own words.6. Pre-admission Application
Please contact professor or department to finish this appliaciton form. Applicants who finished this application could get the preferential admission.
You can download a template or sample from here.*7. Certificate of English proficiency
*8. Information page of the valid passport (passport type must be ordinary).
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*9. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*10. Undergraduate school transcript
Written both in Chinese and English
*11. Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in both English and Chinese and be certified by notarization.
Fresh graduates are required to provide proof of graduation or proof of attendance. They must be required to submit academic credentials to be eligible for admission.*12. Two letters of recommendation
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.
13. Work certificate for applicants who have job.
Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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- 2. Fill in online application form. (About 10 minutes)
- 3. Upload required documents. (About 5 minutes)
- 4. Pay the application fee and CUCAS service fee (CUCAS is authorized to collect on the university’s behalf). (About 5 minutes)
- 5. Click “Submit” button.
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Change Log
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD September 24, 2025
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD September 8, 2025
- • The has been updated. August 12, 2025
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 15, 2026 August 12, 2025
- • The content has been updated. December 15, 2021
- • The start date has been updated to September 1, 2022 December 15, 2021
Basic Information
| ·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2026 | |
| ·Duration: | 3 Years |
| Teaching Language : | English |
| Application Deadline: | May 15 , 2026 |
| Tuition : | RMB 20,500 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 57 (Pay to University) |
| Service Fee: | USD 100 (Check Policy) |
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