"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. A Study Plan with a minimum of 800 words and a detailed Research Proposal if prepared.

*2. Non-criminal Record Certificate

If applicant is unable to get one at home country, please sign Non-criminal Record Affirmation. International students studying in China can submit a certificate of no bad performance issued by university.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*3. Statement of Financial Support

You can download a template or sample from here.

*4. Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form

The original form should be kept by applicants. The physical examination must cover all of the items listed in the form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please plan your physical examination schedule carefully as the result is valid for only 6 months.

You can download a template or sample from here.

5. Other supporting documents

e.g. published papers, awards & certificates.

6. Acceptance Letter(Please be sure to upload if any)

For those who have not received the acceptance letter from supervisor, CIE will contact the appropriate school to arrange.

*7. HSK Certificate

If applying for Chinese-taught Programs

*8. Copy of passport photo page

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)

*9. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*10. Copy of graduation and degree certificate of the highest education

Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
Prospective diploma recipients must submit an official document issued by the current school to prove the current study status and expected graduation date. If applicants are admitted, a scan copy of the graduation and degree certificate shall be sent before registration.

*11. Transcripts of all master courses

Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*12. Two Recommendation Letters in English or Chinese from Professor or Associate Professor

Recommendation Letters should be issued after 1st September 2022 and contain the following information: title, institute, contact information, e-mail and signature of the referee.

13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*14. Handwriting Signature

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.