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Further Explanation of Documents You Need to Provide:

• Passport
• A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
• Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.
• Photo
• A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
• Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
• Taken within the last 6 months.
• Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
• A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
• If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
• Both original copy and translation copy are required.
• Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
• Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
• If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
• Both original copy and translation copy are required.
• Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs
• For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
• For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
• Higher scores and levels are preferred.
• English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs
• IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
• If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
• Higher scores are preferred.
• Non-criminal Record Certificate
• Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
• Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
• Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
• The document must be in English or Chinese.

If you ever studied in China, you MUST provide these extra documents:

• A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明).
• Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China.
• Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable).
• A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University.

If you are under 18 years old, you MUST provide these extra documents:

• Notarized Guardian's Letter of Commitment
• Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
• Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
• Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
• A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
• For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on CUCAS. Learn more here.