1. Non-Chinese citizens.

2. Applicants should be excellent in their studies, self-conduct, be healthy mentally and physically, and obey Chinese laws and regulations.

3. Applicants should not be awarded other Chinese government scholarships at all levels at the same time.

4. Requirements for the applicant’s degree and age:

1) be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the Master’s programs.

2）be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the Doctoral programs.

5. Language requirements:

1) Chinese-taught program: HSK Level 5 with scores above 180. Those who have obtained a degree from a Chinese university using Chinese as the language of instruction do not need to provide the HSK transcript. If the language ability does not meet the standard of the study, applicants can apply for one year of Chinese language study.

2) English-taught program: TOEFL IBT 80, IELTS 6.0 or English as a native/official language or having obtained a degree using English as the language of instruction.

II. Majors

1. Major List for Master’s Degree(Click to view)

2. Major List for Doctoral Degree(Click to view)

III. Enrollment Time

September,2024

VI. Scholarship Coverage

1. Students will be exempt from paying tuition and campus accommodation fees.

2. Granted a monthly living allowance (Ph.D. 3,500 RMB/month, Master 3,000 RMB/month) while in China.

3. Comprehensive Medical Insurance Care.

V. Application Documents

1. Copy of passport home page and Chinese visa pages(if any). Passports should be valid later than September 2024. 

2. Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status issued by their current school. Applicants must get the final diploma before September 2024. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

3. Academic transcripts(from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from the first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate(if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

4. Language proficiency certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit a valid HSK 5 transcript. Applicants who have received a degree from a Chinese university using Chinese as the language of instruction must provide corresponding supporting documents. Applicants for English-taught programs must provide a TOEFL score of 80 or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or if they have obtained a degree using English as the language of instruction, they must provide the corresponding supporting documents.

5. A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1000 characters or words; the proposal for a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor.

6. Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation(written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. The letters should be signed by the recommenders and indicate their identity and contact information. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objective 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.

7. Example of art. For those who apply to study art, design, etc, they must submit materials of personal works (videos, paintings, etc.).

8. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The form is made by the Chinese quarantine authority and must be completed in English.  The physical 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. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

9. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-criminal record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months before the submission date of the application.

10. Academic achievement materials. Academic papers published and proof of patents, etc.

11. Conditional Acceptance Letter from a professor (if any). Applicants may contact the intended supervisor to apply for the Conditional Acceptance Letter, but it is not a must-have document.

12. Other supporting documents required by the International Students Office.

Reminder: Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic, and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded documents.

VI. Application Procedure

1. Accepting Agency: Northeast Normal University(Agency Number:10200）

2. Funding Program:

    Master’s degree program

    Doctoral degree program

3. Application deadline: February 26, 2024

4. Application procedures

Step 1:Apply at the NENU International Student Service System

Log onto the NENU International Student Service System (http://studyatnenu.nenu.edu.cn orhttps://nenu.17gz.org), fill in the required information, and apply. Click to view the Application Guide.

Step 2:Review and Online Interview

NENU will review the student’s academic background, language ability, and professional ability, and conduct an online interview based on merit. Interview notification will be sent via email, please pay attention to check the email.

Step 3:ISO will complete the preliminary review around mid-March, determine the list of candidates, and issue the Pre-admission Notice of Chinese Government Scholarship University Program for the candidates via email.

Step 4:Nominated Candidates should submit their application to the Chinese Chinese Government Scholarship Information System.

●Visit the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and open an account. Click to view the Instructions for the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System.

● The program category should be Type B, and the agency number of Northeast Normal University is 10200. The Agency Number represents a specific application receiving agency and a correct choice of Program Category is necessary before filling in the Agency Number. Please make sure you fill it out correctly, otherwise, you will not be able to continue your online application which may result in your application not being accepted.

●Upload and save the documents and submit the application. The uploaded application must include the Pre-admission Notice issued by Northeast Normal University. Candidates who do not complete the online application on time will be disqualified from candidacy.

Step 5: Based on the principle of "individual application - institutional recommendation - expert evaluation - merit-based admission", the China Scholarship Council organizes experts to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's academic performance, comprehensive ability, and development potential and selects the best candidate for admission.

VII.Note

1. Applicants should submit their applications directly to Northeast Normal University, and should not submit their applications through any agency; if found, the scholarship application will be disqualified.

2. If necessary, we will contact the applicants by email (admission@nenu.edu.cn) to submit the appropriate supporting documents, please make sure to fill in the accurate contact email address.

3. NENU will inform the applicants of the final result of the admission via email before the end of July.

4. CSC Scholarship recipients are not allowed to receive financial support from CSC and other scholarships (excluding all kinds of one-time scholarships) provided by the Chinese government at all levels and the host university at the same time; once discovered, their eligibility for the CSC Scholarships shall be canceled, and they shall be required to return the scholarship they have already received. For those who deliberately conceal their financial support situation, in addition to disqualification, they will not be allowed to apply for CSC Scholarships within three years.

5. Scholarship will not be reserved if scholarship recipients cannot register before the registration deadline. Scholarship recipients shall not invite family members without permission from the host university.

6. Scholarship recipients are required to submit all application documents at the beginning of the school year. Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of the information and materials submitted. In case of discrepancies, Northeast Normal University reserves the right to cancel the admission status and the enrolled students' academic status.

7. Scholarship recipients must attend the annual review by the regulations. Failure to pass the evaluation will result in suspension or cancellation of the scholarship qualification.

8. In principle, scholarship recipients are not allowed to change their study majors and study periods.

VIII.Contact Information

International Students Office, Division of International Cooperation & Exchange, Northeast Normal University

Address: Room 624, Administration Building, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268, Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin Province, China,130024

E-mail:admission@nenu.edu.cn

Office Number: +86-431-85099754

Attachments:

1.Study Plan for International Graduates Candidates of NENU

2.Foreigner Physical Examination Form

3.Conditional Acceptance Letter