• CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program is a full scholarship program funded by the Chinese government for international students to pursue postgraduate degrees in China. SNNU, as an enrollment institution for the CSC High-Level Postgraduate Scholarship Program, encourages outstanding international students to apply. SNNU will recommend excellent candidates to CSC, and the final admission will be determined by CSC.


    Deadline Feb. 3, 2025


    Supporting Categories and Duration

    Master: 2 years or 3 years

    Ph.D:  4 years


    Funding

    1. Tuition and registration

    2. Accommodation

    3. Living stipend

    Master’s students: CNY 3,000 per month

    Doctoral students: CNY 3,500 per month

    4. Medical insurance


    Programs

    1. Chinese-taught program:please refer to the attachment for details.
    2.  English-taught programs:

    2.1. Master: A study on the Sinicization of Marxism (China’s Development and National Governance), Chinese Philosophy,  Protection Engineering of Cultural and Relic Materials.

    2.2. Ph.D: Education, Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Software and Technology.



    Required Qualifications

    1. Citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, in good health both mentally and physically.

    2. Age and education

    2.1. For Master Program Application: Bachelor's degree holders under the age of 35.

    2.2. For Ph.D Program Application: Master's degree holders under the age of 40.

    3. Languages proficiency

    3.1. Chinese-taught Programs: HSK Level 4 or above.

    3.2. English-taught Programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 60.
    4. Awards and achievements in scientific researches are favorable.


    Scholarship Application Procedure

    Online Application

    Log on SNNU Online Application System (https://snnu.17gz.org/) and CSC Online Application System(http://www.campuschina.org/)  before Feb. 3, 2025 (overdue application will not be accepted).The agency number of SNNU is 10718, and students should choose type B. Applicants shall fill in the application information online and upload the following application materials:

    1.1 A Copy of Passport Home Page.

    If applicants' current passports expire before September 2025, applicants shall apply for a new passport before submitting the application.

    1.2 A Notarized Highest Diploma.

    Prospective diploma winners shall submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

    1.3 Academic Transcripts.

    Copies of academic records from 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.

    1.4 Language Qualification Certificates.

    Applicants for Chinese-taught programs shall submit valid reports of HSK Level 4 and above. Applicants for English-taught programs shall provide valid English language proficiency certificates like IELTS or TOFEL report. Applicants who have received a degree from Chinese university or using Chinese as the language of instruction are not required to provide proof of the HSK.

    1.5 A Study Plan Proposal.

    The study plan must be written in Chinese or English with more than 1000 characters or words.The proposal of a doctoral program applicants shall be signed by their Chinese supervisor.
    1.6 Two Recommendation Letters.

    These letters shall be written only in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors, describing the applicants' 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 of both sides.
    1.7 A Photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

    The form shall be completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicants). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination 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.

    1.8 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.
    1.9 Supporting Materials.

    Published scientific research papers or patents, awards and other supporting materials that can reflect applicants' scientific research ability and comprehensive quality are also encouraged to be submitted.


    The above materials should be in Chinese or English,and must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations if they are in languages other than Chinese or English.


    University Review

    The university will review application materials, organize interviews and comprehensive assessment for applicants, then finally announce the shortlisted candidates and issue the pre-admission letter. The arrangement of interview will be announced afterwards. Pre-admitted students will be recommended to CSC.


    Accredited by CSC

    The CSC expert committee will assess all the applicants’ materials and the final admission list will be determined by CSC.


    Announcement of Admission Results

    The university will publicize the admission result through the website of Study at SNNU (/snnu/mu_admission/).


    Precaution

    Shaanxi Normal University does not authorize any individual or institution to enroll in scholarship programs. All students please apply through the only official application system.

    CSC students are not allowed to be enrolled in other scholarships (excluding any one-time incentive award) established by the Chinese government at all levels or universities themselves. Once revealed, the Chinese Government scholarship will be canceled and the received stipend must be returned. Those who deliberately conceal such situation will not be allowed to apply for Chinese government scholarships within three years, except for the cancellation of their qualifications.


    Contact

    Contact Person: Mr. Huang,Mrs.Xu

    Tel: +86-29-85310582

    Fax: +86-29-85310278

    E-mail:snnuiso@snnu.edu.cn

    Postal Address : International Office, Shaanxi Normal University,620 West Chang’an Ave, Chang’an district, Xi’an, Shaanxi province

    Post Code:710119







    附件【Programs of SNNU (For International Students).xls
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