Q1. What qualifications do international students need to meet?
A:
1. Applicants must be over 18 years old.
2. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign ordinary passports.
3.If applying for majors taught in Chinese, applicants are required by undhttp://sie.nankai.edu.cnergraduate and graduate program respectively to reach their Chinese language skills to 180 scores of HSK 4 and 210 scores in HSK 5; if applying for majors taught in English, applicants must achieve IELTS 6.0 or 85 points in TOEFL (for those who have English teaching pre-degree are allowed to provide the certificate issued by the school).
4. Applicants for a Master’s program must hold a Chinese bachelor degree or an equivalent degree; those who apply for a PhD program must hold a Chinese master degree or an equivalent degree.
Please note: The particular language requirements of some individual programs are stipulated in the agreements of the programs in question.
5. Applicants must not have a criminal record and mustabide by the laws of China, comply with the rules ofNankai University, and respect the customs of the Chinese people.
Q2. What majors can be applied for? Are there any majors taught in English?
A:
1.Nankai University has 27 professional colleges, covering humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, agronomy, medicine, art and other fields. A total of 22 undergraduate majors, 173 graduate majors are open to international students. Please refer to the following website for detailed enrollment majors: http://sie.nankai.edu.cn.
2.In 2023, our school offers 9 all-English Teaching Majors open to international students, including 6 master's English Teaching Majors and 3 doctoral English Teaching Majors. Please refer to the following website for detailed enrollment majors: http://sie.nankai.edu.cn.
For more information about the Undergraduate’s, Master’s and PhD programs available for international students on offer, please refer to “Listing of 2023 Nankai University Undergraduate’s Programs Available for International Students” “Listing of 2023 Nankai University Master’s Programs Available for International Students” and “Listing of 2023 Nankai University PhD Programs Available for International Students”.
Q3. What about the training mode and length of schooling of international students?
A:
1.The basic education system of international undergraduates in our university is a four-year system, and the training mode of "1 + 3 academy system" is implemented: undergraduate students study general education in the College of International Education of Nankai University in the first year, enter the corresponding specialty for three years after the end of the first year, and obtain the graduation certificate of the specialty after graduation. Except for military service which should not be included, the maximum length of study for undergraduates is 7 years (including suspension time).
2. We only recruit international postgraduates who study full-time:
(1) The basic length of study for master students is 2 to 3 years. The maximum length of study (including the retention of student status and suspension time) of academic degree postgraduates is the basic length of study with one-year extended. The basic length of study and the maximum length of study (including the retention of student status and suspension time) of professional degree postgraduates are implemented in accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Professional Degree Postgraduates of Nankai University.
(2) The basic length of study of doctoral students is 4 years, and the maximum length of study (including retention of student status and suspension) is 6 years.
Q4. When is the application deadline?
A: Applications can be submitted from November 1st,2022 to May 15th,2023.
Q5. What application materials need to be submitted? Whether the mail paper materials are needed?
A:
1. Checklist of materials:
For Undergraduate’s program applicants:
(1) Passport information page (must be valid after April 1st, 2024); For applicants currently residing in Mainland China, valid visa or resident permit page is needed；
(2) Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English. Students expecting to graduate should provide an official letter stating expected graduation date, and submit the diploma if admitted)
(3) Official senior high school transcripts or transcripts of academic achievement up to the present.If the transcript is in a language other than Chinese or English, then a notarized translation must be provided；
(4) A personal statement, written in either Chinese or English;
(5) An HSK level 4 certificate with a score of no less than 180;
(6) One recommendation letter, written in either Chinese or English;
(7) Other materials that can prove the applicants’ learning ability and comprehensive abilities, such as award certificates in sports or the arts, specialty certificates, published papers, undergraduate admission notices issued by other universities, etc.；
(8) Record of Physical Examination for Foreigners: can be filled out in Chinese or English. The requirements for testing must be rigorously adhered to as laid out in the form. The result must be issued after November 2022 in order to be valid;
(9) Proof of Financial Security;
(10) Non-criminal Record Affirmation;
For Master’s and PhD programs applicants:
(1) Notarized diploma of the highest level of education obtained. Applicants expecting to graduate this academic year must submit an official document issued by their current school to prove their current student status and expected graduation date.
(2) Complete academic transcripts of the highest level of education.
(3) Personal Statement, including a study or research plan, financial situation, reasons for scholarship application, honors and awards, personal strengths, etc. (no less than 800 words).
(4) Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors. The letters should be written in Chinese or English.
(5) Acceptance Form of Supervisor by a Nankai University Professor (Applicants who apply for a PhD program should submit this form).
(6) Certificate of Language Proficiency
(7) Valid Passport (the passport must be valid until at least April 1, 2024)
(8) Record of Physical Examination for Foreigners: can be filled out in Chinese or English.The requirements for testing must be rigorously adhered to as laid out in the form. The result must be issued after October 2022 in order to be valid.
(9) Proof of Financial Security
(10) Non-criminal Record Affirmation
Please note: the above materials should be in Chinese or English. If any documents are in a language other than Chinese or English, then a notarized translation into Chinese or English must be provided.
2.There is no need to mail paper materials.
Q6. What is the online application process?
A: This is an online application. Register and fill out the relevant information on Nankai University’s International Student Service Platform, which can be found at the website:https://nankai.at0086.cn/StuApplication.
The application process is divided into four steps:
1. Apply online and pay the application fee;
2. Preliminary review and reexamination of materials;
3. College interview review;
4. Announcement of admission results
Q7. What is the scholarship evaluation process? When will the evaluation results be released?
A: 1. Scholarship evaluation process:
Step 1: school admission
Step2: the scholarship evaluation team of the University selects candidates, and after no objection is publicized, fill in the recommendation in the scholarship system
Step 3: the scholarship department reviews and publishes the final results
2. The general scholarship results will be announced from July to August.
Q8. What kinds of scholarships can be applied for? What kind of students can apply?
A: Nankai University offers the following scholarships for international students:
(1) Chinese Government Scholarship
Scholarship Value: Exemption from tuition fee, provision of accommodation fee, provision of coverage of comprehensive medical insurance, and a living allowance. Please click this link for more information:https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login.
Application Deadline: February15, 2023.
(2) The Modern Sinology Scholarship
Scholarship value: Exemption from tuition fee, provision of accommodation fee, a research stipend, provision of coverage of comprehensive medical insurance, and a living allowance. (Register at the set time on the website: http://www.chinese.cn/page/#/pcpage/new_service)
Application Deadline: Please refer to the introduction of The Modern Sinology Scholarship
(3) International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Scholarship value: Exemption from tuition fee, provision of accommodation fee, provision of coverage of comprehensive medical insurance, and a living allowance. (Register at the website to apply: http://cis.chinese.cn/account/login.)
Application Deadline: Please refer to the introduction of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
(4) International Confucian Association Scholarship
Scholarship Value: Exemption from tuition fee, provision of accommodation fee, provision of coverage of comprehensive medical insurance, and a living allowance.
Application Deadline: See notice from International Confucian Association
(5) Tianjin Government Scholarship
Scholarship value: tuition allowance.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023.
(6) Study-at-NKU President Scholarship
Scholarship value: tuition allowance.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023.
The above information is provided as reference only. Scholarships will be administered according to guidelines set by the government and the university. Please visit https://sie.nankai.edu.cn/jxj.htmfor moredetails.
Q9. Do I have to pay the application fee? What is the cost? If I am not admitted, can the application fee be refunded? Do I need to pay the application fee if I want to apply for a scholarship?
A: 1. The application must be paid in full. Applications without payment of the application fee will be considered invalid and will not be reviewed.
2. The application fee for undergraduate programs is RMB 400, and the application fee for graduate programs is RMB 600.
3. The application fee will not be refunded regardless of admission.
4. The application fee is the fee for applying to Nankai University. Only after being admitted through the review of Nankai University can you be eligible to apply for various scholarships. There is no fee for applying for scholarships.
Q10. What is the tuition fee for each major?
A: The cost of tuition in indicated by the“Listing of 2023 Nankai University Undergraduate’s Programs Available for International Students”“Listing of 2023 Nankai University Master’s Programs Available for International Students” and the “Listing of 2023 Nankai University PhD Programs Available for International Students”.
Q11. Is it necessary to purchase medical insurance? how much is the cost?
A: According to the regulations of Ministry of Education of P. R. China, international students must purchase comprehensive medical insurance for foreign students while they are studying in China. International students may purchase insurance on the day of registration at the registration site. Uninsured students will not be registered. Information concerning insurance for international students can be found at the website: http://www.lxbx.net/.
Q12. Do freshmen have to live on campus? How is the accommodation arranged?
A: On-campus accommodationfee for international students is 1500 RMB/student/month to 3000 RMB/student/month. There are two options available. (New students must live on-campus for their first year.)
1. On-campus accommodation: Buildings 2 and 4 of Friendship Garden on Balitai Campus; Block B of International Student Dormitory on Jinnan Campus.On-campus accommodation is limited and is provided on a first come, first serve basis.
2. The University Cooperative Housing Apartment: Longfor Goyoo Apartments.
The accommodation will be administered according to the admission notice in the current year.
Q13: How do international students apply for a visa?
A: The admitted students must hold the admission notice of Nankai University and the application form for study visa in China (JW201 / 202) (the study period exceeds 180 days) to apply for X1 (study period exceeds 180 days) or X2 visa in Chinese embassies abroad. Within 30 days after arrival in China, the X1 visa must be converted into a study residence permit.
Q14: How can I contact the College of International Education of Nankai University?
A: 1. Work phone
Balitai Campus: Tel: 0086-22-23508825/3615
Time: 8: 00-12: 00; 14: 00-18: 00
Jinnan Campus: Tel: 0086-22-23509646/8686
Time: 9: 00-12: 00; 13: 00-17: 00
2. Addresses：
Bailitai Campus address: Room 400, School of International Education,94 Weijin Road, Tianjin, P.R. China (Postal Code: 300071)
Jinnan Campus Address：Room 202, School of International Education, 38 Tongyan Road, Haihe River Education Area, Tianjin, P.R. China (Postal Code: 300350)
3. Email: nkundergraduate@126.com (undergraduate)
nkadmission01@nankai.edu.cn (Postgraduate)
4. Website：http://sie.nankai.edu.cn
Q15. If I have not graduated when I apply, can I apply without a graduation certificate?
A: Yes, you can submit a certificate of expected graduation first, and submit it to the collegeimmediately after obtaining the graduation certificate, but not later than the registration time.
Q16. Can I apply for more than one scholarship program at the same time to raise the chances? Can I receive more than two scholarships at the same time?
A: Theoretically yes, except for the Chinese Government Scholarship and the International Chinese Teachers' Scholarship. They are both sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education so they cannot be awarded to one student at the same time. Furthermore, students who win one of these two scholarships lose the chance to get other scholarships automatically. We advise that you apply only one of them. However, students have the chance to get the Tianjin Government Scholarship and Nankai University Scholarship at the same time. These two scholarships do not need to be applied separately for all students who apply to Nankai University will enjoy the opportunity.
Q17.I have received the admission letter from Nankai University, can I come to the university to register or move into the dormitory early?
A: The registration procedure can only be done on a certain date and time notified by the university. The university allows new students to come to school and move into the dormitory on campus one week early. However, if students come to Tianjin earlier than that, they have to arrange the accommodation on their own.
Q18：Does the school provide a free pick-up service for fresh students?
A: There is no free pick-up service. Generally, the school does not arrange pick-up service for there are taxis, subways and buses available at the Tianjin Airport and Tianjin RailwayStation.
Q19.Is it possible for fresh students to postpone their registration and what is the deadline for registration?
A: Students cannot postpone the registration in principle. But in case of some special circumstances, student can submit a written application to his or her colleges and have it approved. The registration cannot be later than one week after the first day of the school year.
Q20.Does Nankai University have an entrance examination? Is it a written test or an interview?
A: We do not have a fixed entrance written exam, but there will be an onlineexaminationandaninterview with thestaffs of the college that you applied for.
Q21. I am currently studying at another university for my bachelor’s degree and would like to transfer to Nankai University. Does Nankai University accept transfer students?
A: Nankai university does not accept transfer students now, whether from universities in China or any other country. Students who want to begin their studying at Nankai University have to start as a freshman.
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