2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs

2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs 

Introduction to China Agricultural University

China Agricultural University now offers 144 Master and 95 Doctoral programs to international students. Master’s programs are completed in 2 or 3 years, and Doctoral programs 3 or 4 years. Certificates of degrees and graduation will be awarded to those who have completed the entire course work and passing thesis/dissertation defense. For details of specific majors offered,  please refer to the lists of Masters majors and PhD majors. The university now offers English-taught programs.

Admission Details

Qualification of Applicants for 2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs

1) Non-Chinese citizens who do not have Chinese nationality under the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China and hold a valid ordinary passport;

2) Physically and mentally healthy, meet the physical examination requirements for Chinese Visa or Residence Permit applicants in China and the physical examination requirements of the major to study in CAU to ensure normal study and life in China;

3) Have no violation of disciplines, no records of public security punishment or of criminal conduct;

4) Be friendly to China and behave well; comply with Chinese laws and university regulations, and respect Chinese customs and manners;

5) Applicants for Masters degrees should hold a qualification which is equivalent (or above) to a Bachelors degree from a Chinese university and the applicants must be under the age of 35. Applicants for Doctoral programs degrees should hold a qualification which is equivalent (or above) to a Masters degree from a Chinese university and the applicants must be under the age of 40;

6) Have a bachelor’s or masters’ degree taught in English, or TOEFL (iBT) score of 90 points at least, or IELTS score at least 6.0.

Application Materials related to 2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs

1) The completed APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGNER WISHING TO STUDY AT CAU (on completion of the online application form it must be downloaded and printed. Please stick the photo and ensure that the application form is signed by the applicant);

2) One Photocopy of applicant’s passport (the date of expiration should be later than Oct, 2023);

3) Visa information (only required for students in China);

4) Notarized final degree certificate or pre-graduation certificate;

*Applicants who will graduate must submit Expectation Certificate of Graduation. After admitted by the University, the documents must be submitted when register in CAU. Otherwise the admission will be canceled.

5) Official undergraduate transcripts,original and duplicated; If it is neither Chinese nor English, notarized Chinese or English version should be provided;

6) Pre-admission notice (issued by the college applicants apply after passing the evaluation of applicants’ academic background by online interview);

7) Certification of English proficiency;

8) No criminal report ( issued by the public security department);

9) Recommendation letters from two associate professors or scholars with higher academic titles. There is no specified format for the recommendation letters and all letters must be signed by the referee ;

10) Study plan in English or Chinese (no less than 1000 words);

11) Study/Work experience (updated to application date);

12) Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners; 

(available at http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/foreinphy.pdf);

13) Please submit any published academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements (originals or copies).

*All documents should be written in Chinese or English

*Application materials and registration fee will not be returned to applicants

Application Deadline following 2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs

Application Procedure

The deadline for submitting the Application, together with other application materials to Office of International Relations, China Agricultural University, is Feb.28th, 2023 (Apply on http://apply.cau.edu.cn).

Application Deadline

The deadline for the 2023 application is Feb.28th, 2023. The university will process application after the deadline.

*If you apply the scholarship, the application deadline is the deadline of scholarship application deadline.

Review and Examination

The admission committee will review the application materials and select applicants for further examinations and interviews which are requested by colleges/departments. The applicants will be informed one or two weeks before the examinations or interviews.

Inquiry and Admission Notice

The applicants will be admitted after they pass the examinations or interviews. Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201/202 Form), and Form of Physical  Examination Record for Foreigners will be issued in early July each year. Prior to this, the applicants may check for admission status via on the website of Office of International Relations, CAU.

Visa Application and Admission Registration to 2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs

The admitted applicants should bring their Passport, Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW201/202), and Original copy of Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners as well as other original documents of physical examination to the Embassy or Consulate of the People’s Republic of China, and apply for a student visa (X1 visa). 

In autumn every year, the students shall come to International Office, China Agricultural University with the documents for admission registration before the deadline indicated on the Admission Notice. The X1 visa holders must apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days after arrival in China.

Cost (in CNY) of 2023 China Agricultural University Graduate Programs

Application Fee (Non-refundable)

CNY 400 

Tuition Fee (Per Year):

Master’s Programs:

• CNY 26,000

Doctoral Programs:

CNY 30,000

Insurance (Per Year):

CNY 800

Contact Information

International Office , China Agricultural University

Address: Room 412 Main Building No.17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing 100083 P.R. China

Tel: 0086-010-6273 6402

Fax: 0086-010-6273 7704

E-mail: cauie@cau.edu.cn

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Majors of Enrollment – Language: English