2023 Wuhan University for Chinese Government Scholarship

About Wuhan University

Wuhan University is a comprehensive and key national university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. It is a participant university of the “985” project and “211 Project” in China and also one of the first universities approved under the national “Double First Class” initiative.

In 2022, the University ranked 157 in the Thames Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking, 101-150 in the Soft Science World University Academic Ranking (ARWU), and 194 in the QS World University Ranking, an international education research institution.

Wuhan University is located in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province, which enjoys the reputation of “thoroughfare of nine provinces”, with convenient transportation. The university features spectacular natural surroundings with the scenic Luojia Hill in it and the beautiful East Lake by its side.

Its 346-hectare campus is wooded and green, and has fragrant flowers everywhere all the year round. The buildings are in special architectural styles, magnificent and mansion looking. Therefore, Wuhan University is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful universities in China.

Wuhan University has been receiving international students since the 1930s, and is one of the earliest institutions in China to admit international students. So far, Wuhan University has received and trained nearly 11,000 international students from more than 169 countries and regions in the world.

2023 Wuhan University for Chinese Government Scholarship — Wuhan University

About Scholarship

Chinese Government High Level Postgraduate Program is a full scholarship established by the Ministry of Education to support Chinese universities to attract outstanding international students for graduate studies in China. Wuhan University is one of the prestigious universities designated to undertake this program to recruit graduate students.

Major in admission, category and scholarship term

1. Major in admission: please refer to web: http://admission.whu.edu.cn/.

2. Admission category: Master’ s degree and Doctoral degree.

3. Term of the scholarship: including Chinese Language Study and Major Study. The term of Chinese Language Study is generally 1 year, the term of Master Major Study is 2 -3 years, and the term of Doctoral degree Major Study is 4 years.

Eligibility

a. Non-Chinese citizens, and be in good health both mentally and physically.

b. Applicants for a Master’s degree should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, have excellent academic performance, and be generally no older than 35 years old; Applicants for a doctoral degree should have a Master’s degree or excellent academic performance, and be generally no older than 40 years old.

c. Applicants to the Chinese Teaching postgraduate program are only eligible to apply if their Chinese language proficiency is at least HSK4. Applicants to the English Teaching program are required to provide proof of English language proficiency with a TOEFL score of 80/ TOEFL ESSIENCIALS B2/ IELTS score of 5.5.

Applicants who are unable to provide proof of standardized English language testing are required to provide proof of English language instruction for their previous degree studies. Applicants whose mother language is English are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency as described above

Scholarship coverage

a. Tuition free.

b. Free dormitories.

c. Living allowance.

d. Comprehensive medical insurance.

Application time

From December 1st 2022 to 25th February, 2023. Any application that submitted after 25th February, 2023 will not be accepted.

Application documents

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English).

2. Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2023), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.

3. Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must 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.

4. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). 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.

They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.

5. Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports in accordance with the Chinese proficiency requirements of Wuhan University. Applicants for other language-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates according to the requirements of Wuhan University, like IELTS or TOFEL report. For details, please check http://admission.whu.edu.cn.

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6. Acceptance letter shall be signed by prospective supervisor and sealed by the applied school after online interview. The letter sample could be downloaded from web http://admission.whu.edu.cn/.

7. A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor.

8. Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s 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 both in China and abroad.

9. Example of art. Majors related to art or design, applicants could submit their own works through “Example of Art/Other Supporting Documents” in the system.

10. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.

11. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). 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.

12. 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 prior to the submission date of the application.

Note:
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 materials.

Procedures for application

Step 1: Visit “CSC Study in China” website and click “Scholarship Application for Students” at http://www.campuschina.org. Register an account through [CREATE AN ACCOUNT] and log in with your account.

Step 2: Input Personal Details. Click “Edit Personal Details” and finish inputting personal details by filling in all the information, verifying and saving the information. After the completion of this section, return to the previous page by clicking “Finish” and start filling in your application information.

Step 3: Select the correct “Program Category”. Please select Program Category “Type B”, click “New Application” , and start filling in the application information.

Step 4: Input the correct Agency Number. The code of Wuhan University is 10486).

Step 5: Input Application Information. Please move on to the section of “Language Proficiency and Study Plan” and upload “Supporting Documents ” as requested, then click “Submit” to complete the application. Check each part of your application carefully before submission. Please make sure that all the information and uploaded documents are valid and accurate.

Step 6: Once submitted, amendments cannot be made on “Personal Details” and “Application Information”. Before the application is processed by the processing authorities, applicants can revoke the submitted application by clicking “Withdraw” and edit the application.

After revoking the application, applicants must submit it again after re-editing, or the application will not be processed. Once the application is processed, the application cannot be revoked.

Step 7: Click “Print the Application Form” and download the form.

Step 8: Register and submit your online application at Wuhan University Online Application System for International Students at http://admission.whu.edu.cn. Please choose sources of funds — Chinese Government Program, submit the “Application Form for Chinese Government Program” and complete the online application.

Note:

1. Please use Firefox or Internet Explorer (11.0). For applicants using Internet Explorer, please close the “compatible view mode ” function ahead of editing. Please fill in all application information in Chinese or English.

2. Wuhan University doesn’t entrust any individual or intermediary agent to process Chinese Government Scholarship applications. Applicants should access relevant information on the official website of the China Scholarship Council http: //www.campuschina.org/ or the official website of Wuhan University http://admission.whu.edu.cn.