I. Qualifications
1.1 Identity requirements
Applicants shall be non-Chinese nationals with a valid passport.
Note: According to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, and Working Rules on Visas and Residence Permits for Foreigners, the Entry and Exit Administrative Bureau shall verify and confirm the foreign nationality while handling visa applications. Applicants with a foreign nationality please read the Nationality Confirmation Notice (available at http://zsc.hqu.edu.cn/) carefully and get verified accordingly.
1.2 Academic requirements
1.2.1 Applicants of master's programs shall have a bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background, namely an associate degree for over two years (from the date of graduation to September 1st 2018, the same below) in the absence of a bachelor’s degree upon application.
1.2.2 Applicants of doctoral programs shall have a master's degree or equivalent educational background, namely a bachelor's degree for over three years in the absence of a master's degree upon application.
1.3 Applicants shall have good morality and physical health.
1.4 Recommendations
Applicants shall submit two letters of recommendation written in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors from relevant academic areas.
1.5 Chinese proficiency
Applicants shall be proficient in Chinese and pass HSK Level 5 or above.
II. Academic Programs (Full-Time)
For more details, please refer to Graduate Programs for International Students at Huaqiao University 2018.
Attachment: Graduate Programs for International Students at Huaqiao University 2018
III. Application and Examination
3.1 Application
3.1.1 Application deadline: March 31st, 2018
3.1.2 Application materials
(1) Application Form for International Students at Huaqiao University;
(2) Photocopy of passport;
(3) Notarized highest degree certificate and transcript in Chinese or English; certificates and transcripts in languages other than Chinese and English shall be submitted with notarized Chinese or English translations;
(4) Two letters of recommendation;
(5) Physical Examination Record for Foreigners;
(6) Two recently-taken half-length one-inch bareheaded color photos.
The Application Form, Letter of Recommendation and Physical Examination Record are available at http://grs.hqu.edu.cn/. Applicants are expected to send a complete set of application materials to hqugraduates@163.com in due time. Late application shall not be accepted.
According to related exit and entry laws and regulations, international students studying in China must possess the Student Visa (X1 Visa). Please submit complete materials as required and fill out JW202 for the application of Student Visa (X1 Visa).
3.1.3 Scholarships
The university offers Chinese Government Scholarships and Xiamen Tan Kah Kee Scholarships to eligible international students. For more details, please refer to the application prospectus of the scholarships.
(1) Chinese Government Scholarships in 2018 (TBA)
(2) Tan Kah Kee Scholarships in 2018 (click here to download)
Note: Eligible applicants can apply for only one scholarship. The entrance examination and admissions of those applicants shall be conducted in accordance with the scholarship application procedure.
3.2 Qualification and scene verification
After application, the university shall start the qualification process. Eligible applicants then shall complete scene verification as required.
Scene verification is scheduled on April 13th from 8:30 to 17:00 (venue TBA). Applicants shall submit printed copies of application materials as required and bring along the original copies for verification. Late verification shall not be accepted.
3.3 Entrance examination and enrollment
(1) Exam subjects: For details, please refer to Graduate Programs for International Students at Huaqiao University 2018.
(2) Exam venue: Huaqiao University.
(3) Exam time: 9:00 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 17:30 (Beijing time) on April 14th and 15th 2018. Examinations lasting for over three hours shall be arranged at 9:00 to 15:00 on April 15th.
(4) The university shall confirm the admission list according to applicants’ application materials, examination results and second-round interview. Admission Notice shall be sent to applicants in July 2018.
IV. Enrollment
Freshmen shall enroll before mid-September, 2018. For more details, please refer to the Admission Notice. The university shall double-check applicants’ physical condition and disqualify those applicants who do not meet the requirements.
Freshmen shall enroll on time or submit written applications for late enrollment. Unreported late enrollment for more than two weeks shall lead to disqualification for enrollment and scholarship (if there is any).
V. Duration of Study
The duration of all master's programs is three years except for two years of MSF (Master of Science in Finance), up to a maximum of five years. The duration of all doctoral programs is three years, up to a maximum of eight years.
VI. Degree
Students who pass all the examinations and thesis defense shall be conferred relevant degree and certificate according to the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Academic Degrees.
VII. Tuition and Accommodation Fees (CNY)
7.1 Tuition
The whole master's program: 57,000 per person;
The whole doctoral program: 75,000 per person.
7.2 Accommodation (per academic year)
Accommodation Standard |
Fees |
Amenities |
Single Room (Quanzhou Campus) |
5,800 |
Air-conditioning, telephone, bathroom, water heater, Wi-Fi, desk, 24/7 security |
Double Room |
3,800 |
Quad Room |
1,300 |
VIII. Scholarships
Level |
Title |
Grade and Amount (CNY per person) |
Awarded to |
National |
Chinese Government Scholarships |
Full scholarship (covering tuition, accommodation, books, insurance and living expenses) |
Excellent full-time international graduate freshmen, undergraduate freshmen |
Provincial |
Fujian Government Scholarships for International Students |
Undergraduate and junior college students / language students with diplomas: 30,000; Graduate students for master's degrees / general visiting students: 40,000; Graduate students for doctoral degrees / general visiting students: 50,000. |
Excellent full-time international graduate freshmen, undergraduates |
Municipal |
Tan Kah Kee Scholarships (Only for students at Xiamen Campus or from College of Chinese Language and Culture) |
Undergraduate students: 50,000 per academic year; Graduate students for master's degrees: 60,000 per academic year; Graduate students for doctoral degrees: 70,000 per academic year; Non-degree visiting students (including language students): 30,000 per academic year |
Full-time international graduate freshmen, undergraduate freshmen and language students of Chinese descent from countries along the Maritime Silk Road |
University-Level |
Wang Bincheng Scholarships for Excellent Overseas Chinese Students |
1,000 - 5,000 |
Excellent full-time international graduates and undergraduates |
Huang Zhongxian Scholarships for Overseas Chinese and International Students |
1,000 - 5,000 |
Excellent full-time international graduates and undergraduates |
IX. Contact Us
Graduate School, Huaqiao University
Add.: No. 668, Jimei Ave., Jimei, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
Contact: Ms. Yue
Tel.: +86-592-6161272
Email: hqugraduates@163.com
WeChat Group: QR code available at http://grs.hqu.edu.cn/info/1042/2851.htm
QQ Group: 199185964
Thailand Office, Huaqiao University
Add.: 3/8 Decho Road, Suriyawoangse, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel.: +66-2-6347770
Fax: +66-2-6347771
Email: hqthaiban@gmail.com
Indonesia Office, Huaqiao University
Add.: Newland Office 3rd Fl. HR. Muhammad 24, Surabaya, Indonesia
Mobile: +62-812-3013300
Tel./Fax: +62-31-99020595
Email: hqusby@gmail.com
Philippines Office, Huaqiao University
Add.: Room C, 5th Floor, 1253 Jose Abad Santos Ave, Tondo Manila
Tel.: +63-2-2558536
Fax: +63-2-2566719
Mobile: +63-916-6288645
Email: yuxinzhan@yahoo.com.cn
Malaysia Office, Huaqiao University
Add.: SUITE#17-03, CENTRO, 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, 41300 Klang Selangor Malaysia
Tel.: 60-16-2349309, 60-10-2525960
Email: ygsoo@chunghuaklang.edu.my