Located in Tianjin which is the largest seaport in north China and 137 kilometers south to Beijing, Nankai University is an internationally renowned education and research institute. Nankai was founded by patriotic educators Mr. Zhang Boling and Mr. Yan Xiu as a private university in 1919. Over its long journey, under the direct jurisdiction of State Ministry of Education, Nankai University has developed to have a multiple disciplines and comprehensive university consisting of a great number programs such as Natural Sciences, Humanities, Information Sciences and Management, Life Sciences, Environmental Research, Medicine and Fine Arts, and so on. Nankai University is also the Alma Mater of Premier Zhou Enlai, the prestigious mathematician Xingshen Chen, and many other outstanding graduates. Today, as one of the top universities in China, Nankai is a paradise for students coming all over the world seeking for their knowledge, happiness, and achievement.
Nankai University currently has twenty-one Schools and Colleges. Seventy-one undergraduate programs, 158 master’s programs, 98 doctoral programs, and 17 post-doctoral training projects are offered on campus. Among them, there are eighteen national key disciplines, 13 provincial key (outstanding) disciplines, 4 national research bases for humanities and social disciplines and 8 national centers for basic scientific research and teacher training
Nankai University is dedicated to develop an open academic environment. From 1950s last century, Nankai started accepting foreign students. Since then, it has set up academic relationships with over 200 universities and research organizations from more than 70 countries and districts. International exchanges and cooperation has been developed in many academic fields and research areas. For this year, there are over 1300 international students, visiting scientist and scholars at Nankai. The College of Chinese Language and Culture is one of the eight national bases for foreign students studying Chinese language. Nankai offers experienced teachers, modern teaching methods, advanced research facilities to foreign students. Nankai welcome all international students .
ADMISSIONS
Several ways you can get admissions from Nankai University. International students are encouraged to apply when meet the entry requirements and submit their application before deadline. Language students and Visiting Scholars will be selected according to their educational background and Chinese language level. Students applying for master’s or doctorate program need to pass two subject tests in addition to HSK requirement. Applicants who apply to Nankai for the second time will be considered with priority. The ways you can get admissions to Nankai University are shown below.
(1) EXCHANGE STUDENTS BETWEEN GOVERNMENTS
According to the agreements between Chinese government and other foreign governments, Nankai University accepts Government Scholarship Student every year. Students have to apply for scholarship from their government. Applications will be evaluated from January 1 to April 30 each year.
(2) EXCHANGE STUDENTS BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES
According to the agreements between Nankai University and other universities, Nankai University accepts around 30 exchange students from the oversea sister schools.
(3) RECOMMENDED BY ORGANIZATIONS
Schools, universities and other international educational organizations may recommend students to Nankai directly or via other Chinese agencies.
(4) INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION
Students can directly submit application to the Office for International Academic Exchanges.
Requirements
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Degree Programs |
Age and Health Condition |
Academic Requirements |
Years Required |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
18 and over, healthy |
High School or equivalent; |
4 years |
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Master’s Degree |
22 and over, healthy |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Science3years
Arts 2 years
MBA 3 years |
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Doctoral Degree |
25 and over, healthy |
Master’s Degree, |
3 year or more |
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Language Student |
18 and over, healthy |
High School or above |
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Senior Scholar |
22 and over, healthy |
Master’s Degree or Doctorate’s Degree |
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Researcher |
22 and over, healthy |
Assistant professor or above |
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Short-term Training |
18 and over, healthy |
High School or above |
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How to apply
Students may request the GUIDE and APPLICATION FORM from Office of International Students, Office for International Academic Exchanges, Nankai University. It is also available on the Website of Nankai University. All materials with application fee have to be sent to international student admission office before deadline.
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Documents Required |
General Scholar or Language Student |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Master’s or DoctoralDegree |
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Application Form |
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Photocopy of Highest Academic Diploma or Certificate |
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Official Transcript |
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Letter of Recommendation |
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two letters |
two letters |
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Passport Size Photos (3cm×4cm) |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Photo copy of HSK Certificate |
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Physical Examination Record |
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Application Fee |
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RMB 300 |
RMB 500 |
Note: (▲Required)
Entrance Exam for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
1.Applicants applying for BA Degree must take a Chinese language examination which tests listening, reading and writing capability. For those who have already taken HSK test and passed level 6 or higher, this exam can be exempt. (If applying for The College of Chinese Language and Culture, applicants who have passed HSK level 3 can be exempt from the examination, and those with HSK level 6 can directly enter into 3rd year undergraduate program.)
2.Applicants applying for BS Degree must take a Math test and a Chinese language examination. Applicants with HSK level 6 or higher can be exempt from Chinese language examination.
3.Applicants applying for graduate program must take a Chinese language examination along with two specialized subject tests. Applicants who have passed the HSK level 6 test can be exempt from the Chinese language examination. Each subject of examination is graded on a one hundred percentage scale. Full mark is 100 and 60 is the passing score. Students who pass the examinations can be accepted according to Matriculation Criteria of Nankai University and Recruitment Plan.
Deadline for Application
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Fall Enrollment |
Spring Enrollment |
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General Scholar |
June 30th |
Dec 31st |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
Application is accepted from April 1st to April 30th
Entrance exam is held in June. |
Only for The College of Chinese Language and Literature. Deadline is Jan. 15h. |
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Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree |
Application accepted is from March 1st to March 31st. Entrance exam is in May. |
No spring enrollment |
Enrollment
Registration Duration
According to current China education system, one academic year divided into two semesters. Fall Semester starts around early September and ends in next January, while spring semester is from early February and runs to July. Students must register within duration specified in the admission letter.
Registration Address
Students who study Chinese language make the registration at room 201, the College of Chinese Language and Culture, others at the Office for International Academic Exchanges.
Office for International Academic Exchanges
Nankai University
94 Weijin Road
Tianjin, P.R.China 300071
TEL: 0086-22-2350-8686/8825
FAX: 0086-22-2350-2990
Documents for enrollment
1.Admission Letter
2.JW202 Form or JW201 Form
3.Physical Examination Record for Foreigner and Test Record (Original Copy)
4.Passport with valid visa
5.Health insurance certificate
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition is made according to the regulations of Ministry of Education of China and subject to change without notice.
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Tuition |
Liberal Arts |
General Scholar |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Master’s Degree |
MBA
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Doctoral Degree |
Senior Scholar |
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RMB
17000 |
RMB
20000 |
RMB
32000 |
RMB
32000 |
RMB
30000 |
RMB
30000 |
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Sciences |
RMB
17000 |
RMB
25000 |
RMB
30000 |
RMB
39000 |
RMB
35000 |
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Reg. Fee |
RMB 400 should be paid together with tuition at registration |
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Note |
RMB only.
Language students pay tuition by semester. And others should pay tuition every academic year. |