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Self- Sponsor Programs & Regular Questions

What is the schedule for application?

Application time for self-sponsor is between December 12022 and June 52023.
The usual period of application time for Chinese Government Scholarship is between early December, 2022 and February 25, 2023. The usual period of application International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is between early March, 2023 and early May, 2023.

EU Window Chinese Government Scholarship is between December 12022 and February 102023. For Saudi Arabia Government Scholarship is between December 102022 and  May 302023.About application period, please pay attention to: http://admission.whu.edu.cn/. 


Is the foundation program in Wuhan University?

Wuhan University provide Chinese language courses for students who want to apply for Chinese-taught programs. 


I would like to apply for Undergraduate programs taught in English at WHU. What programs can I choose?

For Undergraduate programs: Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Logistics Management, Marketing , Accounting, Financial Management, Project Management, Finance, Public Finance, Insurance Studies, International Economy and Trade, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).


I would like to apply for Master’s programs taught in English at WHU. What programs can I choose?

 Wuhan University provide Master of International Business, Business Administration (part time), Master of International Law, Master of Solid Mechanics, Master of Engineering Mechanics, Master of Geotechnical Engineering, Master of Structural Engineering, Master of Media and Communications Study, Master of Software Engineering, Master of Cyberspace Security, Master of Clinical Medicine, Master of Geospatial Information Technology, Master of Philosophy, Master of Civil and Water Resources, Master of Electrical Engineering.


I would like to apply for PHD programs taught in English at WHU. What programs can I choose?

Wuhan University provide: Doctor of Software Engineering, Doctor of Solid Mechanics, Doctor of Engineering Mechanics, Doctor of Geotechnical Engineering, Doctor of Geospatial Information Technology, Doctor of Structural Engineering, Doctor of Environmental Law, Doctor of Cyberspace Security, Doctor of International Law, Doctor of Chemistry, Doctor of Electrical Engineering, Doctor of Regional Economics.


Is there any entrance examination for applicants?

Applicants who pass the application document review will enter the interview and entrance exam stage. The time and mode for interview and exam will be informed via email. Outstanding applicants recognized by Wuhan University will be exempted from the interview. 


How can I get information about the Chinese-medium programs?

For the programs offered to international students, please check the details through http://admission.whu.edu.cn/.


If I am a self-sponsor students, online application status shows "Admission", when will I receive the admission materials?

"Admission" means that you have passed the academic review and other tests. Generally, applicants can log in to the system to check the admission results after May. The admission notice and the JW form are expected to be sent in June.


Are there any Scholarships provide for international students?

Wuhan University provide CSC-High Level Postgraduate Program, CSC-Bilateral Program, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, EU Window Chinese Government Scholarship, Saudi Arabia Government Scholarship.


I am a freshman and would like to give up the chance of enrollment. What procedures should I go through?

Please contact the admission staff of the project you are applying for to cancel the study. 


For foreign students who intend to study in China, what type of visa is required? How to apply for this visa?

Foreign students who intend to study in China must apply for a study visa (X1 or X2 visa) from the Chinese embassy/consulates in your country. For the application, you will be required to submit the Admission Notice from the university and the JW201 or JW202 Form.


Can Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan residents with Mainland Travel Permits study at Wuhan University as foreign students?

No.


Do I need to buy a ticket in advance when I get admission notice?

 If you havent bought a ticket yet, please dont buy it and wait until the start of the semester is determined. In accordance with the notification for epidemic prevention and control and the notice for postponement of the start of the school, we reiterate that you cannot return to school before the school starts.


Can CSC-Bilateral Program applicants apply for English-taught Bachelor Programs?

No, only Chinese-taught programs available.


CSC Scholarship Application

Do I need to mail the application document to Wuhan University if I apply for the CSC scholarship--Bilateral program through China overseas Embassy (Consulate) or other organizations?

No need. Applicants are required to register and fill our university application form online, then submit all your electronic application documents on the Wuhan University website http://admission.whu.edu.cn/.


How can applicants contact the supervisor of Wuhan University for the acceptance letter?

Please visit the website http://admission.whu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=173 for information of supervisors. More details may be found on the website of different schools of Wuhan University.  You may download the Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by WHU Professor from http://admission.whu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=81


Can I contact my target tutor in Wuhan University in advance?

Yes. If you have contacted your target tutor in advance and have received a reply, please enclose the relevant email or acceptance letter in the application documents.


I applied for a Chinese-taught program, but my Chinese is relatively poor, can I still apply for a Chinese government scholarship in Wuhan University to pursue a postgraduate degree?

Yes. If your current Chinese proficiency meets the requirement of HSK level 4, you can apply for CSC scholarship covering both one-year Chinese study and major study; after reaching the requirement of HSK level 5 you may begin your major study.


Can I apply for a Chinese government scholarship when I am in graduate school?

If you are going to obtain a Master’s degree and wish to apply for a Doctoral Program, of course, you can apply for the scholarship.


Are there any specific formats and requirements for the Professor's recommendation letter?

There is no specific format. However, it is suggested that the professors recommending you are in the field of your applied major, and sign the letter by themselves. These letters shall indicate the date and describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future potential, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad.


My school diploma and transcripts are neither English nor Chinese, what should I do?

Please translate them into English or Chinese, and notarize them in the notary office.


I am in the last academic year, and have not yet obtained a degree certificate, what should I do?

Please go to the relevant department of your current university (Department of Education, Graduate school) to get a pre-graduation certificate to prove not only your current student status, but also the expected degree certificate and graduation date.


How do I fill the “Name of Contact Person or Organization in China” in my CSC application form? May I fill it with the information of staff of Wuhan University?

You shall fill in it the information of your relatives or friends in China. If there are none, please fill in it the contact information of your embassy or consulate in China.       Note: Emergency contact person in China cannot be filled with the International Student Office or related staff of Wuhan University. 


What majors are not covered in the Chinese Government Scholarships--High Level Postgraduate Program and Belt & Road Program?

Applicants can not apply for the scholarship to study any majors of foreign languages (such as the applicant’s native language, English, French, etc. ) except for the major of Chinese Language, as well as the master program of Business Administration. Please visit our website http://admission.whu.edu.cn/ for details.


Do I need to send the hard copies of application documents when apply for Chinese Government Scholarship--Chinese University program?

Applicants do not need to send us hard copies of application documents. Scholarship winners shall bring the originals of application documents when they register in the University. Those who provide a prospective diploma certificate in application must bring the original official graduation certificate for verification when register. 


If I apply online for Chinese Government Scholarships--High Level Postgraduate Program and Belt & Road Program, what are the matters that I need to pay attention to?

First of all, please register and apply online on the CSC website at http://www.campuschina.org/, fill in the agency No. with the Wuhan University code 10486, the agency name with “Wuhan University”, and choose program category type B which refers to scholarship programs responsible by Chinese universities under Chinese Government Scholarship. 

Next, register and apply online on the website of Wuhan University at http://admission.whu.edu.cn/. For the source of funds, please choose CGS(Chinese Government Scholarship) in the application system.

Third, applicants of High Level Postgraduate Program who have obtained the pre-admission notice issued by Wuhan University should submit it with other supplementary documents at Chinese Government Scholarship Information System(https://www.campuschina.org/) before required date. 


Which program category should I choose in CSC application system? Which one should I apply for?

Program category Type A--Bilateral Program generally refers to scholarship programs by authorities other than Chinese Universities, e.g. Chinese Embassy in your countries. It is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior scholars.

        Program category Type B--Chinese University Program generally refers to scholarship programs responsible by Chinese universities under Chinese Government Scholarship, such as the High Level Postgraduate Program and Belt and Road program valid in WHU. They are both open to postgraduates. 


How to apply for the CSC scholarship of Undergraduate Programs/Chinese Language Programs/Non-degree Scholar Programs?

Please apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship--Bilateral Program (Program category Type A). Submit the application materials to the Chinese Embassy in your home country. Applicants should fill in the form with Wuhan University as Target University. For details about application period, please contact the embassy. The details may also be found on the website of https://www.campuschina.org/.


Is there any application fee for scholarship applicants applying through Wuhan University?

Noscholarship applicants applying through Wuhan University do not need to pay any application fee. 


How to get the latest information on Chinese Government Scholarship programs?

Please visit the website https://www.campuschina.org/ for details, and please note the differences between the following two Chinese Government Scholarship programs:

Type A--Bilateral Program;

TypeB--Chinese University Program, including High Level Postgraduate Program and Belt & Road Program in Wuhan University (WHU).

Please note that the program categories and agency numbers of these two scholarship programs are totally different.

Applicants can apply directly to WHU for Type B Programs which are only valid for applications for Chinese University Program and the Agency Number of WHU is 10486. 

Applicants for Bilateral Program (Type A) shall consult the dispatching authority in the home country for the designated Agency Number.


How to obtain the pre-admission notice of Wuhan University for the applicants of Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program?

Qualified applicants will receive the pre-admission notice issued by the Admissions office of Wuhan University. After that, applicants may submit the pre-admission certificate and other application materials to the Chinese embassies and consulates as required. The details of application for the pre-admission notice can be found at http://admission.whu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=185 


How to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship--Graduate Student Program in Wuhan University?

There are mainly two approaches
   Type A, Chinese Government Scholarship -- Bilateral Program. Apply directly to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country (usually the local Chinese Embassy or consulate). Submit the application materials to the Chinese Embassy in your home country. Further information can be found on https://www.campuschina.org/. Applicants should fill in the form with Wuhan University as Target University. For more details on the application period, please contact the embassy.
   Type B, Chinese Government Scholarship--Chinese University program. Apply directly to Wuhan University. Submit an enrollment application for Master’s Degree or Ph.D. Degree Program to Wuhan University for the Chinese Government Scholarship--High Level Postgraduate Program or Belt and Road Program. The application can be made online at CSC and Wuhan University application system. 


When is the application deadline for Chinese Government Scholarship? And when the scholarship result will be announced?

Usually, applicants for Chinese University ProgramWHU shall submit the application between December 1st -- March 31th next year. Please visit the website http://admission.whu.edu.cn/ for the latest information every year. The scholarship result will be announced in July by the University.

Applicants for Bilateral Program shall submit the application to the dispatching authorities in their home countries. Please consult the dispatching authorities for more details and application deadline. The scholarship result and Admission document will be forwarded by China Scholarship Council to dispatching authorities for scholarship winners in July and August.


What is the requirement for the information of passport?

Copy of Ordinary Passport Home Page is needed for applicationand there is requirement for thevalidity of the passport. Please check the application requirement for details.  Do not use diplomatic or service passport.


What is the requirement for the study plan of postgraduates?

A study or research plan is very important for the evaluation which should be written in Chinese or in English (no less than 1000 words/characters for postgraduates). The content of the plan shall include completely and clearly your personal introduction, education experiences, the purpose of your study in China, your knowledge about China and Wuhan University, study plan, research direction, and future development vision, etc.

For more information concerning FAQ, please visit CSC website: https://www.campuschina.org/content/details27_100758.html


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