Doctoral students: The education is conducted 3 years in accordance with China's education system and education plan for Chinese doctoral students. The students will receive a doctorate after they complete relevant courses, pass examinations, and finish a doctoral graduation paper and the thesis with the training plan under the direction of tutors.
Common Trainees: The foreign students taking refresher courses may choose to have classes together with Chinese students or take courses separately according to the subjects. The training term lasts 1 or 2 years. Refresher certificates will be awarded after examinations or tests are passed.
Advanced trainees: A tutor will be assigned to direct the research work and university authorities will arrange social surveys and visits concerned with research subject as determined ahead of time in accordance with research subjects. The research term lasts 1 or 2 years. Refresher certificates are awarded after the refresher plan is accomplished.
Research scholars: In line with a researched subject, a tutor will be assigned by the university authorities even though the research work is mainly done by the scholars independently. Related surveys and visits will be confirmed and arranged ahead of time. The research term is determined in accordance with the needs of research.
Foreign students are encouraged to work toward postgraduates and doctoral degrees in Chinese universities, and those who have graduated in China are welcome to return for further education. Courses conducted directly in foreign languages are available for these students in some universities.
Types and Qualifications of Foreign Students Accepted
Undergraduates: Those under the age of 25, with a high school diploma or equivalent that is equal to or above the level of a similar diploma or equivalent from high schools in China, and who have passed examination held by the (Chinese) university or college are admitted as undergraduates.