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Introduction to Sun Yat-Sen University International Students (Ph.D. Degree) Admission

Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) was founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, with an educational tradition spanning over 100 years. As a university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China, SYSU has become a first-class domestically and internationally renowned modern comprehensive university with the strong support of both the Ministry of Education of China and Guangdong Province.

Eligibility

1. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport.
2. Applicants should be in good health and meet the physical standards that are required for applying for a student visa or residence permit.
3. Applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master's degree equivalent to that of Chinese universities.
4. Applicants should be friendly to China, hardworking and diligent in their studies with excellent academic performance, upstanding and law-abiding, without any records of violations of the rules and regulations of their school, or any other security penalties or criminal records.
5. Applicants should hold an HSK (level V) certificate (with 180 points or above).
6. The scholarship applicants should meet the age requirements.

Application Deadline and Procedures

• The application deadline is March 30th, 2020.
• Applicants are required to visit the SYSU Office of International Students' Affairs for online application.
• Application materials should be the original copies in Chinese/English.
• If the original copy of the following materials is written in non-Chinese/English, a notarized copy in Chinese/English is required.

Application Materials

1. Photocopy of valid passport
2. Notarized highest degree certificate
3. Notarized academic transcripts
4. Language Proficiency Certificate
5. Proof of economic conditions
6. Physical examination report
7. Recommendation letters
8. A plan for studying in China
9. Application form for scholarships
10. Commitment Letter

Majors and Divisions

• Please refer to the list of majors of Sun Yat-sen University for international students (Ph.D. degree) in 2020.
• Please visit the website for further information about divisions.

Selection Procedures

1. Qualification Approval
2. Assessment
3. Admission Policy

• Admission decisions will be based on applicants' qualification approval and assessment results, as well as their program choices.

Fees

• Tuition Fee (RMB/person/academic year) and Registration Fee (including necessary admission assessment fees)
  • Doctor (Ph.D.): 34,000 (Humanities), 44,200 (Science and Engineering), 65,000 (Medical Science)
  • Registration Fee: 400 RMB/person
• Overall Insurance and Benefit Plan: 800 RMB /person/academic year

Scholarship Programs

1. Chinese Government Scholarships "Bilateral Program" (full or partial scholarships)
2. Chinese Government Scholarships "Sino-US Degree-study Scholarship" (full scholarships)
3. Chinese Government Scholarships "Chinese University Program" (full scholarships)
4. "Confucius China Studies Program (CCSP) " Ph.D. Fellowships (full scholarships)
5. Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship for New Students (partial scholarships)

Accommodation and Insurance Policies

1. Self-funded international students should arrange accommodation by themselves due to limited rooms.
2. Recipients of Chinese Government Scholarships will be accommodated in school dormitory according to relevant regulations.
3. SYSU implements an insurance system covering all international students.

Supervision

1. Applicants should be responsible for the materials submitted.
2. In accordance with the relevant regulations and requirements of the Ministry of Education, SYSU will conduct physical examination and review of admission eligibility for all admitted applicants after enrollment.
3. The SYSU Office of International Students' Affairs performs the supervisory duties of the admissions.

Supplementary Provisions

1. This guide is applicable to the admissions work for SYSU International Students (Ph.D.) and shall be implemented as of the date of publication.
2. This guide will be explained by SYSU Office of International Students' Affairs authorized by SYSU Undergraduate Admission Leading Group.
3. If the policies of the Ministry of Education and relevant departments are adjusted, the new regulations will be implemented accordingly.