I. Admission Majors and Procedures
For the list of admission majors, please refer to *2025 Undergraduate Admission Majors for International Students at Shenzhen University*.
For information regarding admission programs, please consult the *2025 Undergraduate Programs for International Students at Shenzhen University*.
II. Study Mode and Duration of the Program
1. The study mode is full-time.
Type of program: Full-time
2. The standard duration of study is 4 years, with a maximum limit of 8 years.
Duration of program: 4 years (maximum 8 years)
III. Application Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, aged between 18 and 25 years old. They shall be in good health, of good conduct, and abide by Chinese laws, regulations, and the university’s rules and regulations.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport, aged 18-25. They should be in good health and of good character. They must also comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and the university’s provisions.
Applicants who are under 18 years old by August 31st of the application year must provide the *Power of Attorney for Minors* as required.
Applicants who will not have reached the age of 18 by August 31st of the year must provide the power of attorney as required.
2. Hold a high school diploma or above (applicants who have not yet graduated at the time of application must provide a pre-graduation certificate and obtain the official high school diploma by the time of enrollment at the latest).
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent (those in their final year of high school may submit a projected graduation certificate for application purposes, but the official diploma must be provided before enrollment).
3. Meet the corresponding language proficiency requirements (certificates must be within their validity period).
Applicants must meet the relevant language proficiency requirements (language proficiency certificates must be valid).
1) For Chinese-taught programs:
(1) Science and engineering programs: HSK Level 4 with a score of 180 or above
HSK Level 4 score of no less than 180 for science and engineering programs
(2) Liberal arts, medicine, and art programs: HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above
HSK Level 5 score of at least 180 for liberal arts, medicine, and art programs
(3) Undergraduate programs in Chinese Language and Literature, and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL): No HSK requirement
No HSK requirement for Chinese Language and Literature and TCSOL programs
2) For English-taught programs:
IELTS 5.5 or above / TOEFL iBT 80 or above / Duolingo 100 or above (excluding native English speakers)
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 100 or above (not applicable to native English speakers)
* Applicants whose native language is Chinese or English may be exempted from providing the corresponding language proficiency certificate upon approval by the university.
Native speakers of Chinese or English may be exempted from submitting the relevant language proficiency certificates with the university’s approval.
4. Applicants must comply with the provisions of Document No. 12 [2020] issued by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.
They shall abide by the regulations stipulated in Document No. 12 [2020] of the Ministry of Education.
Document No. 12 [2020] of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China states:
"1. In accordance with Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, a person born with foreign nationality whose parents (both or one of them) are Chinese citizens and have settled abroad shall not possess Chinese nationality. Starting from 2021, when applying for undergraduate or junior college studies in Chinese institutions of higher education as an international student, in addition to meeting other application qualifications of the institution, such applicants shall hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for 4 years (inclusive) or more, and have a record of actual residence abroad for more than 2 years within the most recent 4 years (by April 30th of the enrollment year). (A full 9 months of actual residence abroad in a year shall be counted as one year, subject to entry and exit stamps.)
2. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan who have emigrated and obtained foreign nationality, when applying for undergraduate or junior college studies in Chinese institutions of higher education as international students, shall meet the requirements specified in Item 1 of this notice."
Document No. 12 [2020] issued by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China is administered by the university. There are two key points in this document that require attention. Firstly, in accordance with Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, a person whose parents are both Chinese citizens and have settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, and who acquired foreign nationality at birth, shall not possess Chinese nationality. Starting from 2021, students applying to study in Chinese universities or junior colleges as international students shall meet the following additional requirements:
1) The applicant must hold a valid foreign passport or other relevant internationally recognized documents for at least 4 years; meanwhile, within the most recent 4 years (by April 30th of the university enrollment year), the applicant must have resided abroad for more than 2 years (9 months of actual residence abroad in a year shall be regarded as one year, subject to entry and exit stamps on the passport).
2)Applicants who have emigrated from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan to other countries and obtained foreign nationality, when applying to study in Chinese universities or junior colleges as international students, must meet the requirement specified in 1).
IV. Application Period and Procedures
(Ⅰ) Application Period
January 1st - March 15th (First Round);
March 15th - May 15th (Second Round)
First round of application: January 1st to March 15th
Second round of application: March 15th to May 15th
(Ⅱ) Application Procedure
1. Please log in to the website of the College of International Exchange (CIE) at http://lxs.szu.edu.cn/ to register online.
Please visit the CIE website: http://lxs.szu.edu.cn for online registration.
2. Enter the system to fill in personal information and visa details, upload materials and proof of application fee payment as required, and submit the application.
Log in to the system, fill in personal information and visa information, upload documents and proof of application fee payment as required, then submit the application.
V. Application Materials
Please prepare the following materials in advance for upload during the online application process.
Materials to be prepared before application:
1. Scanned copies of the original high school graduation certificate and academic transcripts. Current high school seniors may provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their attending high school. (The official graduation certificate must be obtained before enrollment, and will be inspected upon enrollment.)
Scanned copies of the high school graduation certificate and transcripts. Fresh graduates should provide a pre-graduation certificate indicating the expected graduation date, and present the original high school graduation certificate, transcripts, and their translations during registration.
2. Personal information page of the passport
Photocopy of the passport information page
3. Passport-sized photo
Passport photo
4. Language proficiency certificate (must be within the validity period)
Language proficiency certificate (the language proficiency certificate must be valid)
(1) For Chinese-taught programs (excluding Chinese Language and Literature and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages):
Chinese-taught courses (excluding Chinese Language and Literature and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages):
(1) Science and engineering programs: HSK Level 4 certificate (with a score of 180 or above)
HSK Level 4 certificate with a minimum score of 180 for science and engineering programs
(2) Liberal arts, medicine, and art programs: HSK Level 5 certificate (with a score of 180 or above)
HSK Level 5 certificate with a minimum score of 180 for liberal arts, medicine, and art programs
(2) For English-taught programs:
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 100 or above (excluding native English speakers)
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 100 or above (not applicable to native English speakers)
5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Foreigner Medical Examination Form
6. Personal resume (from primary school to the present)
Resume (from primary school to now)
7. Applicants applying for the Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students in Guangdong should download the *Application Form for Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students in Guangdong*, fill it out completely, and then upload it.
Applicants for the Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship should download the form, fill it out, and upload it.
8. Applicants applying for the Liyuan Scholarship are required to provide two recommendation letters from the school or teachers (with the recommender’s signature, email address, and contact phone number) and a study plan in China (about 500 words).
When applying for the Liyuan International Scholarship, two recommendation letters (including email address, phone number, and signature of the recommender) and a study plan (about 500 words) should be provided.
* In addition to the above application materials, applicants must submit other supplementary materials as required by the university in a timely manner.
In addition to the above application materials, applicants should also promptly submit other supplementary materials required by Shenzhen University.
* All the above materials must be in Chinese or English. Materials in other languages must be accompanied by notarized translations.
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be translated and notarized.
* Applications with incomplete materials will not be processed. All materials submitted will not be returned, regardless of admission results.
Applications with incomplete materials will not be accepted. The above materials will not be returned whether you are admitted or not.
VI. Admission Process
1. After the application deadline, each academic college will organize an expert review panel to conduct professional evaluation of the application materials. If necessary, remote or in-person interviews may be arranged.
After the application deadline, professional colleges will organize expert groups to review the application documents. During this process, remote or face-to-face interviews may be conducted if necessary.
2. In April, the first round of pre-admission results will be notified to students via email; in June, the second round of pre-admission results will be notified via email. Students can also check the admission status through the online application system.
In April, the first round of pre-admission results will be sent to applicants via email. The second round of pre-admission results will be sent in June. Admission results can be checked through the online application system.
3. In July, the final list of admitted students will be confirmed, and electronic copies/scanned copies of admission materials will be sent via email.
In July, after confirming the list of admitted applicants, electronic versions/scanned copies of admission materials will be sent to applicants via email.
4. Admitted students must use the *Admission Notice* and *Foreigner Student Confirmation Form* (JW202) to apply for an X1 visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate. They must convert the X1 visa to a study-related residence permit within 30 days of arriving in China. Those who fail to complete the relevant procedures within the time limit will be dismissed. The university does not accept students registering with non-study visas.
Admitted students should apply for an X1 visa at the Chinese embassy (or consulate) in their country of residence with the *Admission Notice of Shenzhen University* and *Foreigner Student Confirmation Form (Form JW202)*, and convert the X1 visa to a foreign student residence permit within 30 days of entry. Students who fail to apply for the relevant visa and residence permit will be required to withdraw. SZU does not accept students with non-student visas for enrollment.
5. Admitted students must register at the university according to the date and location specified in the *Admission Notice*. Early registration is not accepted.
Admitted students must report in person on the date and at the address specified in the *Admission Notice of Shenzhen University*. Attempts to register early will not be accepted.
6. Original graduation certificates, language proficiency certificates, etc., will be verified during registration. Those who fail to provide the certificates or whose certificates fail verification will have their admission qualification canceled.
Original graduation certificates, language proficiency certificates, etc., will be rechecked during registration. Applicants who fail to provide the documents or whose documents fail verification will be disqualified from admission.
VII. Fees
1. Application Fee: 400 RMB / 60 USD. Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable. Applications with unpaid application fees will not be processed.
When submitting the application, please remit the application fee to the designated account of our university.
Application fee: 400 RMB / 60 USD. The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded. Those who fail to pay the application fee will not have their applications reviewed.
The application fee should be paid via telegraphic transfer to the designated account of Shenzhen University before submitting the application.
2. Tuition Fee
Liberal Arts: 26,000 RMB per person per academic year
Liberal Arts: 26,000 RMB per student per year
Science and Engineering: 30,000 RMB per person per academic year
Science and Engineering: 30,000 RMB per student per year
Medicine, Arts, and Physical Education: 40,000 RMB per person per academic year
Medicine, Arts, and Physical Education: 40,000 RMB per student per year
3. Accommodation and Insurance
(1) Accommodation: The Yuelong Campus offers single rooms and double rooms for selection, with fees ranging from 2,400 to 8,000 RMB per person per semester; the Lihu Campus provides quadruple rooms at 750 RMB per person per semester. Students are required to pay accommodation fees according to the room type. (Water and electricity fees are charged separately.)
Accommodation: Yuelong Campus has single rooms and double rooms, with fees ranging from 2,400 to 8,000 RMB per student per semester. Lihu Campus offers quadruple rooms, charging 750 RMB per student per semester. Students need to pay for accommodation on their own. (Water and electricity fees are not included.)
(2) Insurance: 400 RMB per semester. International students must purchase the group comprehensive insurance designated by Shenzhen University. They should buy the insurance at the College of International Exchange during registration. Those who fail to purchase the insurance as required will not be able to complete the enrollment registration.
Insurance: 400 RMB per semester. International students should purchase the group comprehensive insurance specified by SZU. Students must buy the insurance from the College of International Exchange on the registration day. Those who do not purchase the insurance as required will not be allowed to register.
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IX. Contact Information
Admissions Office, College of International Exchange, Shenzhen University
Address: Room 301, 3rd Floor, Chaoxi Building, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province
Address: Room 301, 3rd Floor, Zhaoxi Building, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province
Postal Code: 518060
Phone: 0086-755-26558894
Phone: 0086-755-26558894
Email: szulxs@szu.edu.cn
Email: szulxs@szu.edu.cn
