Hebei University of Technology Chinese Government Scholarship

I. Application Deadline

May 30, 2018

II. Types of Financial Aid, Duration, and Language of Instruction

1. Types of Financial Aid. Master’s and doctoral students.

2. Duration of Funding. Three academic years for master’s students; four academic years for doctoral students. The funding period corresponds to the duration of study determined at the time of admission, including both academic coursework and Chinese language proficiency training.

3. Language of Instruction. Master’s and doctoral programs are generally taught in Chinese, though some programs may be taught in English.

III. Scholarship Benefits

1. Exemption from tuition and accommodation fees

2. Living Allowance. Living allowance rates:

Undergraduate students: 2,500 RMB per month

Master’s students: 3,000 RMB per month

Doctoral students: 3,500 RMB per month

3. Comprehensive medical insurance

IV. Application Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport.

2. Applicants must be in good health, of good character, and comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China as well as the rules and regulations of our university.

3. Academic Qualifications and Age Requirements:

l Applicants coming to China to pursue a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35 years of age;

l Applicants coming to China to pursue a doctoral degree must hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40 years of age.

4. Programs taught in English do not require applicants to demonstrate Chinese language proficiency; however, applicants whose native language is not English must have a TOTEL score of at least 90 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5.

V. Application Process

1. The university encourages applicants to contact relevant program advisors at our university in advance. Advisor information can be found on the School of International Education website

(URL: http://sie.hebut.edu.cn/a/liuxuehegong/liuxueshengpeiyang/). If the relevant program advisor agrees to accept the applicant, the advisor should complete the “Hebei University of Technology Letter of Acceptance for International Student Advisors”

(download: http://sie.hebut.edu.cn/a/xiazaizhongxin/63.html) and send a scanned copy to the applicant.

2. Applicants must log in to the “CSFAS Online Application System for International Students in China” (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org) to complete the online application. Hebei University of Technology’s institutional code is 10080.

3. Applicants must also log in to the “Hebei University of Technology Online Application System for International Students in China” (https://hebut.17gz.org/member/login.do) to complete the online application. Applicants must submit a scanned copy of the “Letter of Acceptance from the Academic Advisor at Hebei University of Technology” through this system.

VI. Application Materials

1. A fully completed “Letter of Acceptance from the Academic Advisor for International Students at Hebei University of Technology.” All required information—applicant details, the advisor’s signature, the signature of the college leader, and the college’s official seal—must be included.

2. “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form” (in Chinese or English);

3. Notarized proof of the highest academic degree obtained. If the applicant is a current student, a certificate of enrollment issued by their current institution must also be submitted. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation;

4. Academic transcript. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation;

5. Study and research plan for China. Written in Chinese or English (no fewer than 800 characters);

6. Letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English;

7. Applicants for music programs must submit a CD containing their own compositions; applicants for fine arts programs must provide two sketches, two color paintings, and a CD containing two other works;

8. A photocopy of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals.” Download the form from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) website at http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org and complete it in English. Applicants must undergo medical examinations strictly in accordance with the items specified in the “Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals.” A “Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals” will be deemed invalid if any items are missing, if the applicant’s photo is not attached, if the photo lacks a seal across the seam, or if it lacks the signatures and official seals of the physician and the hospital. The examination results are valid for 6 months;

9. If you have obtained an HSK score report, please include a copy with your application materials.

Please bind the above materials into two copies in the order listed, stapling them in the upper left corner. Application materials will not be returned regardless of admission status.

VII. Admission and Notification

1. Our university will review applicants’ materials and admit candidates based on merit.

2. Our university will mail the “Letter of Admission,” the “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China,” and other materials to admitted students by July 2018. Applicants may check their admission results on the “Hebei University of Technology Online Application System for International Students” at https://hebut.17gz.org/member/login.do. The university will not respond to emails inquiring about admission results.

VIII. Contact Information

Mailing Address: International Student Admissions Office, School of International Education, Hebei University of Technology (Room 1216, Teaching Building 7), No. 8 Guangrong Road, Hongqiao District, Tianjin 300130

Contact Information: Tel: 0086-22-60204036

Fax: 0086-22-60204009

Email: admission@hebut.edu.cn