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East China Normal University Confucius Institute Scholarship New Sinology Program

East China Normal UniversityShanghai

Scholarship Details

Sino-foreign Cooperative Doctoral Program

Program Content

To support doctoral students registered in foreign universities to study, conduct research and write doctoral theses in China.

Program Duration

6 months to 2 years.

Eligibility

- Non-Chinese citizens.

- HSK level 3, with preference given to those with excellent Chinese language skills under equal conditions.

- Those who are receiving Chinese Government Scholarships are not eligible to apply for this program at the same time.

Application Materials

- Proof of enrollment as a doctoral student.

- 2 letters of recommendation from experts in the field.

- Transcript of the Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK).

- Abstract of master's thesis or other research results.

- Personal statement and research plan during your stay in China.

- Preference will be given to those who have a letter of recommendation from the Confucius Institute.

How to apply

Visit ccsp.chinese.cn to submit an online application, and send the printed form and other materials to the Confucius Institute Headquarters.

Accreditation

The expert committee of "Confucius Program for New Chinese Language Learning" will evaluate the application materials and organize interviews.

Doctoral Degree Program in China

Program Content

Sponsor foreign students to study for doctoral degrees in China, usually for 3-4 years.

Eligibility

- Non-Chinese citizens.

- Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) level 5 is required, with preference given to those with excellent Chinese language proficiency under the same conditions.

- Those who are receiving Chinese Government Scholarships are not allowed to apply for this program at the same time.

Application Materials

- Notarized transcripts and certificates of undergraduate and master's studies, as well as a Chinese translation of each.

- 2 letters of recommendation from experts in the field.

- Transcript of the Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK).

- Abstract of master's thesis and other research results.

- Doctoral research program.

- Preference will be given to those who have a letter of recommendation from the Confucius Institute.

How to apply

Visit ccsp.chinese.cn to submit an online application, and send the original and all other application materials to the Confucius Institute Headquarters.

Accreditation

The expert committee of "Confucius New Sinology Program" will evaluate the application materials and organize interviews....

Disclaimer

1. Applications that are incomplete or do not meet the admission requirements will not be accepted.

2. If the application materials are false or not filled out and submitted by the applicant himself/herself, the application will be disqualified once it is verified.

3.If the awardee is unable to report to the host institution for any reason, he/she should inform the host institution in writing 15 days prior to the reporting date and indicate the reason for his/her inability to report to the host institution. Failure to report to the host institution without any reason will result in disqualification of the scholarship.

4. In order to complete the study successfully, those who are sick should not enroll in the school.

Contact Person of East China Normal University

Yin Ying

Address: Room 236, Physics Building, 3663 Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai 200062, China

Tel: 62231997

E-mail.

yyin@ied.ecnu.edu.cn

Programs at this university

East China Normal University
23 programs available (2 taught in English)
CSCA exam required: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese (Liberal), Chinese (Science)
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Programs currently offered by the host university. Check the scholarship terms above for which are covered.

Funding Coverage

Tuition
Accommodation
Living Allowance
Health Insurance
Airfare
Settlement Allowance

Eligibility Requirements

Degree Levels
BachelorMasterDoctoral
Language Requirements
HSK 3

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