Northwest University Scholarships for Foreign Students
Scholarship Details
I. Types of Scholarships
Long-term language students, undergraduate students, master’s students, and doctoral students
II. Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Educational and Age Requirements:
(1) Applicants for long-term language programs and bachelor’s degree programs must have completed high school or hold a higher qualification, and, in principle, must not be older than 35 years of age.
(2) Applicants for master’s degree programs must have completed an undergraduate degree or hold a higher qualification, and, in principle, must not be older than 40 years of age.
(3) Applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master’s degree or higher, and, in principle, be no older than 45 years of age.
Note: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Language Proficiency and Academic Performance Requirements:
(1) Applicants for Chinese-taught undergraduate programs must achieve a score of 180 or higher on Level 4 of the New HSK. Applicants for Chinese-taught master’s and doctoral programs must achieve a score of 180 or higher on Level 5 of the New HSK and have maintained good academic performance in their undergraduate major.
(2) For applicants to undergraduate programs taught in English, except for native English speakers, all other applicants must achieve a TOEFL score of 50 or an IELTS score of 5.0 or higher.
(3) Applicants for English-taught doctoral programs—excluding native English speakers—must achieve a TOEFL score of 60 or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher, and have maintained good academic performance in their master’s program.
4. Applicants receiving financial support from the Chinese government or other scholarship programs are not eligible for the Northwest University International Student Scholarship.
III. Scholarship Details and Standards
1. Scholarships are divided into three tiers:
First-Class Scholarship: Full exemption from tuition and accommodation fees;
Second-Class Scholarship: Full exemption from tuition;
Third-Class Scholarship: Exemption from half of the full tuition.
2. Tuition Rates (Unit: RMB/year) and Program Duration
Program Name
Liberal Arts
Science
Program Duration
Taught in Chinese
Undergraduate
15,000
17,000
4 years
Master’s
16,500
21,000
2–3 years
Doctoral
21,000
31,500
3 years
Long-Term Language Trainees
15,000
1 year
English-Taught Programs
International Economics and Trade (Undergraduate)
22,000
4 years
Doctoral
26,000
36,000
3 years
IV. Application Period: January 1–June 30 each year (all programs)
V. Available Programs
22 schools (and research institutes) offering: 85 undergraduate programs, 189 master’s programs, and 107 doctoral programs
School/Research Institute
Undergraduate
Master’s
Doctoral
Chinese
Instruction
English Instruction
Taught in Chinese
Taught in Chinese
Taught in English
School of Literature
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School of History
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World History
School of Cultural Heritage
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School of Economics and Management
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International Economics and Trade Program
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School of Public Administration
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School of Foreign Languages
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School of Journalism and Communication
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School of Law
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School of Philosophy and Sociology
(School of Marxism)
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School of Art
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Department of Geology
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Department of Physics
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School of Chemistry and Materials Science
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School of Life Sciences
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Department of Mathematics
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School of Urban and Environmental Sciences
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School of Chemical Engineering
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School of Information Science and Technology (School of Software)
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Electronic Information and Technology Program
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Institute of Analytical Sciences
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Research on Chinese Thought and Culture
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Institute of Middle Eastern Studies
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Silk Road Research Institute
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VI. Application Materials
1. “Northwest University Application Form for International Students” (must be signed by the applicant);
2. A copy of a valid ordinary passport;
3. A copy of the diploma from the applicant’s highest level of education; if the applicant is currently enrolled in school, a certificate of enrollment issued by the applicant’s school must also be submitted;
4. A copy of the transcript from the applicant’s highest level of education;
5. A certificate of no criminal record is required for citizens of certain countries (for details, please contact tonwu@nwu.edu.cn);
6. A copy of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners” (in English; examination results must be valid for 6 months);
7. A copy of a valid HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) score report or a copy of an English proficiency test score report (TOEFL or IELTS);
8. Study and research plan for your time in China (at least 800 words, in Chinese or English)
9. Master’s and Ph.D. applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from a professor or associate professor (or a person of equivalent rank) (in Chinese or English);
10. Master’s and doctoral applicants must contact a prospective advisor; priority will be given to applicants who have a letter of acceptance from an advisor (in Chinese or English)
11. Relevant invention patents or academic papers
Required Materials by Program
Non-degree Language Students
1–7
Undergraduate Students
1–7
Master’s Students
1–8
Doctoral Students
1–11
Note: Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation (except for those who hold a degree from a Chinese university). All materials must be submitted in duplicate. Application materials will not be returned regardless of admission status.
VII. Application Process
1. Complete the online registration for international students at Northwest University (http://nwu.17gz.org), print the “Northwest University Application Form for International Students,” and sign it;
2. Send clear digital copies of all application materials to tonwu@nwu.edu.cn;
3. After your application has been approved, please mail all hard copies of the materials to the School of International Cultural Exchange at Northwest University.
VIII. Admission, Enrollment, and Responsible Department
1. Responsible Department
Office of International Student Admissions, School of International Cultural Exchange, Northwest University
2. Admission and Enrollment
Admission is based on merit review of the application materials. The International Student Admissions Office of the School of International Cultural Exchange at Northwest University will mail the admission letter, visa application form (Form JW202), medical examination form, and other relevant documents to the applicant. The academic year begins in early September each year (specific dates are subject to the “Admission Notice”). Admitted students must strictly adhere to the dates specified in the Admission Notice to complete registration procedures at the School of International Cultural Exchange, Northwest University. Students who fail to complete registration procedures within three weeks of the specified enrollment date will have their admission revoked.
IX. Contact Information
Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn crystalhe0917@163.com
Phone: 0086-29-88302373 0086-29-88302918
Fax: 0086-29-88303511
Mailing Address:
International Student Admissions Office, P.O. Box 142, School of International Cultural Exchange, Northwest University, 229 Taibai North Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province
Postal Code: 710069
Admissions Website: http://cice.nwu.edu.cn
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