General Information

            Guizhou University attaches great importance to international exchange and offers degree, non-degree and tailor-made programs for international students. It also offers undergraduate diploma programs in so many diversified fields. Applicants who have completed 3 years of study at tertiary level in their own countries are eligible to apply for study in GZU. An undergraduate diploma of GZU will be awarded to students who successfully complete the courses within a two-year period. For those who have completed 2 years of tertiary study in their own countries are eligible to apply for a 3 year of study for an undergraduate diploma.
    Anyone who stays healthy, abides by Chinese law and decrees and Guizhou University rules can apply to study in Guizhou University.

        ▲   Degree Programs
        ▲   Master Degree’s Programs
        ▲   Doctor Degree’s Programs
        ▲   Non-Degree Programs
        ▲   The Specialized Degree Programs at GZU
        Qualification of applicants

    1. Applicants for Chinese language programs should be aged from 16 to 60

    2. Applicants for Bachelor’s programs should graduate from high school.

    3. Applicants for Master’s programs should have a Bachelor's degree.

    4. Applicants for Doctoral programs should have a Master’s degree.

    5. Language skill requirements:  

    The courses for the Bachelor and Master candidates are taught in Chinese. Only those students whose results meet the standard are allowed to take specialty courses, otherwise they are suggested to study Chinese for one or two years. The causes for Doctoral candidates are taught in English.

    (a) Applicants for Bachelor’s programs of science and engineering should pass Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 3 (including band 3).

    (b) Applicants for Bachelor’s programs of arts ( not including Chinese) should pass Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 4 (including band 4 ).

    (c) Applicants for Chinese Graduates program should pass Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 6 (including band 6)

    (d) Applicants without taking Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) can learn Chinese in our university and then take the test.

Costs (in RMB Yuan)

1. Application fee

 400RMB in cash. Foreign currency or check is not acceptable. The fee is not refundable.

2. Registration fee

100RMB/semester. Foreign currency or check is not acceptable. The fee is not refundable.

 3. Tuition

Bachelor’s Programs:

Arts:       RMB 11,000/year

Science:       RMB 13,000/year

 Art/ Physics:       RMB 17, 000/year

 Master’s Program:

Arts:       RMB 14,000/year

Science:       RMB 17,000/year

Doctoral Programs/ Advanced Study Programs:

Arts:      RMB18, 000/year

Science:      RMB19, 000/year

Visiting student programs:

Arts/ Science:       RMB10, 000/Year

Chinese Learning Programs: 

Chinese short-term programs:

Two-weeks  RMB 900

1 month:       RMB 1,700

2 months:       RMB 3,200

3 months:       RMB 4,500

  Chinese Long-term programs:

By Group: RMB 10,000/ year, RMB 5,500/ semester

One to One Study: RMB 6000/semester

Notes:

    All costs are nonrefundable if one quits school.

    Tuition fees may be remitted in case students study in this university in batches.

4. Textbooks expenditures

     Charged in accordance with specific cost.

5. Lodging

    Students are provided with accommodations in the University International Hostel. New students are required to stay in the Hostel at least for one semester. One semester later, he or she can choose off campus living.

    Upon arrival, a security deposit of 500 RMB is required from each student. When the student finishes his/ her study or moving out of the Guesthouse, the deposit will be returned if the room and facilities are kept in reasonable shape by the residents. Lodging agreement needs to be signed when moving into the Hostel.

The rooms and apartments come with a shower, bathroom, refrigerator, telephone, TV set, electric heating and fan. Public Laundry facilities are provided for student’s use.

To share a 3-person dorm room (separate bedroom, shared living room and bathroom): 500 RMB per month per student (electricity is charged separately).

To have a standard single room (with private bathroom): 600RMB per month per person (electricity is charged separately).

To have a standard single room (with private bathroom and kitchen): 800RMB per month per person (electricity is charged separately).

6. Other Costs

    International students must have insurance in China or abroad. Food, medical care, travel and other expenses are the responsibility of the students. Medical services are offered at the campus infirmary or at Huaxi Hospital, which both are only a few blocks from the students' residence. Medical expenses are very reasonable.

    Students may have meals in the nearby restaurant or eat in the university canteen at a cost of one dollar per meal.

Application procedures

    1. Applicants can obtain a copy of the Application Form for Enrollment of

International Students to Guizhou University by means of correspondence, E-mail or fax or phone call;

    2. The Filled-out Form should be mailed, emailed or faxed to the Foreign Affairs Department two months prior to the opening of school and the application fee can be sent through banks;

    3. Aside from the application form, the rest of personal materials needed for application include:

    (a). A copy of the front page of applicant’s valid passport;

    (b). Curriculum visa;

    (c). A copy of the latest educational certificate or diploma;

    (d). 6 copies of passport size photo;

    (e). Health check reports by government authorized hospitals with stamp.

    4. Upon receiving the above documents, the Department will mail the applicants or their agents the Letter of Acceptance and Visa Application Form for Foreign Students to China (JW202);

    5. In case of late application, a student may apply for a tourist visa to come to China. Upon his or her arrival, the university will assist the student in obtaining a student visa. In this case, a health check report is not needed before the student comes to China. But he/she should submit the rest documents to the Department in order to request a Letter of Acceptance. The student can obtain international certificate of health examination in Guiyang City with the help of the Foreign Affairs Department at a reasonable price, which will be accepted all over China for long term residence;

    6. If the family members of students are coming together, they need to prepare:

    (a). A copy of the front page of their valid passport;

    (b). 6 copies of passport size photo;

    (c). Health check reports by government authorized hospitals with stamp;

    (d). Birth Certificate (for the children);

    (e). Marriage Certificate (for the spouse).

When to apply

March 9-31, 2009.

Applicants for CGS support shall submit applications to the Office of International relations of Guizhou University timely from the beginning of January to the beginning of April.

Self-financed applicants shall submit applications to the Office of International Relations of Guizhou University timely, usually before May.

Applicants for Chinese Language Programs shall submit applications in May or December every year.

Registration

    1. All expenses are required to be paid in full at the time of registration.

    2. Students are expected to arrive two days before the new semester begins. The Foreign Affairs Department needs to be informed of the date and flight number or train number of student’s arrival in advance so that a free picking-up can be arranged.      

Scholarship

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) scheme was established by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and foreign governments, educational organizations, institutions and relevant international organizations to provide full scholarship and partial scholarship to international students and scholars. Applicants for CGS support shall submit applications to the Office of International relationship of Guizhou University timely from the beginning of January to the beginning of April. For more information, please visit the website of China Scholarship Council (CSC): www.csc.edu.cn/en/.

 Confucius Institute Scholarship was launched to promote the sustainable development of Confucius Institute and international Chinese education and to encourage students, scholars and Chinese language teachers worldwide to study Chinese language and culture in China, or proceed to a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL). For more information, please go to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website at http://cis.chinese.cn.

Contacts

Address

Office of International Relations

Guizhou University

Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China

Post code: 550025

Tel No:  0086-851- 8292749 

Fax No: 0086-851-3621381

Website: www.gzu.edu.cn

Contacts: 

Mr. Zhou Bing, Program Officer of the International Students Section of OIR， GZU                           

Email:   ie.zhoub@gzu.edu.cn

Tel No:  0086-851- 8292749 

Ms. Chen Wenjie

Email: fa.wjchen@gzu.edu.cn

Tel No:  0086-851- 8292912