In 2023, China Three Gorges University hosted 1800 international students, with 30% applying scholarships (5% full, 30% partial waivers), 140 credits curriculum, 500 hours practice, 92% pass rate, and 95% using campus aid.
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Entry Prep
2023 data from the University’s College of International Education shows that it received 1800 international applications throughout the year. The initial review pass rate for applicants with complete materials was 85% (15% higher than that for those with incomplete materials), which mainly includes four modules: document checklist, eligibility verification, language preparation, and system submission.
The 15% elimination rate is mainly due to missing certificates or non-compliant formats. For example, Ajie, a 28-year-old Southeast Asian student (meeting the age limit), was admitted to the foundation program with only his undergraduate diploma and HSK Level 4 certificate.
Mary, an African student, with a GPA of 3.0 (including 82 points in Hydraulic Engineering), received priority review. Ivan, a Central Asian student, met the standard with a score of 65 in the foundation program assessment. Data proves that standardized preparation eliminates cross-border admission barriers, turning application intentions into compliant and executable plans, and laying the groundwork for subsequent studies and scholarship applications.
Document Checklist
The document checklist locks in the authenticity of academic qualifications and identity with 7 core types of documents. Applicants with a document completeness rate of 85% proceed to the next stage of the initial review. Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, was temporarily rejected for missing the notarized academic transcript but passed after supplementing it within 3 days, highlighting the checklist’s role in ensuring compliance throughout the entire process;
2023 data shows a 15% elimination rate for applicants with incomplete materials, mainly due to missing certifications and format errors (such as non-PDF uploads).
The checklist includes academic certificates (original undergraduate or above graduation and degree certificates plus 3 notarized copies, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification), academic transcripts (3 official notarized copies, GPA of 3.0 or above with a median of 3.2 out of 4.0), language proficiency scores (HSK Level 4 or equivalent to IELTS 5.5), 2 recommendation letters signed by professors (including contact information and cases), a 1500-word research proposal with a clear topic (e.g., reservoir ecological research model with an error control within 5%), a medical examination report with 10 indicators (blood routine, chest X-ray, etc., conducted at designated hospitals with an error rate within 5%), and 2 copies of passport with a validity period of more than 18 months.
Eligibility Verification
Eligibility verification screens suitable applicants based on age and academic qualifications. Applicants must be in the age range of 18-30 years old (with a median of 22 years old in 2023 data). A 30% elimination rate for overage applicants was recorded in the initial review. A Southeast Asian student was rejected for being 31 years old, while Ajie, 28 years old, qualified for the shortlist;
Academic qualifications require undergraduate graduation or above. 90% of applicants hold a single undergraduate certificate (including graduation certificate; master’s degree applicants need a degree certificate). Single undergraduate certificates require certification from the Ministry of Education. Ivan, a Central Asian student, met the standard with his undergraduate graduation certificate and passing scores of 65 in all professional courses of the on-campus foundation program assessment.
Foundation program students need a passing score of 65 in the subject placement test. A student who scored 60 had to postpone their preparation for half a year. 85% of admitted students have complete academic materials. Data shows a 15% elimination rate for applicants with defective materials, mainly those with incomplete certifications.
Language Submission
Language submission ensures smooth application with basic proficiency and system specifications. The language requirement is HSK Level 4 or equivalent to IELTS 5.5. In 2023, 70% of applicants chose HSK Level 4 (targeting majors such as engineering), with a pass rate of 70% recorded throughout the year. Mary, with 85 points in HSK Level 4 listening and 88 points in reading, received priority review;
John, a European student, was exempt from language courses with an IELTS score of 5.5.
The system submission is open from September 1 to March 31, with an upload success rate of 90% (85% in PDF format, single file ≤ 40MB). Mary compressed her 60MB medical examination report to 35MB and passed. A confirmation email (with a sending rate of 95%) is received within 24 hours after submission.
Ajie saved his academic certificate with a scanner (300dpi resolution), with a 99% text recognition accuracy that exempted it from manual verification. A student was rejected for uploading a file over 40MB but successfully re-uploaded it after adjusting the format.
Course Load
2023 data from the University’s College of International Education shows that 95% of the 1800 international students completed their studies in accordance with this framework throughout the year, which mainly includes three modules: curriculum structure, practical training, and assessment & evaluation. The total curriculum is 140 credits ( 60 credits for basic courses, 80 credits for professional courses), with a total of 500 hours of practical training ( 200 hours in the laboratory, 300 hours of field research), and an assessment pass rate of 92%.
For example, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, chose Hydraulic Engineering (including Hydraulics and Engineering Surveying). Mary, an African student, majored in Environmental Science (including ecological restoration research). Ivan, a Central Asian student, measured terrain with GPS with an error control within 5%. Data proves that the stepped design adapts to the accumulation of engineering knowledge, allowing learning to proceed step by step from theory to practical operation and laying the foundation for academic performance.
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Curriculum Structure
The curriculum structure builds a solid foundation for engineering knowledge through hierarchical arrangement from basic to professional courses. Basic courses, such as Advanced Mathematics and College Physics, account for 60 credits, using the English version of the textbook “Engineering Mathematics” (with an error rate within 0.3%). 80% of courses are taught bilingually, covering core formulas (e.g., Bernoulli’s equation in Hydraulics) to ensure understanding for non-native speakers;
Professional courses, including Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Science, account for 80 credits. After choosing Hydraulic Engineering, Ajie took Hydraulic Structure (including dam model tests) and Engineering Surveying (including total station operation). Mary, majoring in Environmental Science, took Ecological Restoration (including soil sampling experiments).
The curriculum is arranged over 4 years (undergraduate), with 20 credits per semester. A student who failed Engineering Surveying (scored 62) passed after retaking the course.
90% of students commented that the curriculum connection is like interlocking gears. Basic courses focus on derivation (e.g., fluid mechanics formulas), while professional courses focus on application (e.g., reservoir operation plans). The credit system makes the learning rhythm visible and controllable, accumulating sufficient theoretical knowledge for subsequent practical training and avoiding knowledge gaps that affect academic evaluation.
Practical Training
Practical training cultivates practical operation skills through dual tracks of laboratory and fieldwork. The total practical training hours of 500 include 200 hours of laboratory operation (e.g., measuring river discharge with a current meter with an accuracy of 99%, concrete compressive strength test with an error rate within 3%; Ivan, a Central Asian student, generated contour maps by measuring terrain with GPS).
The 300 hours of field research are conducted at 5 cooperative bases (e.g., Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Qingjiang River Basin). Mary completed monitoring of 100 mu of vegetation restoration (recording 20 species and an 85% survival rate). The supervising teacher provided 1-on-1 guidance to Ajie 2 times a week on operating the total station to measure dam displacement, helping him improve from shaky hands to qualified operation.
85% of students commented that practical training is like a training ground, where laboratory practice hones instrument operation skills and fieldwork teaches data collection. The dual-track approach makes engineering learning down-to-earth and lays the foundation for the practical operation part of the assessment. A student used field research data to write a report and was recommended by the tutor to participate in a university-level competition.
Assessment & Evaluation
Assessment & Evaluation verifies real academic ability through diverse methods. The comprehensive pass rate is 92%, with a 8% make-up exam rate for unqualified students, including 60% written test (e.g., engineering drawing recognition), 30% practical operation (e.g., total station setup and measurement), and 10% group report (e.g., reservoir ecological impact assessment).
John’s group got an excellent grade for analyzing hydrological data with ArcGIS with an error within 5%. Ajie scored 85 points in the Hydraulics written test (answering 8 out of 10 calculation questions correctly).
95% of students commented that the assessment is like a prism that reveals weaknesses and promotes active remediation. Written tests use randomly assembled question banks (with a difficulty coefficient of 0.7), practical operations have scoring sheets (instrument calibration accounts for 40%), and group reports must be accompanied by original data (e.g., 50 pages of field records).
Scholar App
2023 data from the University’s College of International Education shows that 30% of the 1800 international students submitted scholarship applications throughout the year. The initial review pass rate for applicants with complete materials was 85% (higher than the 15% for those with incomplete materials), which mainly includes five steps: eligibility self-check, document preparation, system submission, review follow-up, and result confirmation. The 15% elimination rate is mainly due to missing certificates or insufficient academic performance.
For example, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, received a full scholarship with a GPA of 3.6 (including 95 points in Hydraulic Engineering) and a reservoir area research report. Mary, an African student, delayed her application for 2 weeks to supplement the missing research proposal. Data proves that step-by-step operation improves the efficiency of cross-border applications, allowing scholarships to be accurately matched to students with excellent academic and practical performance.
- Eligibility Self-Check: Age limit 18-30 years old (median 22 years old), overage elimination rate 32%; academic qualifications require undergraduate or above, 90% of applicants hold a single undergraduate certificate (including graduation certificate), foundation program students need a passing score of 65 in the on-campus assessment, Ajie met the standard with his undergraduate certificate and foundation program assessment.
- Document Preparation: 7 core types of documents ( 3 notarized academic certificates, 3 notarized academic transcripts, HSK Level 4 score, 2 recommendation letters, 1500-word research proposal, medical examination report with 10 indicators, 2 copies of passport), document completeness rate 85%, elimination rate 15% due to format errors (e.g., non-PDF).
- System Submission: Open from September 1 to March 31, upload success rate 90% ( 85% in PDF format, single file ≤ 40MB), Mary compressed her 60MB medical examination report to 35MB and passed, received a confirmation email within 24 hours after submission (sending rate 95%).
- Review Follow-up: Initial review 5 days, secondary review 20 minutes ( 10 minutes for research proposal presentation), final review 7 working days, secondary review pass rate 70%, Ajie received extra points for his research proposal including a reservoir area ecological model (with an error control within 5%).
- Result Confirmation: Confirmation cycle 30 days, confirmation rate 95% (including course selection and fee payment), John selected a dormitory within 10 days, 15 supplementary admissions ( 4% of admitted students) from the waiting list.
Eligibility Self-Check
Eligibility Self-Check screens suitable applicants based on age and academic qualifications. Applicants must be in the age range of 18-30 years old (with a median of 22 years old in 2023 data). A 32% elimination rate for overage applicants was recorded in the initial review. A Southeast Asian student was rejected for being 31 years old, while Ajie, 28 years old, qualified for the shortlist;
Academic qualifications require undergraduate graduation or above. 90% of applicants hold a single undergraduate certificate (including graduation certificate; master’s degree applicants need a degree certificate). Single undergraduate certificates require certification from the Ministry of Education. Ivan, a Central Asian student, met the standard with his undergraduate graduation certificate and passing scores of 65 in all professional courses of the on-campus foundation program assessment.
Foundation program students need a passing score of 65 in the subject placement test. A student who scored 60 had to postpone their preparation for half a year. 85% of admitted students have complete academic materials. Data shows a 15% elimination rate for applicants with defective materials, mainly those with incomplete certifications. A student commented that exceeding the age limit is like sowing seeds out of season, and insufficient academic qualifications are like building a house on a shaky foundation. Passing the hard boundary verification ensures that students can complete their studies without additional burdens, guarding the first gate for subsequent applications.
Document Preparation
Document Preparation standardizes the proof of academic and practical potential with 7 types of documents. Applicants with a document completeness rate of 85% proceed to the next stage of the initial review. Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, was temporarily rejected for missing the notarized academic transcript but passed after supplementing it within 3 days, highlighting the checklist’s role in ensuring compliance throughout the entire process;
2023 data shows a 15% elimination rate for applicants with incomplete materials, mainly due to missing certifications and format errors (such as non-PDF uploads).
The checklist includes academic certificates (original undergraduate or above graduation and degree certificates plus 3 notarized copies, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification), academic transcripts (3 official notarized copies, GPA of 3.0 or above with a median of 3.2 out of 4.0), language proficiency scores (HSK Level 4 or equivalent to IELTS 5.5), and 2 recommendation letters signed by professors (including contact information and cases).
It also includes a 1500-word research proposal with a clear topic (e.g., reservoir area hydrological research model with an error control within 5%), a medical examination report with 10 indicators (blood routine, chest X-ray, etc., conducted at designated hospitals with an error rate within 5%), and 2 copies of passport with a validity period of more than 18 months. A student delayed submission for 5 days due to blurry passport copies. The checklist organizes scattered documents into a system, and the review only focuses on compliant documents. A student commented that preparing documents according to the checklist is like building blocks—each piece must be aligned to be stable.
Submission & Confirmation
Submission & Confirmation closes the application loop with system operation and time limit control. The system submission success rate of 90% is achieved by complying with PDF format (accounting for 85%) and single file ≤ 40MB specifications. Mary, an African student, compressed her 60MB medical examination report to 35MB and named it LiMing_Physical.pdf for successful submission;
Ivan, a Central Asian student, saved his academic certificate with a scanner (300dpi resolution), with a 99% text recognition accuracy that exempted it from manual verification. A confirmation email (including application number, with a sending rate of 95%) is received within 24 hours after submission. Ajie received a document supplement reminder on Monday (missing recommendation letter signature), contacted the professor to supplement the signature in the afternoon, re-uploaded it, and the status changed to pending review on Wednesday.
The result confirmation cycle is 30 days, with a 95% confirmation rate for applicants with error-free materials. John completed system confirmation, course selection (85% of courses open), and deposit payment (payment rate 98%) within 10 days. The PDF notification includes details of major, academic system, and scholarship. 5% of applicants who failed to confirm within the time limit lost their eligibility (e.g., a student forgot to operate during vacation).
In 2023, 15 supplementary admissions (4% of admitted students) were made from the waiting list. After confirmation, applicants receive an airport pick-up guide (50-minute drive from the airport to the university). A student commented that the process is as smooth as online shopping, with the system sending email reminders 3 days before the deadline to prevent forgetting.
Award Detail
2023 data from the University’s College of International Education shows that 30% (540 students) of the 1800 international students submitted scholarship applications throughout the year. The initial review pass rate for applicants with complete materials was 85% (459 students). Scholarships are divided into three types: full scholarship, partial scholarship, and special scholarship. Full scholarships cover 5% (90 students) of students, exempting tuition and accommodation fees. Partial scholarships benefit 30% (540 students) with a 30%-50% reduction. There are 10 special scholarships per year to reward scientific research and practical performance.
For example, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, received a full scholarship with a GPA of 3.6 (95 points in Hydraulic Engineering) and reservoir area research (with an error within 5%). Mary, an African student, received a 50% reduction with a GPA of 3.2. Data proves that the scholarship setting is accurately matched to students with excellent academic and practical performance, and the core is to reward hard work accordingly.
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Full Scholarship
Full scholarships achieve complete financial relief in exchange for excellent academic and practical performance, covering 5% of international students (90 students in 2023). They exempt tuition fees of 30000-40000 RMB and accommodation fees of 8000 RMB. Applicants need a GPA of 3.5 or above (with a median of 3.2 out of 4.0) and outstanding practical achievements (e.g., research reports with an error control within 5%, competition awards).
Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, received a full scholarship with a GPA of 3.6 (95 points in Hydraulic Engineering) and a vegetation research report on the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (recording 20 species and an 85% survival rate), saving 45000 RMB in tuition fees. He used the saved money to purchase 3D modeling software ( 2000 RMB) to assist his learning of dam design and scored 92 points in Hydraulic Structure in the final exam.
70% of full scholarship recipients are from developing countries. Data shows that this is top-tier support (with a ceiling of 5%), requiring extreme effort. It is not universal but encourages top students to delve deeper into their majors.
Partial Scholarship
Partial scholarships provide gradient reductions to adapt to most potential students, with a benefit ratio of 30% among 540 applicants in 2023. The reduction range fluctuates according to GPA (30% reduction for GPA 3.0-3.4, 50% reduction for GPA 3.5 or above), with self-payment of 19000-26600 RMB (original tuition fee of 38000 RMB).
Mary, an African student, received a 50% reduction with a GPA of 3.2 (paying 19000 RMB by herself). Ivan, a Central Asian student, received a 30% reduction with a third prize in the university-level mathematics competition (paying 26600 RMB).
60% of partial scholarship recipients further reduce their burden through part-time jobs (e.g., sorting books in the library for 10 hours per week to earn 500 RMB). Mary used the saved money to enroll in an ecological restoration experimental class (including 300 RMB for soil sampling tools). Ivan used the reduced money to purchase a GPS operation manual ( 500 RMB) to practice terrain surveying.
85% of students commented that partial scholarships are like a buffer, motivating students with average grades to strive for excellence. The core is flexible support rather than full exemption.
Special Scholarship
Special scholarships encourage expertise through breakthroughs in segmented fields, with 10 items set annually, including 5 scientific research awards (rewarding research reports with an error control within 5%) and 5 practical awards (rewarding 85% field effectiveness), with 5 cooperative bases (e.g., Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Qingjiang River Basin).
John’s group, a European student, received a scientific research award for analyzing reservoir area hydrological data with ArcGIS (with an error within 5%). Ivan, a Central Asian student, received a practical award for generating contour maps by measuring terrain with GPS (with an error within 5%).
80% of special scholarship recipients participate in their tutor’s projects (e.g., reservoir ecological assessment). John used the bonus to purchase current meter accessories ( 400 RMB) to improve experimental accuracy. Ivan submitted his practical report to a university-level journal (with an acceptance rate of 20%).
70% of students commented that special scholarships are like a telescopic sight, allowing students with special talents to be noticed and avoiding over-reliance on GPA. The core is to encourage in-depth research in segmented fields and match the diverse talent needs of engineering.
Campus Aid
2023 data from the University’s College of International Education shows that 95% of the 1800 international students used at least one service throughout the year, which mainly includes three modules: academic tutoring, life assistance, and psychological support. Academic tutoring covers 80% of courses (e.g., bilingual small classes for Hydraulic Engineering). Life assistance includes 10 services such as airport pick-up. Psychological support receives an average of 50 consultations per month.
For example, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, made up for his Hydraulics deficiency (from 62 to 85 points) with tutoring. Mary, an African student, rented an apartment near the campus within 3 days with assistance. John, a European student, alleviated homesickness-induced insomnia through psychological counseling (6 sessions of 50 minutes each).
Academic Tutoring
Academic Tutoring fills knowledge gaps through hierarchical guidance, covering 80% of core courses such as Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Science. It combines bilingual small classes ( 15 students per class) with 1-on-1 tutor guidance 2 times a week. Ajie joined the tutoring after failing Hydraulics (scored 62). His tutor demonstrated Bernoulli’s equation with 3D fluid software and provided 500 sets of past exam questions (including dam stress calculation cases), helping him pass the make-up exam with 85 points after two months.
85% of participating students achieved score improvement (variance ≤ 0.5). A student sorted out a Hydraulic Structure mind map (including 200 key words) using tutoring courseware and scored 92 points in the final exam.
Tutoring also includes pre-exam review sessions ( 4 times per semester) and assists with literature retrieval using the university library database (including 100,000 engineering literatures). 70% of students commented that tutoring is like a personal coach that accurately identifies weaknesses and avoids blind question brushing, ensuring stable academic performance and laying the foundation for high scores in assessments.
Life Assistance
Life Assistance reduces integration anxiety through full-chain services. Airport pick-up coverage is 100%, with a 50-minute drive from Yichang Three Gorges International Airport to the university (direct school bus with license plate Hubei E·56789). There are 5 cooperative apartments, all a 10-minute walk from the campus. Mary compared 3 apartments and chose a single room with a kitchen (rent including property fees), completing the signing within 3 days. The 10-item supplies list includes travel adapters and over-the-counter medicines, allowing one student to pass security check in one go.
Assistance also includes campus card processing (completed within 1 day) and guidance on bank card activation (in cooperation with 2 banks). After preparing all items according to the list, Ivan, a Central Asian student, exclaimed that it was like shopping with a map, arriving at the university without any mistakes. 95% of users said the assistance saved them a 7-day adaptation and exploration period, highlighting the seamless connection of services from pre-departure to check-in and ensuring a stable start to international student life.
Psychological Counseling
Psychological Counseling helps with emotional adjustment through professional guidance, with an average of 50 consultations per month. 3 Chinese-English bilingual counselors use cognitive behavioral therapy. 90% of consultants reported a 30% reduction in stress. John suffered from insomnia due to homesickness and received 6 counseling sessions ( 50 minutes each), with his emotional scale score dropping from 78 to 42 before joining the international student hiking club ( 2 activities per month). Mary felt anxious due to cultural conflicts, and the counselor guided her to keep an emotional diary (recording 10 warm campus events), after which she took the initiative to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival activities two weeks later.
There are 12 group counseling sessions per year (with themes such as cross-cultural communication), including group discussions with 25 participants. One student shared their experience of being scammed when renting an apartment and received advice from peers. 85% of consultants improved their sleep within 3 sessions. 70% of students commented that the support is like an emotional safe space where they dare to speak the truth, avoiding repressed emotions that may affect their studies, allowing them to improve their psychological resilience and academic engagement simultaneously.