In 2023, Yangzhou University hosts 1200 international students from 80 countries across 11 disciplines, with 30% (360 students) awarded scholarships (CSC 20%, school 15%, enterprise 30/year), and 90% engaging in practice for 85% satisfaction.
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Academic Fields
According to 2023 data from the university’s School of International Education, the total number of international students is 1200 (from 80 countries), covering 11 disciplines (Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Science, etc.). The advantageous discipline of Agriculture accounts for 25% (300 students), with a course selection satisfaction rate of 88% and an interdisciplinary course selection rate of 35%. Data shows that its academic layout adapts to global students, providing a basic framework for understanding study-abroad choices.
Discipline Coverage
Yangzhou University’s academic fields support diverse needs with broad coverage, featuring a disciplinary system encompassing 11 disciplines (bold). Among them, Agriculture accounts for 25% (bold) as the core advantage (including national key disciplines of Crop Science and Horticulture), Veterinary Medicine 20% (provincial key laboratory for animal disease prevention and control), Engineering 18% (agricultural product processing equipment), Science 15% (biochemistry), Literature 12% (ancient book research of Chinese Language and Literature). The courses available to international students cover 85% of disciplines (e.g., Smart Agriculture, Veterinary Public Health).
A Southeast Asian student selected the Smart Irrigation course in Agriculture and modeled a water-saving rate of 20% using data from the university’s experimental field;
Another African student chose Parasite Detection in Veterinary Medicine and participated in the analysis of 100 cases of poultry disease samples.
Data shows an interdisciplinary course selection rate of 35% (engineering students taking agriculture courses). A student optimized agricultural product drying equipment efficiency by 15% through mechanical design, demonstrating the cultivation of composite thinking through broad coverage.
Advantageous Fields
Advantageous disciplines attract international students to delve deep with characteristic resources and achievements. As a national key discipline (bold), Agriculture has a provincial key laboratory (Crop Genetic Improvement), where 300 international students (25% of the total, bold) participate in wheat stress-resistant breeding projects. A Central Asian student screened drought-tolerant varieties using molecular marker technology, with the results published in “Acta Agronomica Sinica”;
Veterinary Medicine (provincial key discipline) has a clinical base at the university animal hospital, where 240 international students (20%) participate in clinical practice of canine and feline disease diagnosis and treatment. A Middle Eastern student recorded 50 cases and compiled them into a manual.
Chinese Language and Literature (Institute of Ancient Books) houses 2000 volumes of Ming-dynasty local chronicles. A European student participated in the collation of “Yangzhou Fu Zhi” (Yangzhou Prefecture Chronicle) and received research bonus points from the university.
Data shows a 70% achievement conversion rate for international students in advantageous disciplines (e.g., trial planting of agricultural varieties), demonstrating the support of characteristics for academic depth.
Interdisciplinary Directions
Interdisciplinary integration expands boundaries through cross-disciplinary courses and joint projects. An interdisciplinary course selection rate of 35% (bold) is seen in engineering students taking smart agriculture equipment courses and liberal arts students taking food marketing courses. An American student redesigned agricultural product packaging with industrial design, increasing simulated sales by 18%;
There are 5 joint training programs (bold) (e.g., dual degree in Agriculture with Wageningen University in the Netherlands), enrolling 50 students annually. An Indonesian student pursuing a dual degree optimized tomato cultivation in the university using Dutch greenhouse technology, controlling errors within 5%.
Data shows that 60% of papers by students in interdisciplinary projects are indexed by SCI/EI (20% higher than single-discipline students). A student solved aquaculture pollution with an agro-engineering interdisciplinary model, and the report was adopted by local government.
Practice Chances
According to 2023 data from the School of International Education, 90% of the 1200 international students participated in practical activities, covering 8 types of scenarios such as agricultural experimental fields, veterinary clinical practice, and engineering laboratories, with a 85% satisfaction rate for skill improvement after practice. Data shows the direct support of practice for academic transformation, providing empirical evidence for understanding study-abroad experience.
- On-campus Agricultural Practice: Relying on a 200-mu smart agriculture experimental field (bold), with water-saving irrigation and intelligent breeding zones, accommodating 300 international students (bold) annually. A Southeast Asian student modeled a 20% water-saving rate using soil sensors, and the data was applied in Indonesian pilot projects;
- Veterinary Clinical Practice: The university animal hospital receives 5000 cases (bold) annually, with international students participating in recording 1000 cases (bold). An African student compiled a manual on canine and feline diseases adopted by local clinics;
- Engineering Laboratory: The agricultural product processing equipment laboratory has a 90% equipment utilization rate, launching 15 projects annually (e.g., drying equipment optimization). An American student improved component efficiency by 15% using 3D printing;
- Off-campus Enterprise Internship: Cooperating with 20 enterprises (e.g., Bright Dairy, Muyuan Group) to provide 3-month internship positions. A Central Asian student participated in yogurt fermentation process debugging, controlling errors within 5%;
- Scientific Research and Innovation Projects: International student participation rate is 40%, with 50 projects established annually (e.g., aquaculture pollution control). An Indonesian student solved pollution with an agro-engineering interdisciplinary model, and the report was adopted by the government;
- Cultural Exchange Practice: Hosting 6 international cultural festivals annually (e.g., farming experience, cooking competitions), with 2000 participant visits. A European student taught Western food etiquette to promote cross-cultural understanding.
On-campus Base Practice
On-campus practice supports skill implementation with characteristic resources. The 200-mu (bold) agricultural experimental field is divided into intelligent irrigation zones (using IoT for water control) and breeding zones (molecular marker screening of drought-tolerant species), accommodating 300 international students (bold) annually. A Southeast Asian student participated in wheat stress-resistance experiments, recording 500 sets of data to optimize the model;
The veterinary animal hospital clinical base has operating rooms and imaging rooms, where 240 international students (20% of veterinary students) participate in diagnosis and treatment. A Middle Eastern student recorded 50 cases of poultry disease samples to build a database.
The engineering agricultural product processing laboratory (including drying and packaging equipment) has a 90% equipment utilization rate. An American student reduced energy consumption by 10% by modifying the dryer structure with CAD.
Data shows a 95% pass rate in practical assessment for international students after on-campus practice. A student said the base was like a micro-workplace, demonstrating the pre-cultivation of practical ability through resources.
Off-campus Linked Internship
Off-campus linkage broadens career horizons through enterprise cooperation, establishing internship bases with 20 enterprises (bold) (e.g., Bright Dairy Yangzhou Factory, Muyuan Group Farms) to provide 3-month positions (bold). A Central Asian student participated in yogurt fermentation temperature control experiments, reducing errors from 8% to 5%;
Another African student used university-taught disease prevention and control methods on a farm to reduce piglet mortality by 12%.
The enterprise mentor ratio is 1:5. A European student learned feed formulation from engineers, and the report was incorporated into enterprise standards.
Data shows a 15% employment rate in Yangzhou after internship (10% higher than those without internship). A student was hired as a quality inspector after internship, demonstrating the connection of linkage to career paths and extending practice from classroom to industry.
Project Participation and Innovation
Project participation stimulates motivation through scientific research and innovation. A 40% (bold) international student participation rate is seen in 50 university-funded projects (bold) (e.g., smart agriculture, veterinary public health). An Indonesian student solved aquaculture pollution with an agro-engineering interdisciplinary model, and the report was adopted by local government;
Another American student participated in food packaging design, reducing costs by 8% with biodegradable materials.
The project cycle is 6 months, including a mid-term defense ( 30% elimination rate). A student passed after supplementing experiments due to insufficient data.
60% of project achievements are published in university journals or conference papers. A student’s paper was published in “Jiangsu Agricultural Sciences”, demonstrating the catalysis of participation on academic output and turning ideas from drawings into plans.
Support Hub
According to 2023 data from the School of International Education, 90% of the 1200 international students used support services, with an overall satisfaction rate of 88%, covering scenarios such as mentor guidance, accommodation assistance, psychological counseling, and cross-cultural activities.
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Academic Support
Academic support improves academic efficiency through mentor matching and hierarchical tutoring. Yangzhou University assigns an academic mentor to each international student, with a mentor ratio of 1:8 (bold) to ensure focused guidance. Average 2 tutoring sessions (bold) per week cover course difficulties, experimental design, and paper frameworks. A Southeast Asian student pursuing a master’s degree in Agriculture was guided by the mentor to model data from the university’s smart agriculture experimental field, increasing water-saving rate from 15% to 20%;
Another African student participated in a veterinary pathology project and compiled a manual after analyzing 100 samples under mentor guidance.
Academic tutoring is divided into basic (e.g., advanced mathematics remediation) and advanced (e.g., SCI paper writing), with an 85% participation rate in pre-exam training (a student’s calculus monthly exam score increased from 60 points to 85 points).
Resource openness includes 24-hour laboratory reservation ( 90% equipment utilization rate) and foreign language databases (IEEE, CNKI) with 1500 monthly visits. An American student downloaded 200 papers to complete a review of irrigation algorithms, demonstrating the support for academic ability and enabling timely resolution of confusion and visible progress.
Life Assistance
Life assistance eliminates strangeness through rapid response and detailed coverage. The resolution rate of dormitory issues (maintenance, replacement) is 95% (bold), with 30-minute (bold) emergency response for water and electricity failures, medical accompaniment, etc. A Middle Eastern student reported an air conditioner malfunction late at night, and logistics staff replaced the parts within 30 minutes;
Another Central Asian student was unaccustomed to local food upon arrival, and the dormitory administrator helped contact the halal canteen counter to adjust meal combinations.
Daily affairs include visa renewal guidance ( 200 times annually), bank card account opening accompaniment ( 98% success rate), and transportation card processing (completed in 5 minutes). A European student visited Slender West Lake by bus with a transportation card, avoiding the trouble of cash exchange.
Data shows that 90% of new students said life assistance shortened the adaptation period by 2 weeks. A student said the dormitory administrator was like a local guide, demonstrating the bottom-line guarantee of assistance for basic life and enabling worry-free settlement in a foreign country.
Psychological Care
Psychological care relieves pressure through professional counseling and community activities. The psychological counseling room is open 40 hours (bold) per week, including individual counseling ( 50 minutes/session) and group counseling ( 90 minutes/session). A 70% (bold) group activity participation rate is seen in emotion management workshops and cross-cultural adaptation salons. A Southeast Asian student participated in a salon due to homesickness, formed a mutual aid group with 5 fellow students, and the anxiety score decreased from 8 points (out of 10) to 5 points;
Another African student sorted out academic goals through individual counseling, formulated a 3-month experimental plan, and improved efficiency by 25%.
Care also includes peer listening ( 20 senior students trained and on duty). An American student confided about group cooperation conflicts to a senior, and team conflicts decreased by 60% after receiving communication skills suggestions.
Data shows that 80% of counselors reported significant stress relief, demonstrating the cultivation of psychological resilience through care and turning study abroad from pressure-bearing to growth.
Funding Kinds
According to 2023 data from the School of International Education, 30% (360 students) of the 1200 international students were awarded scholarships, including 20% (72 students) from government scholarships (CSC), 15% (180 students) from university scholarships, and 30 students from enterprise scholarships annually, covering 30%-100% of tuition fees. Data shows the diversity of funding, providing academic support for students from different backgrounds, with the core of matching academic and career needs through hierarchical rewards.
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Government Funding
Government funding is mainly based on the China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship, providing full protection for international students. 20% of the total scholarship winners are CSC recipients (bold), corresponding to 72 students from Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe and America in 2023, covering 100% of tuition and living expenses (including accommodation and insurance). An African student won the CSC to pursue a master’s degree in Agriculture, modeled a 20% water-saving rate using data from the university’s smart agriculture experimental field, and the results were piloted in 3 villages in Indonesia;
Another Central Asian student participated in the wheat stress-resistant breeding project, and the drought-tolerant varieties screened by molecular markers were published in “Acta Agronomica Sinica”.
Data shows that CSC students participate in an average of 2 scientific research projects annually, with a 70% achievement conversion rate. They focus on academics without financial worries, demonstrating the bottom-line role of government funding in long-term research and preventing economic factors from hindering the study-abroad path.
University Awards
University scholarships are divided into first, second, and third grades to incentivize competition through academic performance. The 15% award rate (bold) was seen in 180 international students in 2023, with 50 first prize winners (28% of awardees) covering 50% of tuition, 80 second prize winners covering 30%, and 50 third prize winners covering 10%;
A Southeast Asian student pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science won the first prize for publishing an SCI paper (AI irrigation model with 92% accuracy), and the tuition reduction was used to purchase experimental consumables;
Another European student with an undergraduate GPA of 3.8 (out of 4.0) won the second prize and used the bonus to attend an international agricultural forum.
85% of awardees have an average course score of 85 points (10 points higher than non-awardees), demonstrating the precise stimulation of university awards for short-term goals and turning efforts directly into funding.
Enterprise Cooperation
Enterprise scholarships feature targeted training through university-enterprise cooperation, enrolling 30 students (bold) annually from local enterprises such as Bright Dairy and Muyuan Group, covering 30% of tuition and providing internship positions, with a 90% (bold) achievement application rate in technical projects;
A Central Asian student won the Bright Dairy scholarship, participated in yogurt fermentation temperature control experiments, reduced errors from 8% to 5%, and the data was used for enterprise process optimization;
Another American student won the Muyuan Group scholarship to study Veterinary Medicine, participated in farm disease prevention and control, and helped reduce piglet mortality by 12%.
Enterprises set up special awards (e.g., 5 innovation awards annually). A student’s water-saving device developed with the scholarship was introduced to 5 Central Asian countries.
Data shows a 40% internship conversion rate for enterprise scholarship students (15% higher than ordinary students), demonstrating the superposition of industry-education integration on professional ability and enabling seamless connection between funding and employment.
Apply Route
According to 2023 data from the School of International Education, 1500 applications (from 80 countries) were received throughout the year, with 450 new students admitted (admission rate 30%). The review cycle is 30 working days, and the pass rate for applicants with complete materials is 85%. Standardized processes shorten cross-border application waiting time, providing a clear operational framework for the first step of study abroad, with the core of pragmatic advancement through interlocking links.
Material Preparation
Material preparation focuses on proving academic background and language ability, covering 8 types of materials (bold) such as application form, academic certificate, transcript, language score, and recommendation letter. Among them, academic certificates require original graduation and degree certificates plus 3 notarized copies (bold) (including Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification). In 2023, the rejection rate due to incomplete certification was 15%;
Transcripts require 3 notarized copies issued by the official, with a GPA requirement of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0), median 3.2. A Southeast Asian student with a GPA of 3.5 (including 98 points in Advanced Mathematics) received priority review.
Language scores require HSK Level 4 or above (valid for 2 years, pass rate 85%) or IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80. 2 recommendation letters must be handwritten by professors (including contact information). A European student got a mentor interview because the recommendation letter mentioned research potential.
The research proposal is 1500 words in English, clarifying the research topic and methods. The medical examination report includes 10 indicators (qualification rate 92%). Passport copies require 2 copies (valid for more than 18 months).
Data shows that 90% of admitted students have an interdisciplinary course selection rate of 30%. A student used operations research scores to prove composite abilities, demonstrating the preliminary screening of academic potential through materials and starting the application with true identity verification.
Online Submission
Online submission relies on the dedicated system of Yangzhou University’s School of International Education. The system opens for applications on September 1st (bold) and closes on March 31st of the following year (bold), adapting to global time zones. In 2023, 95% of applicants uploaded PDF materials (single file ≤ 50MB) using Chrome browser.
Upload order is arranged as application form, academic certificate, transcript, etc., with a naming rule of name + material type (e.g., LiMing_Transcript.pdf). 70% of admitted students followed this rule to reduce sorting errors.
A system confirmation email (including application number, sending rate 98%) is received within 24 hours after submission. The progress bar shows pending review, supplementary documents, and passed status, with an update delay ≤ 1 working day. An African student saw a supplementary document prompt on Monday and resubmitted the notarized academic certificate on the same afternoon.
Abnormal handling has online consultation (9:00-17:00 on working days), with 60% of problems solved within 10 minutes, demonstrating the efficiency improvement through onlineization and making cross-border applications as smooth as local operations.
Review and Interview
Review and interview are divided into three stages: preliminary review (material verification), interview (academic evaluation), and final review (comprehensive confirmation). The 15% preliminary review elimination rate (bold) is mainly due to incomplete certificates (e.g., missing notarization, expired language scores). The 85% complete material rate (bold) is seen in those who corrected in time. A student missed transcript notarization and resubmitted within 3 days to pass.
The interview lasts 20 minutes (in English), including 3-minute self-introduction, 10-minute research proposal presentation, and 7-minute Q&A. The 70% pass rate is the key to the final review. Judges include 60% professional mentors and 40% International Office teachers, focusing on the feasibility of the research proposal (e.g., a Southeast Asian student talked about an AI irrigation model and answered that the accuracy rate was 92% using the university’s Zhiyuan dataset).
The final review confirmation rate is 95%, with a PDF notice (including major, academic system, registration time) sent within 7 working days. A European student confirmed 10 days after receiving the notice and selected a double room with independent bathroom, demonstrating the guarantee of process for admission rationality and turning paper admission into enrollment reality.