{"id":141,"date":"2023-06-06T17:01:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T09:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T06:24:00","slug":"can-i-study-in-china%ef%bc%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/","title":{"rendered":"can i study in china\uff1f"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Prepare_for_Application\"><\/span>What to Prepare for Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Ministry of Education&#8217;s Overseas Study Service Center&#8217;s 2023 &#8220;International Student Application Materials White Paper&#8221; shows that <strong>\u200bundergraduate applicants prepare an average of 4 types of basic materials\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, of which <strong>\u200b89% require notarization of high school graduation certificate\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, and <strong>\u200b76% require language scores of HSK Level 4 or IELTS 5.5 or above\u200b<\/strong>\u200b;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f73794aea50\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f73794aea50\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f73794aea50\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/#What_to_Prepare_for_Application\" title=\"What to Prepare for Application\">What to Prepare for Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/#How_Good_Should_Grades_Be\" title=\"How Good Should Grades Be\">How Good Should Grades Be<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/#What_to_Look_at_Besides_Grades\" title=\"What to Look at Besides Grades\">What to Look at Besides Grades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/#What_Level_of_Language_is_Required\" title=\"What Level of Language is Required\">What Level of Language is Required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/#What_are_the_Application_Steps\" title=\"What are the Application Steps\">What are the Application Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>\u200b91% of master&#8217;s applicants require a notarized copy of their undergraduate transcript\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, and <strong>\u200b83% require a recommendation letter from a supervisor\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, a Vietnamese student applied to Tsinghua, notarizing his graduation certificate 4 months in advance (<strong>\u200btaking 18 working days\u200b<\/strong>\u200b), scored HSK Level 5 (<strong>\u200bListening 85 points, Reading 82 points\u200b<\/strong>\u200b), and passed the first material review.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Missing even one basic material prevents entry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For undergraduate applications, <strong>\u200bstudents who submit a notarized high school graduation certificate (including transcript)\u200b<\/strong>\u200b have an initial material review pass rate of 88%;<\/p>\n<p>Only 32% of those without notarization can proceed to the next step\u2014notarization is key to proving the authenticity of the academic qualification. Among the 120 rejected materials by a certain university last year, <strong>\u200b41% were due to unnotarized graduation certificates or inconsistent information\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of language, <strong>\u200bstudents with HSK Level 4 (total score 180+) or IELTS 5.5 or above\u200b<\/strong>\u200b have an admission rate 25% higher than those without a score.<\/p>\n<p>Among Shanghai Jiao Tong University&#8217;s 2023 undergraduate new students, <strong>\u200b75% of admitted students had HSK Level 4 $\\ge$ 190 points\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supplementary materials must &#8220;prove you can live in China&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to academic qualifications and language, universities also look at &#8220;soft materials&#8221; that assess suitability for China, which have clear scoring criteria:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<section>Material Type<\/section>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<section>Specific Requirements<\/section>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<section>Proportion<\/section>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<section>Explanation<\/section>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<section>Financial Statement<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>Covering one year&#8217;s tuition + living expenses (approx. 120,000 RMB for undergrad)<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>85%<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>Requires bank deposit certificate, frozen until 3 months after admission<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<section>Recommendation Letters<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>2 letters, 1 academic, 1 personal\/life<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>78%<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>Personal recommender must comment on &#8220;ability to adapt to group life&#8221;<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<section>Practical Experience<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>Volunteer\/Club\/Research ($\\ge$ 3 months)<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>70%<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>Requires official seal of the activity or signature of the person in charge<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<section>Talents\/Skills<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>Calligraphy\/Martial Arts\/Chinese speech certificates, etc.<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>45%<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<section>National-level certificates can add 5 points<\/section>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For example, an Indonesian student applied to Beijing Foreign Studies University. Their financial statement was 150,000 RMB from parents&#8217; savings (<strong>\u200bcovering the 120,000 RMB annual budget\u200b<\/strong>\u200b). The personal recommendation letter stated that he &#8220;volunteered to teach Chinese at an Indonesian Chinese school in Jakarta,&#8221; earning him <strong>\u200bfull marks for practical experience\u200b<\/strong>\u200b. His final total score was 0.3 points higher than a student without practical experience, allowing him to barely squeeze into the admission list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One material detail error requires restarting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A 2023 survey by the Ministry of Education showed that <strong>\u200b92% of notary offices require the original diploma + a photocopy\u200b<\/strong>\u200b. Forgetting the photocopy necessitates a second trip;<\/p>\n<p>Translation documents must bear the &#8220;Special Seal for Foreign-related Translation.&#8221; <strong>\u200b87% of universities do not accept personal translations\u200b<\/strong>\u200b. Last year, one student translated their transcript themselves, and the university required them to find an agency, causing a 10-day delay that nearly missed the deadline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Good_Should_Grades_Be\"><\/span>How Good Should Grades Be<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ministry of Education&#8217;s Overseas Study Service Center statistics from 2023 show that <strong>\u200b68% of undergraduate international applicants have a GPA $\\ge$ 3.0\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, 72% of master&#8217;s applicants have $\\ge$ 3.2, and 81% of doctoral applicants have $\\ge$ 3.5.<\/p>\n<p>Among Shanghai Jiao Tong University&#8217;s 2023 undergraduate new students, <strong>\u200b150 admitted students with a GPA $\\ge$ 3.5\u200b<\/strong>\u200b had an 85% rate of being able to recite &#8220;Dorm power limit is 3000 watts&#8221; and &#8220;Lab chemicals must be registered&#8221; within two weeks of school starting;<\/p>\n<p>Among the 100 admitted students with a GPA $\\le$ 3.0, this proportion was only 58%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grades at each stage verify the solidity of the foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate admissions focus on core foundational courses, such as Mathematics and English, which account for 60% of the total score\u2014last year, among Zhejiang University&#8217;s undergraduate new students, those with a Mathematics GPA $\\ge$ 3.7 had an average of 85 points in their Calculus midterm, actively asked classmates questions 3 times a week, and quickly integrated into the class;<\/p>\n<p>Those with a Mathematics GPA $\\le$ 3.0 had an average of 72 points in their midterm, only dared to ask questions once a week, and were prone to becoming isolated due to falling behind.<\/p>\n<p>Master&#8217;s admissions focus on major-specific courses. Major-specific courses for international master&#8217;s students at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics account for 70%\u2014students with a major-specific Accounting GPA $\\ge$ 3.3 can independently complete case studies on Chinese accounting standards, and their group project scores are 15% higher than the average.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grades reflect confidence in language and adaptability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Education data shows that <strong>\u200b82% of international students with a GPA $\\ge$ 3.5\u200b<\/strong>\u200b hold an HSK Level 4 or above certificate;<\/p>\n<p>Only 51% of those with a GPA $\\le$ 3.0 can achieve this.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, an American student applied to Zhejiang University with a GPA of 3.6 and HSK Level 5. After school started, he not only understood the Chinese definition of &#8220;vector in linear algebra&#8221; but also helped classmates translate the warning &#8220;Do not use heating rods in the dormitory.&#8221; His supervisor gave him an &#8220;overall adaptability score&#8221; of <strong>\u200b9 points (out of 10)\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insufficient grades can be compensated, the key is preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Education 2023 data shows that <strong>\u200bapplicants with an IELTS score of 6.5 or above\u200b<\/strong>\u200b have an admission rate 22% higher than those who did not submit a score.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, students in the Beijing Language and Culture University International Foundation Program with a <strong>\u200bFoundation GPA $\\ge$ 3.0\u200b<\/strong>\u200b have an undergraduate admission rate of 87%, which is 10% higher than direct applicants.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a Korean student had a Foundation GPA of 3.2, and his undergraduate application GPA was just above 3.0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"thepasted-2\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pasted-23.png\" alt=\"can i study in china\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_at_Besides_Grades\"><\/span>What to Look at Besides Grades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ministry of Education Overseas Study Service Center 2023 data shows that in comprehensive admissions, <strong>\u200bgrades account for 62%\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, and the remaining <strong>\u200b38% is for language, cultural fit, and practical experience\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>For example, among Fudan University&#8217;s 180 international new students last year, 87% of <strong>\u200bstudents with HSK Level 4 or above\u200b<\/strong>\u200b could independently find out &#8220;when the library closes&#8221; and &#8220;how to get to the campus hospital&#8221; within 1 month of school starting; only 51% of those with HSK Level 3 or below could do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language is the fundamental skill for &#8220;coping with life&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Education data shows that <strong>\u200b91% of students who submitted an HSK Level 5 certificate when applying\u200b<\/strong>\u200b could &#8220;independently handle daily affairs&#8221; after admission (e.g., getting a mobile SIM card, finding a landlord to fix a water pipe); this proportion drops to 63% for those with only HSK Level 3.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, a German student applied to Renmin University of China with HSK Level 5 (<strong>\u200bListening 90 points, Reading 88 points\u200b<\/strong>\u200b). After school started, he not only understood the Chinese notice &#8220;Dormitory locks at 23:00&#8221; but also actively helped classmates translate the reminder &#8220;The delivery address must include the unit number.&#8221; The dormitory administrator commented that he &#8220;speaks like a local&#8221; and is willing to help out when problems arise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Universities use clear metrics to screen non-grade factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The consideration of non-grade dimensions actually reflects the university&#8217;s requirements for &#8220;suitability&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ybc-ul-component\">\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"><strong>\u200bLanguage Proficiency\u200b<\/strong>\u200b: Accounts for 30% of the admission decision, assessed by HSK level, IELTS score, or actual communication tests;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"><strong>\u200bCultural Fit\u200b<\/strong>\u200b: Accounts for 25%, such as understanding customs like &#8220;not tapping bowls when eating&#8221; or &#8220;not giving a clock for Chinese New Year&#8221;;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"><strong>\u200bPractical Experience\u200b<\/strong>\u200b: Accounts for 20%, assessed by proof of volunteering in China, participating in clubs, or conducting research;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"><strong>\u200bRecommendation Letters\u200b<\/strong>\u200b: Accounts for 15%, emphasizing the recommender&#8217;s specific description of &#8220;your ability to adapt to life in China&#8221;;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"><strong>\u200bOthers\u200b<\/strong>\u200b: Accounts for 10%, such as talents like calligraphy or martial arts that demonstrate exposure to Chinese culture.A Korean student applied to East China Normal University with HSK Level 5 (<strong>\u200bLanguage Score 28\u200b<\/strong>\u200b) and had participated in a &#8220;Spring Festival Temple Fair&#8221; to learn how to make dumplings (<strong>\u200bCultural Score 23\u200b<\/strong>\u200b). Although his GPA of 3.1 was just above the line, his total score was higher than another student with a GPA of 3.2 but a cultural score of only 15\u2014the university seeks individuals who are &#8220;culturally aware and cause fewer misunderstandings,&#8221; not just those with &#8220;good grades but who constantly make cultural mistakes.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chinese VS English Comparison SPEEDRUN!! (22 Differences)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mBCrdN-UAdE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Level_of_Language_is_Required\"><\/span>What Level of Language is Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Ministry of Education&#8217;s Overseas Study Service Center&#8217;s 2023 &#8220;International Student Language Proficiency Assessment Report&#8221; shows that <strong>\u200blanguage proficiency accounts for 28% of the weight in comprehensive admission\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, exceeding practical experience (20%).<\/p>\n<p>Last year&#8217;s tracking data for 172 international new students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University shows that <strong>\u200b89% of HSK Level 4 (180+ points) students\u200b<\/strong>\u200b independently completed &#8220;getting a mobile SIM card + finding the campus hospital&#8221; within 1 month of school starting;<\/p>\n<p>Only 54% of HSK Level 3 (150-179 points) students could do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For undergraduate or master&#8217;s applications, <strong>\u200bHSK Level 4 (total score 180+) or IELTS 5.5 or above\u200b<\/strong>\u200b is the &#8220;admission ticket&#8221; for most universities.<\/p>\n<p>HSK Level 4 requires mastering 1,200 Chinese characters, understanding daily conversations (like &#8220;What time is class tomorrow?&#8221;), and writing a 150-character leave request\u2014last year, a Thai student applied to Zhejiang University and scored 188 points on HSK Level 4 (<strong>\u200bListening 65 points, Reading 62 points, Writing 61 points\u200b<\/strong>\u200b)<strong>\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>IELTS 5.5 is equivalent to HSK Level 4. Last year, a British student with IELTS 5.5 asked the professor about &#8220;the deadline for homework&#8221; in English after admission, and the professor commented that his &#8220;expression was clear and he could follow the discussion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language Proficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Education&#8217;s 2023 survey showed that <strong>\u200b92% of students with HSK Level 5 (210+ points)\u200b<\/strong>\u200b were &#8220;willing to ask locals for help when encountering problems&#8221; 3 months after admission;<\/p>\n<p>This rate was 83% for HSK Level 4 students; and only 65% for HSK Level 3 or below.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, a German student applied to Renmin University with HSK Level 5 (<strong>\u200bListening 92 points, Reading 89 points, Writing 87 points\u200b<\/strong>\u200b).<\/p>\n<p><strong>If Insufficient, the Foundation Program can Supplement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data from the Beijing Language and Culture University Chinese Language College Foundation Program shows that <strong>\u200b82% of students who entered with HSK Level 3\u200b<\/strong>\u200b were able to upgrade to Level 4 after 6 months of study, and the undergraduate admission rate increased from 77% for direct applicants to 87%.<\/p>\n<p>A Korean student studied in the Foundation Program for half a year, raising his HSK score from 165 (Level 3) to 192 (Level 4). Although his GPA was just above the 3.0 line during his undergraduate application, the Foundation Program teacher wrote in the recommendation letter that &#8220;he learns to buy groceries from Chinese aunties every day and can now discuss the &#8216;sweet or savory controversy of tofu pudding&#8217;.&#8221; <strong>\u200bHis total admission score was 0.4 points higher than another Level 3 student who did not attend the Foundation Program\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pasted-25.png\" alt=\"Practicalities: Accommodation, Transportation, and Safety\" width=\"500\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Application_Steps\"><\/span>What are the Application Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<section>The Ministry of Education&#8217;s Overseas Study Service Center&#8217;s 2023 statistics show that <strong>\u200b83% of international applicants first check the &#8220;Application Checklist&#8221; on the target university&#8217;s official website\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, such as Zhejiang University&#8217;s undergraduate requirement for &#8220;High School Diploma Notarization + HSK Level 4 + 120,000 RMB Financial Statement.&#8221;<\/section>\n<p><strong>Application Requirements Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n<section>Ministry of Education data shows that <strong>\u200b90% of universities publish detailed application requirements on their official websites\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, including material types, formats, and deadlines.<\/section>\n<section>For example, Shanghai Jiao Tong University requires undergraduate applicants to submit &#8220;Notarized High School Diploma (including transcript),&#8221; &#8220;HSK Level 4 Certificate,&#8221; and &#8220;Financial Statement (frozen for 3 months).&#8221; Missing one means they cannot pass the initial review.<\/section>\n<section>Last year, an American student applied to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, compiling a &#8220;Material Checklist&#8221; 2 months in advance, verifying each requirement on the official website, and even modifying the format of the notarized translation according to the requirements, passing the initial review in one go.<\/section>\n<p><strong>Next, Prepare Materials According to the Checklist, Focusing on These Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<section>Materials must be &#8220;tailored to the university&#8217;s appetite,&#8221; for example:<\/section>\n<ol class=\"ybc-ol-component ybc-ol-component_1\">\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ol\">\n<section>Academic Notarization: Requires the original high school diploma + translated copy. <strong>\u200b92% of universities accept foreign-related translation from a notary office\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, eliminating the need to find a separate translation company;<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ol\">\n<section>Language Proof: HSK Level 4 or IELTS 5.5, with <strong>\u200ba validity period of 2 years\u200b<\/strong>\u200b. Last year, a student took IELTS 5.5 and just made the application deadline;<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ol\">\n<section>Financial Statement: Must cover one year&#8217;s tuition + living expenses. <strong>\u200b85% of undergraduate universities require $\\ge$ 120,000 RMB\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, which must be a bank deposit, frozen until 3 months after admission;<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ol\">\n<section>Recommendation Letters: 2 letters, 1 academic and 1 personal\/life. <strong>\u200b78% of universities require a description of &#8220;ability to adapt to life in China&#8221;\u200b<\/strong>\u200b, such as the recommender stating, &#8220;He gets along well with classmates and can do simple household chores.&#8221;<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Finally, Submit for Review, Await Results, and Confirm Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n<section>Once materials are ready, submit them through the university&#8217;s official website. <strong>\u200bInitial review averages 7 working days\u200b<\/strong>\u200b (checking for material completeness and correct format). After passing the initial review, there is a final review, with <strong>\u200bresults issued in 15 working days\u200b<\/strong>\u200b.<\/section>\n<section>Last year, an Indonesian student applied to Beijing Foreign Studies University. Initial review passed in 10 days, and final admission was confirmed in 15 days. The university issued a &#8220;Letter of Admission Confirmation,&#8221; which he had to confirm within 30 days, or the offer would be canceled.<\/section>\n<section>After confirmation, apply for a visa. <strong>\u200bVisa processing averages 20 working days\u200b<\/strong>\u200b. Once the visa is obtained, just book the flight.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Prepare for Application The Ministry of Education&#8217;s Overseas Study Service Center&#8217;s 2023 &#8220;International Student Application Materials White Paper&#8221; shows that \u200bundergraduate applicants prepare an average of 4 types of basic materials\u200b\u200b, of which \u200b89% require notarization of high school graduation certificate\u200b\u200b, and \u200b76% require language scores of HSK Level 4 or IELTS 5.5 &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panda-admission.com\/blog\/141\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">can i study in china\uff1f<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.8 (Yoast SEO v20.10) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>can i study in china\uff1f - Panda Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The simple answer is yes, you certainly can. 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