SZU Admission Brochure for the Doctoral Program of International Students (September 2023 Intake)
I.Programs
(I)Programs Taught in English
1. School of Media and Communication
Journalism and Communication
2. College of Electronics and Information Engineering
Information and Communications Engineering
3. Institute for Advanced Study
Municipal Environment and Public Health
4. College of Management
Management Science and Engineering
5. College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
Chemistry
6. College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering
Optomechatronics Engineering and Application
7. College of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Computer Science and Technology
8. School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Architecture
Urban Information
9. School of Economics、China Center for Special Economic Zone Research
Theoretical Economics
10. The College of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
11. College of Civil and Transportation Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil and Hydraulic engineering
12. Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics
Optical Engineering
13. College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering
Optical Engineering
14. chool of Medicine
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering (Sciences)
Biomedical Engineering (Medicine)
15. Shool of Government
Political Communication
(II)Programs Taught in Chinese
1. School of Humanities
Chinese Language and Literature
2. School of Psychology
Psychology
II.Study form and duration
1. Full-time study
2. Duration of the programs is 3 to 4 years, specific with a different program， with a maximum of 5 years.
III.Eligibility
1. The applicant should be a non-Chinese citizen with valid foreign passports and good physical and mental health and shall abide by the laws and regulations of China and the school's rules.
2. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or above and be under 40. Applicants who have not graduated can provide an expected graduation certificate for submitting applications, while the official diploma must be provided before enrollment.
3. Applicants should meet the corresponding language level requirements (The language proficiency certificate must be within the validity period).
（1）Programs taught in Chinese：
HSK 5 with scores above 180
（2）Programs taught in English：
English proficiency certification
* Native speakers of Chinese or English can be exempted from the corresponding language proficiency certificate after being recognized by our university.
IV.Application Time and Method
(I)Application Time
From February 21 to May 15
(II)Application Procedure
1. Contact the potential supervisor and ask for a Letter of Recommendation (See as Attachment) from him/her if possible.
2. Please log on to the website CIE:http://lxs.szu.edu.cnto register online.
3. Log in to the system and fill in personal information and visa information, upload documents as required, and then submit an application.
V.Application Materials
Please prepare the following materials before applying：
1. Certificate and diploma of Master's degree. Graduates shall provide a pre-graduation certificates. Those who have not graduated from master's program submit a pre-graduation certificate which shows your expected graduation time and present your original certification, transcripts, and translations when you register.
2. The transcripts of all courses during the postgraduate period
3. Two Letters of Recommendation (Signed by professors or associate professors in Chinese or English with the name of the referral and contact information)
4. One piece of Self-statement (around 1500 words, and written in English or Chinese, and should include: the intended major and supervisor, personal experience of study and work, academic research results etc.)
5. Photo Copy of Passport Info Page
6. Passport Photo
7. A Letter of Recommendation from a potential supervisor.
8. Language Proficiency Certificate
（1）Programs taught in Chinese：
HSK 5 with scores above 180
（2）Programs taught in English：
English proficiency certificate
* Native speakers of Chinese or English can be exempted from the corresponding language proficiency certificate after being recognized by our university.
9. Resume (from primary school to now)
10. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
11. Non-criminal Record Report (both original and Chinese translated copies)
* In addition to the application materials detailed above, applicants should submit other supplementary materials in time to the requirements of SZU.
* Documents other than Chinese or English are required to be translated and notarized.
* Applicants who provide incomplete materials will not be accepted. The materials above won’t be returned whether you are admitted or not.
VI.Admission Procedure
1. After the application deadline, SZU will organize a panel of experts to review the application documents. SZU will admit doctoral applicants based on the overall assessment of their scores and all other supporting documents. During the process, long-distance or face-to-face interviews will be conducted, if necessary.
2. In June, pre-admission results will be emailed to applicants.
3. In July, after confirmation of the list of admitted applicants, admission materials will be posted to applicants according to the address provided by the applicants on the application form.
4. Students who are accepted should apply for the X1 visa at their country’s Chinese Embassy (or Chinese Consulate) with“Shenzhen University Admission Notice” and“Visa Application for Study in China(JW202)”, and change X1 visa into a Residence permit for Foreign Students within 30 days after they enter China. Students who don’t apply for the relevant visa and residence permit must drop out. SZU doesn’t accept students with non-student visas.
5. Accepted students must register at the date and the address according to the “Shenzhen University Admission Notice”. Registration in advance will not be accepted.
6. The original graduation certificate, language proficiency certificate, etc., will be checked again at registration. Those who fail to provide certificate documents or fail the certificate verification will be cancelled admission.
VII.Tuition fees and scholarship and other fees
1. Application Fee: 200RMB
2. Tuition Fee for Liberal Arts: 34,000 RMB/year
Tuition Fee for Science and Engineering: 40,000 RMB/year
Tuition Fee for Medicine/Arts/Physical: 52,000 RMB/year
3. Scholarship and Grants
（1）University scholarship for Liberal Arts: 34,000 RMB/year
University scholarship for Science and Engineering: 40,000 RMB/year
University scholarship for Medicine/Arts/Physical: 52,000 RMB/year
University scholarship is used to pay tuition fees.
（2）Basic Grants
SZU will provide a basic stipend of 40,000RMB per year which will be offered for 12 months.
（3）Research allowance from supervisors
The supervisor shall provide an annual allowance of no less than 12,000RMB for his/her recruited doctoral candidates, which shall be used for scientific research subsidies or academic exchanges.
* Students can have preferential treatment, such as scholarships and grant fees for the first extended year of study. Such preferential treatment is not available from the second extended year of study.
（4）Available Scholarship
Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship is available for outstanding PhD students. The amount is 30,000 RMB/person.
Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship is available for outstanding PhD students. The amount is 48,000 RMB/person.
4. Accommodation and Insurance
（1）Accommodation: single rooms and double rooms are available. The fees vary from 2,400 to 8,000 RMB for per student per semester. Students need to pay for the selected type of dormitory by themselves. (Water and electricity charges are not included)
（2）Insurance: 400RMB/semester. International students should purchase the group all-risk insurance designated by SZU. Students are required to purchase insurance from the College of International Exchange on registration day. Those who do not purchase the insurance as required will not be able to get registered.
VIII.Contact Information
Add: 3rd Floor, Zhaoxi building, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Ave, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060
Tel: 0755-26558894
E-mail:[email protected]
On-line Registration：https://status.szu.edu.cn/szulxs/html/vue/stuBm.html?fxq=2023-09&lxslbm=10
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