Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) was established in 1956. It has consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in China. According to the 2024 US News World University Ranking, ZJNU ranks 451st globally and 55th in China’s mainland.

Renowned for its academic excellence, ZJNU boasts 8 disciplines— mathematics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, environment/ecology, computer science, plant & animal science, and social sciences (general)—which are distinguished among the top 1% in the ESI ranking.

Prioritizing internationalization, ZJNU has cultivated partnerships with over 280 universities in more than 60 countries and regions. Notably, it established the Chinese-foreign cooperative education institute in China, exemplifying its commitment to global academic collaboration and exchange.

1. Category of Enrollment

Full-time postgraduates (Master, Ph. D)

2. Applicant Qualifications

• Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens.
• Applicants who study for a master degree should be under 35 years old and have a bachelor's degree.
• Applicants who study for a doctoral degree should be under 40 years old and have a master's degree.
• Applicants who apply for programs taught in Chinese must have HSK 4 or higher certificate, Chinese language entry requirement of specific programs subject to the university's list of the program available for 2025, students who do not meet the Chinese language entry requirement must study 1 year of Chinese language and after passing relevant HSK test, the student can start the program. In principle, the applicants should be overseas freshmen. Fresh undergraduate students and fresh master students in China can also apply.

3. Scholarship Coverage

Full Scholarship covers tuition fee, accommodation fee, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.

4. Application Procedure

A. Applicants should provide the following documents truly, correctly, and completely, in a single PDF file, to the following email [email protected]:

• Copy of Passport. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.
• Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
• Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.
• Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports in accordance with the corresponding Chinese proficiency requirements. Applicants for other language-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates according to the universities’ requirements, like IELTS or TOFEL report.
• Pre-admission documents. For doctoral program, you need to get acceptance letter from the supervisor. For the contact of the supervisor, you can search on internet or send mail to [email protected] to ask.
• A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words; the proposal of a doctoral student shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese supervisor.
• Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad.
• A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.
• Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

REMINDER: Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.You are not required to post hard copies of your application documents to the university during the period of application.

B. Applicants' files will be reviewed.
C. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the steps to follow to complete the online application.

5. Academic Offering by ZJNU

In the following link you can check the academic offer and relevant information: Bulletin for International Students in Zhejiang Normal University 2025 (EXCEL, 35.35 KB)

6. Application Deadline

January 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

7. Contact

• Interested students may contact o[email protected]
• Phone: 560-3201
• Attention in person at the International Relations Office from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
• Find us on social networks as @dri_utp