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Zhejiang Normal Universityin Hangzhou, China

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Doctoral · English · 4 years

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Program facts

Degree level
Doctoral
Taught in
English
Length
4 years
Study mode
Full-time

Scholarships and funding options

3 options

Option 1

What the scholarship covers

Include:

Tuition

Category A scholarship is intended for excellent students who want to receive junior college or above education programs in our city and whose number is controlled within 5% of total on-campus overseas students in one university.

With the standard of RMB 20,000 Yuan per academic year.

Note:

This scholarship is only provided to students who come from Jinhua sister city.

USA(Hammond, Elkhart, Dublin, Washington County, Miami, WestIllinois Macomb, Marion, Frankfort, Kokomo, San-Antonio, Brooklyn,Toledo);

Canada(Pickering);

Jamaica(Montego Bay);

Australia(Gosford,Ararat,Parramatta);

South Africa(Buffalo);

Tanzania(Dar es Salaam);

Mauritius(Flacq);

Egypt(Borg el Arab);

Brazil(San roque,Duque De Caxias,Gurujá);

Argentina(Bell Ville);

Austria(Hollabrunn,Kloster Berg,Neudorf);

Germany(Düren,Unterschleißheim,Clausthal Zellerfeld,Plauen);

Finland(Kouvola,Rovaniem,Peng lanta);

France(Menton,Seda,Aubervillier);

Sweden(Älvkarleby kommu,Jamtlands);

Czech Republic(Nahodder,Nymbur);

UK(Telford - Wrekin,Sandwell);

Spain(Escolona,Barcelona,Leganés,Fuenlabrad);

Ukraine(Poltava);

Greece(Rafina);

Italy(Sant'Angelo Romano);

Romania(Mure,Buchares);

Hungary(Budapest);

Poland(Jaworzno);

The Republic of Belarus(Smolevichi);

Japan(Tochigi,Gujo,Awaji);

Thailand(Phitsanulok,Nakhon Sawa,Uthai Thani);

Viet Nam(Phủ Lý,Lạng Son);

Turkey(Manisa,Eregli,Bursa);

Korea(Jangseong,Jung-gu Seoul,Cheju,Pyeongtaek,Gumi);

Palestine(Hebron);

Malaysia(Kelang).

Cost after scholarship

Tuition:

25,000-27,000

5,000-7,000

Accommodation: About 400-600/month

Living Expense: About 1500/month

Option 2

What the scholarship covers

Include:

Tuition

Level A: waive tuition fee

Level B: waive half tuition fee

Level V: waive 4500 tuition fee

Note:

the scholarship duration of the Doctoral degree is 1 to 3 years

(the annual evaluation is needed)

Cost after scholarship

Tuition:

25000-27000

0-22500

Accommodation: About 0-5400RMB/year

Living Expense: About 1500RMB/month

Option 3

What the scholarship covers

Include:

Tuition

The Class A Scholarship sponsors students at a rate of 30,000 RMB/person/year.

The Class A Scholarship sponsors excellent international students pursuing a master’s degree or above in Zhejiang Province. The scholarship should be used to cover registration fee, tuition fee, fee for basic learning materials, accommodation fee and serious disease and accident insurance.

Cost after scholarship

Tuition:

25000-27000

0 Accommodation: About 0-5400RMB/year

Living Expense: About 1500RMB/month

Who can apply

Option 1

  1. The applicants shall have foreign nationalities, hold foreign passports and valid visas or residence permits in China, be friendly to China and physically fit.
  2. The applicants shall behave well, follow the university rules and regulations, and have no violations against Chinese laws during their stay in China.
  3. Applicants of Category A scholarships should be academically outstanding.
  4. Applicants of Category A scholarships have not won other scholarships granted by the Chinese government simultaneously.

Option 2

  • Be in good health.
  • Have an overall score of 3/5 or 60/100.
  • under 40 years.

Option 3

  • Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health.
  • Applicants should comply with the laws and regulations in China, and comply with the rules and disciplines in the host HEIs.
  • Applicants should have a good academic record which is among top of the class.
  • Applicant should NOT be awarded with other Chinese Government Scholarships of all levels.

e.Applicant for doctoral degree program should have obtained the master’s degree or equivalent education, get recommendation letters from 2 professors/associate professors and be under the age of 40.

f.All major teaching in chinese language need hsk from HSK5 to HSK6, before you apply please confirm with your counselor

Required documents

Option 1

Note: If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;

If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.

  • Photocopy of passport photo page.

b.Zhejiang Normal University Sistercity Scholarship of Jinhua Municipal People’s Government c. Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English.

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.

  • Notarized highest education diplomas attained, proof of study and transcripts (need to be translated into Chinese or English, and confirmation of your former school or local department).
  • Studying plans and goals.
  • Two letters of recommendation from your teachers.
  • Non criminical record provide by local police h. No drug addiction statement written by applicant
  • Bank statement ( provided by bank)
  • Application form for admission.
  • Application form for admission.
  • The pre-acceptance letter from the university supervisor

More Notes for You and Documents You Need to Prepare:

Please read carefully since if you failed to provide all qualified documents in time your application will be rejected.

I: Further Explanation of Documents You Need to Provide:

(Refer more standard for documents)

  1. Passport
    • A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
    • Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.
  2. Photo
    • A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
    • Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
    • Taken within the last 6 months.
  3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
    • A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
    • Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  5. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs
    • For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
    • For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
    • Higher scores and levels are preferred.
  6. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs
    • IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
    • If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
    • Higher scores are preferred.
  7. Non-criminal Record Certificate
    • Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
    • Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
    • If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  8. Physical Examination Form
    • Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
    • The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
    • Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
    • The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
    • Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
    • The document must be in English or Chinese.

II: If you ever studied in China, you MUST provide these extra documents:

  1. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明).

    Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

  2. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China.
  3. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable).
  4. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University.

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

III: If you are under 18 years old, you MUST provide these extra documents:

  1. Notarized Guardian's Letter of Commitment
    • Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
    • Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
    • Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
    • A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
    • For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on Azimi Education. Learn more here.

Option 2

Note: If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;

If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.

  1. Application form for the scholarship.
  2. Photocopy of valid passport.

    With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included.

  3. Passport photo.

    A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant.

  4. Master degree transcripts.

    Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

  5. Master degree diploma.

    Diploma in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

  6. English proficiency test certificate.

    Students without IELTS or TOEFL scores can submit the English-medium programs certificate.

  7. Personal Information Table.
  8. Study Plan.
  9. Personal Statement.
  10. Physical Examination Form.
  11. Non criminical record provide by local police
  12. No drug addiction statement written by applicant
  13. Bank statement ( provided by bank)
  14. Application form for admission.
  15. The pre-acceptance letter from the university supervisor
  16. Two recommendation letters

More Notes for You and Documents You Need to Prepare:

Please read carefully since if you failed to provide all qualified documents in time your application will be rejected.

I: Further Explanation of Documents You Need to Provide:

(Refer more standard for documents)

  1. Passport
    • A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
    • Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.
  2. Photo
    • A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
    • Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
    • Taken within the last 6 months.
  3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
    • A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
    • Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  5. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs
    • For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
    • For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
    • Higher scores and levels are preferred.
  6. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs
    • IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
    • If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
    • Higher scores are preferred.
  7. Non-criminal Record Certificate
    • Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
    • Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
    • If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  8. Physical Examination Form
    • Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
    • The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
    • Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
    • The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
    • Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
    • The document must be in English or Chinese.

II: If you ever studied in China, you MUST provide these extra documents:

  1. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明).

    Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

  2. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China.
  3. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable).
  4. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University.

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

III: If you are under 18 years old, you MUST provide these extra documents:

  1. Notarized Guardian's Letter of Commitment
    • Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
    • Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
    • Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
    • A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
    • For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on Azimi Education. Learn more here.

Option 3

Note: If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;

If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents in time.

  1. Photocopy of valid passport
  2. Passport photo
  3. Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship application form
  4. Highest diploma (original or notarized photocopy): Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
  5. Academic transcripts (original or notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
  6. A study or research plan. All applicants are required to submit a study or research plan. It must be in Chinese or in English and no less than 800 words.
  7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant.). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.
  8. HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) Certificate. Applicants for English-taught programs must submit proof of English Language proficiency.
  9. Recommendation letters: Applicants for postgraduate studies must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.
  10. Non criminical record provide by local police
  11. No drug addiction statement written by applicant
  12. Bank statement ( provide by bank)
  13. Application form for admission.
  14. The pre-acceptance letter from the university supervisor.

More Notes for You and Documents You Need to Prepare:

Please read carefully since if you failed to provide all qualified documents in time your application will be rejected.

I: Further Explanation of Documents You Need to Provide:

(Refer more standard for documents)

  1. Passport
    • A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
    • Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.
  2. Photo
    • A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
    • Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
    • Taken within the last 6 months.
  3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
    • A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
    • Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  5. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs
    • For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
    • For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
    • Higher scores and levels are preferred.
  6. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs
    • IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
    • If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
    • Higher scores are preferred.
  7. Non-criminal Record Certificate
    • Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
    • Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
    • If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
    • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
  8. Physical Examination Form
    • Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
    • The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
    • Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
    • The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
    • Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
    • The document must be in English or Chinese.

II: If you ever studied in China, you MUST provide these extra documents:

  1. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明).

    Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

  2. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China.
  3. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable).
  4. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University.

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

III: If you are under 18 years old, you MUST provide these extra documents:

  1. Notarized Guardian's Letter of Commitment
    • Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
    • Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
    • Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
    • A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
    • For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on Azimi Education. Learn more here.