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Southwest Minzu Universityin Chengdu, China

Japanese Language and Literature

Master's · Bilingual · 3 years

ClosedLast window ended 30 May 2026

Program facts

Degree level
Master's
Taught in
Bilingual
Length
3 years
Study mode
Full-time

Scholarships and funding options

3 options

Option 1

What the scholarship covers

Include:

Tuition

Living Allowance

First Prize: Tuition fee 10000 RMB / Year + Living Allowance 9000 RMB / Year

Second Prize: Tuition fee 8000 RMB / Year + Living Allowance 9000 RMB / Year

Note: The scholarship for subsequent years is subject to the university's annual review.

Cost after scholarship

Tuition:

21000-24000

11000-16000

Accommodation: About 600 / Month

Living Expense: About RMB 1000 /Month

Option 2

What the scholarship covers

Include:

Tuition 25,000 RMB / Year

Note: The scholarship for subsequent years is subject to the university's annual review and it is for BRI countries students.

Cost after scholarship

Tuition:

21000-24000

0 Accommodation: About 600 / Month

Living Expense: About RMB 1,200 /Month

Option 3

What the scholarship covers

Include:

Tuition

Accommodation

Living Allowance

Other

First Prize:

  • Exemption from registration fee and tuition;
  • Free on-campus accommodation (four-bed room) and free comprehensive medical insurance;
  • Living stipend:

RMB1,800 per month for master's degree student.

Second Prize:

  • Exemption from registration fee and tuition;
  • Free on-campus accommodation (four-bed room) and free comprehensive medical insurance

Third Prize:

  • Exemption from tuition

Note: The scholarship for subsequent years is subject to the university's annual review and it is for students from BRI countries.

Cost after scholarship

Tuition:

21000-24000

0 Accommodation: About 0-600 / Month

Living Expense: About 0-12000 / Year

Who can apply

Option 1

  1. Non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health
  2. Above the age of 18
  3. Applicants should abide by the Chinese laws, regulations and the rules of the university.
  4. Applicants should hold a certificate of graduation from high school for Bachelor programs, a Bachelor’s Degree for Master programs, and a Master’s Degree for PhDs programs.

Option 2

  1. Non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health
  2. Above the age of 18, from BRI countries.
  3. Applicants should abide by the Chinese laws, regulations and the rules of the university.
  4. Applicants should hold a certificate of graduation from high school for Bachelor programs, a Bachelor’s Degree for Master programs, and a Master’s Degree for PhDs programs.

Option 3

  1. Non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health
  2. Above the age of 18, from BRI countries.
  3. Applicants should abide by the Chinese laws, regulations and the rules of the university.
  4. Applicants should hold a certificate of graduation from high school for Bachelor programs, a Bachelor’s Degree for Master programs, and a Master’s Degree for PhDs programs.

Required documents

Same for every funding option

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. Passport and ID photo.
  2. Highest degree certificate or pre-graduation certificate and official academic transcripts (must be stamped with the school's official seal).
  3. HSK Level 4 certificate or above.
  4. Study and research plan in China.
  5. Two recommendation letters (issued by professors or associate professors) are required for Master's or Doctoral degree applicants.
  6. Scanned copy of the original "Foreigner Physical Examination Form". The form must be filled out in Chinese or English, with a photo attached and stamped with the hospital's official seal. The physical examination is valid for 6 months.

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.