For future student

Important Points You Should Know Before Applying Online

●Be sure to fully prepare the photocopies or the scanned copies of your application materials.

●Five types of methods to make a payment are available on SICAS, you can select the most convient one for you,following when you apply.More...

1.PayEase: It is a convenient, safe and easy online payment platform, supporting Master Card and VISA cards.
2.PayPal: PayPal is a secure, simple, and convenient way of paying. For those who have not used PayPal before, you can create an account on their website
3.Bank Transfer (T/T) in China: Applicants who are currently in China can do a direct bank transfer to pay the application fee in CNY
4.Bank Transfer (T/T) Overseas: Applicants who are not in China can pay the application fee in US Dollars by a bank transfer
5.Western Union: For applicants who cannot use T/T or PayPal payments, SICAS recommends you to use Western Union (especially African applicants)
Reminder:Please keep in mind that it is not until the payment has been confirmed will the applied university start for processing. In other words, universities will only start to process the applications which have been paied )

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Application Materials

Application form is prerequisite, and every university has its own version. SICAS will guide you step by step to fill the exact one when you click”Apply now” on the page of your favorite course.
Be sure to prepare fully the following documents before starting online application. You will be asked to upload attachments in the application progress.

Non-degree Program

1. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
3. Academic transcript of highest education
4. Transfer Certificate issued by the host university
The applicants who are studying at another university in China must submit a Transfer Certificate issued by the host university.
5. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

Bachelor's Degree Programs

1. Certificate of HSK
Certificate of HSK Band 6 (the Band 5 of new HSK and score of each course has to be above 60)
2. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
3. High school academic transcript
4. High school graduate certificate
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. Recommendation letter
From senior high school/institution
6. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
7. A notarization of guarantor in China
Only for applicants under 18 years old.

Master's Degree Programs

1. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
3. English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
4. Two academic recommendation letters
From scholars of associate professorship or higher (must show referee’s phone number and email address on the letter)
5. Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English.
6. Resume
Written in Chinese or in English
7. Undergraduate school transcript
8. Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

Doctoral Degree Programs

1. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
3. Postgraduate school transcript
4. Master's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
6. Two academic recommendation letters
From scholars of associate professorship or higher (must show referee’s phone number and email address on the letter)
7. Personal Statement
Including a brief description of previous research experience and research proposal, written in Chinese or in English.

Entry requirement

Non-degree Program

Any foreigner or compatriot from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan having a formal education background at the high school level or above, a good moral character, and being aged 18-55 and in good health.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

1. Foreign citizens under 25 and in good health
2. Graduation from senior high school;
3. HSK Band 6 / new HSK Band 5 or above.
 

Master's Degree Programs

Applicant should have a Bachelor degree.

Doctoral Degree Programs

1. LL.M. degree or equivalent academic standing;
2. Master’s degree in related disciplines (Politics, Economics, etc); or
3. Qualification to practice law in another jurisdiction