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The Best Application Period for China Universities

Full-time universities' academic year in China normally contains two semesters, Spring semester and Autumn semester. Thefirst semester starts on autumn of each year, requiring fully submission ofmaterials between late February and late July of that year; and the second starts on spring, receiving materials between late October and late January starting from the previous year to the current year. But the dates aregenerally set, hence, it is important to figure out every university’s specific application deadline for each semester.


Spring semester generally only offernon-degree training programs for international students, and Autumn semestercan only all the programs for international students.


Application Timetables:

Suggested Application Timetable - Fall Semester Intake

This schedule is suggested for students wanting to study regular degree programs or long term Chinese language programs starting in September.


Late February/ Early March

Applicants can start to apply  for degree programs starting in autumn next year.

April to May

Most programs are open for  application during this time, as applicants should submit their applications  as early as possible. Please be aware that early applications will be favored  when vacancies are limited.

Late May

Applicants who submitted applications  in March 2010 would receive their admission results and prepare for  departure.

June

Admission letters for early  applicants are delivered.

Late July

Official application deadline  of most universities. All applicants are suggested to submit the applications  before that date.

Early August

Admission Letter and JW202 form  would be delivered 4 weeks before programs start. Applicants should apply for  a Chinese visa at their nearest Chinese Embassies and Chinese Consulates with  their original Admission Letter, original JW202 form, and valid passport.

Early September

Starting date for most  universities in China. Accepted applicants should arrive in school before  that date.

Late September

If there are some vacancies  available for a started program, late applicants are stilll welcome to  register if they are capable of adapting to the class.  Applicants are  suggested to consult us before  applying, as the admission would depend on university's regulations.


Suggested ApplicationTimetable - Spring Semester Intake

This schedule is suggested for students wanting to study Chinese language programsor degree programs starting in late February or early March.


Late October

Applicants can start to apply  for programs starting in spring next year.

November-January

Most programs are open for  application during this time. Applicants should submit their applications as  early as possible. Please be aware that early applications will be favored  when vacancies are limited.

December

Applicants who submitted  applications in October or early November will receive their admission  results by e-mail.

Early January

Admission letters for early  applicants will be delivered. Applicants should apply for a Chinese visa at their  nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate with their original Admission letter,  original JW202 form, and valid passport.

Late January

Official application deadline  of most universities. All applicants are suggested to submit the applications  before that date.

February (before program  started)

After the deadline, if there  are vacancies available, late applicants are still welcome to register if  they are capable of adapting to the class.  Applicants are suggested to  consult us before  applying, as the admission would depend on university's regulations.

Late February or early March

Starting date for most spring  programs in China. Accepted applicants should arrive at school before that  date issued on admission letter.


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