All majors included in degree programs are open to visiting students. Visiting students will take classes together with undergraduates or postgraduates as well as obtain transcripts upon the completion of the term.
Duration: one semester or more
Beginning: in early September (Fall semester) or mid/late February (Spring semester)
Application deadline: November 30 (Spring semester), June 1 (Fall semester)
1. Applicants should have valid foreign passport.
2. Bachelor programs applicants should have high school diploma or an equivalent qualification or above.
Master programs applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree to a Bachelor's degree or above.
Ph.D programs applicants should have a Master's degree or an equivalent degree to a Master's degree or above.
3. Applicants should have required language certificate.
4. Guardian's Letter of Guarantee is required for applicants under 18 years old. The guardian should be in China.
1. Apply online
Log in to the ECNU International Students online application website: http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn/. Please register and submit the online application, upload application documents, and pay the application fee of 800 RMB online, which is non-refundable. Applications without payment of the application fee are invalid.
Each applicant may apply for only one program during a single application. If not admitted, the applicant may reapply for another program within the application period and must pay the application fee again.
* Scholarship applicants should also register and apply to the relevant scholarship website, depending on the scholarship type. Please refer to Scholarship for more information.
2. Review Process
The University will conduct a preliminary eligibility review based on admission requirements. Applicants who pass the preliminary review will be evaluated by the relevant school/department, and interviews may be arranged if necessary. Final admission decisions will be made on a comprehensive evaluation.
For applicants who apply for scholarships, after receiving a pre-admission decision, must wait for the further notice of the scholarship evaluation results.
3. Admission and Enrollment
Students who are officially admitted must log in to the designated website to download and print the electronic versions of the Admission Notice and the Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201/JW202). The university will no longer issue paper copies.
Admitted students must register on the date specified in the admission letter and bring the original graduation certificate and diploma. Enrollment will be canceled if required certificates cannot be provided before September 1st, 2026.
* Track Application Status Online: Check your email or log in to your ECNU application account to track your application status. Please ensure that your email address is correct and checked regularly to avoid missing IMPORTANT INFORMATION, such as interview arrangements etc.
* Dorm: On-campus housing reservations will open during a designated period and are available only to officially admitted students who have either received a scholarship or completed tuition payment. Please refer to the following link for details: Accommodation
The required documents of visiting programs are the same as degree programs:
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