Approved by the Ministry of Education, P.R. China, Chongqing Normal University (hereafter as CNU) enrolls overseas students every year. Short-term programs are available year around. There are two semesters for both long-term training and degree programs students (Fall semester: September to January; Spring Semester: February to July). Students who want to study at CNU should apply at least one month in advance.

Ⅰ. Length of the Programs:

1. Short-Term Training Programs: 2 to 10 weeks. 

2. Long-Term Training Programs: one semester to two semesters.

3. Undergraduate programs: 3-6 years.

5. Postgraduate programs: 2-5 years.

Ⅱ. Courses (Other information please refer to admission of professional directory) 

Ⅲ. Admission Requirements:

1. Applicants for Long-term and Short-term Training Programs

    Age: Between 18 and 55, in sound health.

2. Applicants for Undergraduate Study

Age: Between 18 and 55.

Language Proficiency: A certified high school diploma for bachelor’s degree applicants is required, having achieved the required level of New HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) level 4 or above. Malaysia Chinese senior high school graduates need not submit this kind of achievements.

3. Applicants for Postgraduate Study

Age: Between 18 and 55.

Requirements: A certified bachelor degree for Master’s degree applicants is required; two letters of recommendation by associate professors or professors (original copy or scanned copy), having achieved the required level of New HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) level 5 or above.

Ⅳ. Application Procedures:

1.  Applicants outside of China shall contact the International Students Office, at Chongqing Normal University or visit http://international.cqnu.edu.cn to download and fill in Admission Application Form in Chongqing Normal University.

2. Documents applicants submitted:

(1) Chongqing Normal University Application form

(2) Highest diploma attained or proof of study (notarized photocopy).Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

(3) Transcripts of the most advanced studies (notarized photocopy).

(4) Study plan (written in Chinese or English).

(5) Two letters of recommendation. Applicants for master degree studies shall provide two letters of recommendation by associate professors or professors. Applicants who are students currently studying at Chongqing Normal University shall provide a recommendation letter from the International Administration Office or a teacher in Chongqing Normal University.

(6) HSK and HSKK copy( bachelor applicants are required HSK4 copy, Master applicants are required HSK5 copy)

(7) Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for applicants who are currently not studying at Chongqing Normal University) completed Physical Examination Form for Foreigners (available at http://international.cqnu.edu.cn) together with the original copy (lab copy of AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, type B Hepatitis and X-ray) of the health examination from hospitals with red stamp.

(8) Copy of passport.

(9) No criminal record certification.

(10) Bank deposit certificate ( local currency no less than 25,000 RMB )

3. Applicants shall post all the application documents and registration fee RMB 400 to the International Students Office of CNU. (Application Form for Admission can be sent by e-mail.) After approval of all the documents, the International Students Office will send Admission Notice and Visa Application Form to the applicants, with which the applicants shall go to the Chinese embassy or consulate for an X Visa (students’ Visa).

4. Applicants shall come to the International Students Office of CNU for registering on the required date and hand in all the necessary documents for admission. The documents needed are Admission Notice, Passport, JW202 Form, Physical Examination Record for Foreigners, 4 one-inch passport pictures. All tuition fees must be paid before the semester begins.

5. Overseas students who transfer from another Chinese University to Chongqing Normal University shall finish the Application Form for Admission and send the form, a transferring certificate by the previous school, and other required application documents to the International Students Office, Chongqing Normal University.