Zhejiang Normal University Scholarship for International Students

To attract more outstanding international students to pursue their studies and conduct scientific research at our university, expand international student enrollment, improve the academic level and quality of incoming students, and foster a diverse and internationalized campus environment that enhances the university’s global visibility, the Zhejiang Normal University Scholarship for International Students has been established.

1. Scholarship Categories and Coverage 

February 1 – July 15

3. Eligibility Requirements

(1) Non-Chinese citizen holding a valid ordinary passport, in accordance with the provisions of Document No. 12 [2020] issued by the Ministry of Education;

(2) Generally aged 18 years or above;

(3) In good physical and mental health, friendly toward China, with no history of drug abuse and no criminal record;

(4) Proficient in Chinese or English;

(5) Applicants for undergraduate programs must hold a high school diploma and the transcript of China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA); applicants for master's programs must hold a bachelor's degree; applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

4. Application Procedures

(1) Apply online through the Zhejiang Normal University International Student Admissions Portal: http://admission.zjnu.edu.cn.

(2) The university will organize expert reviewers to evaluate the applications and admit qualified candidates based on merit.

(3) Pre-admitted students are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of RMB 400 (or USD 70).

(4) ZJNU will prepare the JW202 Form and Admission Notice, which students may download from the official website.

5. Required Application Documents

Please upload electronic copies or scanned versions of the following documents:

(1) ID photo

(2) Valid Passport (home page)

(3) Passport visa page (required for applicants currently in China)

(4) Notarized highest degree certificate or pre-graduation certificate

(5) Full transcripts of the highest degree or national university entrance exam results

(6) Chinese Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) transcript (required for undergraduate applicants)

(7) Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid within 6 months)

(8) Non-criminal record certificate (valid within 6 months)

(9) No drug addiction statement

(10) Bank statement

(11) Language proficiency certificates (applicants applying for Chinese-taught programs need to provide HSK certificates, and applicants from non-native English-speaking countries applying for English-taught programs need to provide IELTS or TOEFL certificates)

(12)  Parents' nationality certificates

(13) Study plan

(14) Two recommendation letters (required for postgraduate applicants)

(15) Supervisor Acceptance Letter (required for doctoral applicants)

(16) Performance certificate (required for applicants already studying in China)

(17) Other supporting materials

6. Important Notes

(1) Applications with missing documents or falsified information will not be accepted.

(2) Scholarship recipients unable to register as scheduled must submit a written explanation at least 15 days before the registration date. Those who fail to register on time without proper notice will forfeit their scholarship eligibility and will not be eligible to reapply.

(3）Scholarship eligibility will be cancelled for students who fail the physical examination or document verification upon enrollment.

7. Contact Information

International Student Office of Zhejiang Normal University

Address: No. 688 Yingbin Avenue, Wucheng District, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China, 321004
Tel: +86-579-82282125
Email: admission@zjnu.edu.cn; zjnu@vip.126.com

Website: http://iso.zjnu.edu.cn