1. Introduction
China Agricultural University (CAU) now offers 144 Master and 95 Doctoral programs to international students. Master’s programs are completed in 2 or 3 years, and Doctoral programs 3 or 4 years. Certificates of degrees and graduation will be awarded to those who have completed the entire course work and passing thesis/dissertation defense. For details of specific majors offered, please refer to the lists of Masters majors and PhD majors. The university now offers English-taught programs.
2. Qualification of Applicants
(1) Non-Chinese citizens who do not have Chinese nationality under the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China and hold a valid ordinary passport;
(2) Physically and mentally healthy, meet the physical examination requirements for Chinese Visa or Residence Permit applicants in China and the physical examination requirements of the major to study in CAU to ensure normal study and life in China;
(3) Have no violation of disciplines, no records of public security punishment or of criminal conduct; be friendly to China and behave well; comply with Chinese laws and university regulations, and respect Chinese customs and manners;
(4) Applicants for Masters degrees should hold a qualification which is equivalent (or above) to a Bachelors degree from a Chinese university and be under the age of 35. Applicants for Doctoral programs degrees should hold a qualification which is equivalent (or above) to a Masters degree from a Chinese university and be under the age of 40;
(5) Have acquired the English proficiency of TOEFL (iBT) score of 90 points at least, or IELTS score at least 6.0 when applying for English-taught master’s or doctoral programs;
(6) have acquired the Chinese proficiency of HSK Level 4 when applying for Chinese-taught master’s or doctoral programs.
(7) Meet the admission requirements of the applied universities in terms of academic ability and other relevant criteria.
3. Application Materials
(1) The completed APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGNER WISHING TO STUDY AT CAU (on completion of the online application form from http://apply.cau.edu.cn/); Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English);
(2) Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before December 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;
(3) Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;
(4) Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English;
• GPA above 3.0;
(5) *Applicants who will graduate must submit Expectation Certificate of Graduation. After admitted by the University, the documents must be submitted when register in CAU. Otherwise the admission will be canceled.
(6) Recommendation letters from two associate professors or scholars with higher academic titles. There is no specified format for the recommendation letters and all letters must be signed by the referee ;
(7) Study/Work experience (updated to application date);
(8) Pre-admission notice (issued by the college applicants apply after passing the evaluation of applicants’ academic background by online interview);
(9) A study or research plan written in Chinese or in English (no less than 1000 words);
(10) Language qualification certificates. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must submit valid HSK reports in accordance with the corresponding Chinese proficiency requirements. Applicants for other language-taught programs shall provide relevant language proficiency certificates according to the universities’ requirements, like IELTS or TOFEL report;
English taught: English proficiency certificate (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 90，or Bachelor/Master's Programs offered in English);
Chinese taught: Chinese proficiency certificate (HSK-4 certificate in valid period).
(11) Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners(available at http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/foreinphy.pdf);
(12) Visa information (only required for students in China);
(13) No criminal report ( issued by the public security department);
(14) Any published academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements (originals or copies)
*All documents should be written in Chinese or English
4. Application Procedure
The deadline for submitting the Application, together with other application materials to Office of International Relations, China Agricultural University, is Feb. 28th, 2025 (Apply on http://apply.cau.edu.cn).
(1) Visit China Agricultural University application system: http://apply.cau.edu.cn/ to log in, fill in your personal information, choose the major and submit the materials required.The registration fee is RMB 400 yuan (not refundable);
(2) Complete the online application procedure at CGS Information Management System for International Students (Visit CSC application system: http://www.campuschina.org and click “Application Online” to log in), choose TYPE B, agency number 10019. (There is no need to submit the Pre-admission notice in the initial step of application.). Download and Submit the scanning copy of Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship with your signature to China Agricultural University Application System: http://apply.cau.edu.cn;
(3) CAU will review the application materials and issue the Pre-admission to applicants who have passed the review by College.
(4) Applicants upload the Pre-admission into CSC system.
(5) CAU will submit the recommended list to CSC.
Please keep tracking your application status on CAU System and Email after submission.
5. Application Time
Nov 15th 2024 to Feb. 28th 2025.
6. Review and Examination
(1) The admission committee will review the application materials and select applicants for further examinations and interviews which are requested by colleges/departments. The applicants will be informed one or two weeks before the examinations or interviews.
(2) The students who pass the interview will be reported to the Chinese Government Scholarships Council(CSC) for approval. CAU will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form (JW201) to successful applicants then.
7. Inquiry and Admission Notice
The applicants will be admitted after they pass the examinations or interviews. Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201 Form) will be issued in July each year. Prior to this, the applicants may check for admission status via on the website of CAU.
8. Visa Application and Admission Registration
(1) The admitted applicants should bring their Passport, Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW201), and Original copy of Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners as well as other original documents of physical examination. etc to the Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China, and apply for a student visa (X1 visa).
(2) The students shall come to International Office, CAU with the documents for admission registration before the deadline indicated on the Admission Notice and Notice of Registration for International Students （will be sent to the student's CAU application system registration email）. The X1 visa holders must apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days after arrival in China.
(3) Accepted Students must register on time according to CAU’s requirements. Those who are not on time with no reasons will be canceled of CSC Scholarship as well as admission of CAU.
(4) Those who have unqualified Physical Examination or criminal evaluation and do not have the original copy of final degree certificate will be canceled of CSC Scholarship as well as admission of CAU.
(5) The Scholarship recipients shall not change their host university, major, field of study, or duration of study unless they give up the scholarship.
(6) According to the regulations from CSC, scholarship students will take annual evaluation organized by the host University. Those who pass the evaluation could have the opportunity for next year’s scholarship.
9. Scholarship Coverage
Tuition fee, Accommodation, Living allowance, Insurance
Note: International travel expenses: self-afforded.
10. Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarships
-Master’s Degree Students: 2/3 academic years
-Doctoral Degree Students: 3/4 academic years
The instruction language could be either Chinese or English. (Please see Attachment for available majors in English taught program).
11. Contact Information
International Office , China Agricultural University
Address: Room 412 Main Building No.17 Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Beijing 100083 P.R. China
Tel: 0086-010-6273 7815
Fax: 0086-010-6273 7704
E-mail: cauie@cau.edu.cn
Note：All English taught program students are not required to provide Chinese language scores when applying and admission. But the sutdents should reach the International Chinese Language Level -3 upon graduation. The school will provide Chinese language courses during students' learning period.
If you want to know more detail of the scholarship, please visit the website at: http://www.campuschina.org/.
附件Attachment
英文授课项目专业English-Taught Programs
学院Colleges | 专业Major | 硕士Master | 博士Ph.D |
农学院 Agronomy and Biotechnology | 作物栽培学与耕作学Crop Cultivation and Farming System ※ | 3 Years | 4 Years |
作物遗传育种Crop Genetics and Breeding | 3 Years | 4 Years |
种子科学与技术Seed Science and Technology | 3 Years | 4 Years |
作物生理学Crop Physiology | 3 Years | 4 Years |
植保学院Plant Protection | 农业昆虫与害虫防治Agricultural Entomology and Pest Control | 3 Years | 4 Years |
植物病理学Plant Pathology | 3 Years | 4 Years |
植物检疫与农业生态健康Plant Quarantine and Agricultural Ecological Health | 3 Years | 4 Years |
园艺学院Horticulture | 蔬菜学Olericulture | 3 Years | 4 Years |
果树学Pomology | 3 Years | 4 Years |
观赏园艺Ornamental Horticulture | 3 Years | 4 Years |
食品学院 Food Science and Nutritional Engineering | 食品科学与工程Food Science and Engineering | 3 Years | 4 Years |
资环学院 Resources and Environmental Sciences | 资源利用与植物保护Resource & Environmental Science and Plant Protection | 3 Years | / |
植物营养学Plant Nutrition | / | 4 Years |
工学院 Engineering | 农业工程Agricultural Engineering | 3 Years | 4 Years |
经管学院 Economics and Management | 农业经济与管理Agricultural Economics and Management | 2 Years | / |
人发学院 Humanities and Development Studies | 农村发展与管理Rural Development and Management Studies | 2 Years | / |
社会管理与社会政策Social Management and Social Policy | 2 Years | / |
发展研究Development Studies | / | 3 Years |
全球学院International Development and Global Agriculture | 国际发展政策与治理International Development Policy and Governance | 2 Years | / |
公共管理 (中国农业大学-巴西圣保罗大学联合学院项目，仅招收巴西学生） Public Administration （CAU-USP joint college program） | 2 Years | / |
信息与电气工程学院Information and Electrical Engineering | 农业电气化与自动化Agricultural Electrification and Automation | 3 Years | 4 Years |
动物科学技术学院 College of Animal Science and Technology | 动物遗传育种与繁殖 Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction | / | 4 Years |
动物营养与饲料科学 Animal Nutrition and Feed Science | / | 4 Years |