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    2025 Chongqing Medical University Application Guide for International Students (Master’s & Doctoral Programmes)

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    I. Programmes and Supervisors

    For details, please refer to the Chongqing Medical University 2025 Catalogue of Postgraduate Programmes and Supervisors for International Students.


    II. Mode and length

    1. Mode: Full-time

    2. Length: 3 years from Fall 2025 on average, and a maximum of 6 years


    III. How to apply

    1. Applicants shall apply and check the admission information through the CQMU International Student Information Management System (https://lxs.cqmu.edu.cn).

    2. Applicants for Chinese Government Scholarship programmes shall submit separate applications via both the CQMU International Student Information Management System and the “CSC Study in China” website (http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login).

    3. Applicants can visit the CQMU English website (https://english.cqmu.edu.cn/) for information on postgraduate programmes, supervisors, and admission criteria for international students studying in China.

    4. No paper documents are required at the application phase. For admitted students, the originals and the copies are required at the time of registration for verification and archival purposes. Documents uploaded onto the systems during the application phase must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are advised to scan the documents using professional equipment, and are responsible for any consequences resulting from unclear or unidentifiable documents.

    5. Application Deadline: Please submit the application before 17:00 pm, May 31, 2025 (GMT+8)


    IV. Eligibility

    1. Status

    Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, hold a valid passport or citizenship certificate from their own country for more than 4 years (inclusive), and have a record of actual residence abroad for more than 2 years within the recent 4-year period (before April 30 of the year of admission). Note that actual residence abroad for more than 9 months in a year may be counted as 1 year, based on the dates of the entry and exit stamp on the passport.

    Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, have no record of bad behavior, and abide by China’s laws and regulations as well as CQMU’s rules and regulations.

    2. For academic degree programme applicants

    1) Generally, applicants for master’s degree programmes shall be under the age of 35, and applicants for doctoral degree programmes shall be under the age of 40. Applicants should be in good physical and mental health.

    2) Applicants must have sufficient financial resources to support their studies and living in China.

    3) Applicants must have graduated from an accredited college/university in their home country with a good academic record. Applicants who have graduated from Chinese universities must have an excellent academic record, and preference will be given to those who have received scholarships from the Chinese government at the national, provincial, or municipal level.

    4) Applicants must offer recommendation letters from at least two scholars who hold the title of associate professor or higher.

    5) Applicants must be in good academic standing, and provide relevant certificates of good performance at the former institution as well as a non-criminal record.

    6) Applicants for a Masters degree must hold a Bachelors degree, while applicants for a Doctoral degree must hold a Masters degree.

    7) Language proficiency requirements

    l For English-taught programmes, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) Native English speaker; b) Non-native English speakers with a TOEFL score of 85 or higher (inclusive) or an IELTS score of 6 or higher (inclusive), or with an undergraduate or Masters degree where the medium of instruction was entirely in English (proof required). Applicants with an HSK certificate will be given priority under equal conditions.

    l For Chinese-taught programmes, applicants must have a Chinese language proficiency of HSK Level 5 or above.

    3. For professional degree programme applicants

    In addition to meeting the requirements for applying to academic-degree programmes, applicants for professional-degree programmes shall have a Chinese language proficiency of HSK Level 6 or above.

    4. Scholarship application criteria

    Applicants must meet the application requirements for either an academic-degree programme or a professional-degree programme. Scholarships are intended for outstanding students who need financial support.

    1) Chinese Government ScholarshipHigh-Level Postgraduate Programme (Type B)

    a) For details, please refer to the Application Guide for Chongqing Medical University Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Programme (Appendix 2).

    b) Coverage (RMB/year):

    Category

    Tuition fee

    Accommodation fee

    Living expenses

    Premiums

    Total

    Master students

    34,000

    8,400

    36,000

    800

    79,200

    Doctoral students

    45,000

    12,000

    42,000

    800

    99,800

    2) Chinese Government ScholarshipBilateral Programme (Type A)

    a) Applicants must meet CSC’s eligibility requirements.

    b) Coverage (RMB/year):

    Category

    Tuition fee

    Accommodation fee

    Living expenses

    Premiums

    Total

    Master students

    34,000

    8,400

    36,000

    800

    79200

    Doctoral students

    45,000

    12,000

    42,000

    800

    99800

    3) Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship for International Students

    Coverage (RMB/year):

    Category

    Living expenses

    Tuition fee

    Accommodation fee

    Premiums

    Master students

    30,000

    41,000

    Free on-campus accommodation

    800

    Doctoral students

    35,000

    50,000

    800

    4) Chongqing Medical University Scholarship

    Coverage (RMB/year):

    Category

    Living expenses

    Tuition fee

    Accommodation fee

    Premiums

    Master students

    30,000

    41,000

    Free on-campus accommodation

    800

    Doctoral students

    35,000

    50,000

    800


    V. Application documents

    1. Passport (a photocopy/scan). At the time of registration, the passport must be valid for no less than 6 months. Otherwise, please renew it on time.

    2. A completed application form for international students apply to study at Chongqing Medical University (to be filled in the CQMU International Student Information Management System).

    3. A copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is formulated by the Chinese quarantine authority. The applicant must undergo the required physical examinations as listed in the form. Incomplete records or those without the photo or sealed photo of the applicants, the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital are invalid. The physical examination result is valid for only 6 months.

    4. A non-criminal record. Applicants must provide a non-criminal record officially issued by the local public security with a validity period of at least 6 months.

    5. Proof of bank deposit (which must be no less than the full amount required for the first academic year).

    6. Notarized bachelor’s/master’s graduate certificate and degree certificate (or pre-graduation certificate for applicants who will graduate in July 2025) (a photocopy/scan).

    Transcripts and final dissertation for the undergraduate or graduate stage (if there is no final dissertation for the undergraduate stage, a proof is required) (a photocopy/scan). Copies of academic records from the first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programmes (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.

    7. For English-taught Programmes: a certificate for TOEFL or IELTS score (a photocopy/scan) or a proof demonstrating the undergraduate and graduate courses were taught in English.

    8. For Chinese-taught Programmes: a valid certificate and transcript for HSK Level 5 or higher. The HSK Level 5 score is valid for two years (from the date of the examination).

    9. For professional degree Programme applicants: a valid certificate and transcript for HSK Level 6. The HSK Level 6 score is valid for two years (from the date of the examination).

    10. Two recommendation letters (photocopies/scans) from scholars who hold the title of associate professor or higher. The letters shall specify the contact phone number, email, title and position of the referees, to ensure that CQMU can contact them and confirm the contents of the letters.

    11. A study plan of at least 1,000 words written in English (for English-taught Programme applicants) or in Chinese (for Chinese-taught Programme applicants).

    12. Additional documents: publictions, certificates of honor, certificate of qualified practicing physician, and other relevant materials (photocopies/scans).

    13. Documents required for scholarship application: Applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship shall submit a Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form; Applicants for Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship for International Students shall submit an Application Form for Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship for International Students.

    14. Applicants must not conceal their study experience in China. If the applicant is currently studying at a university in China, please upload the relevant supporting documents.


    VI. Admission

    1. Applicants are to be admitted on the basis of competitive selection, taking into account their interview scores, academic performance, colleges/universities attended, accomplishments, etc.

    2. Applicants with a final interview score of less than 60 (out of 100) will be considered unqualified and will not be admitted.

    3. Applicants who are found to have any of the following problems during the admission process will be considered unqualified and will not be admitted:

    1) Unqualified for application.

    2) In a physical condition that disqualifies them from admission.

    3) In other conditions that disqualify them from admission.

    4. Chongqing Medical University will strictly examine the documents submitted by applicants during the phases of application, preliminary examination, second examination, admission and new student registration in accordance with national policies, and will reject those who are unqualified (including those who obtained the application eligibility through forgery, deception, concealment or other fraudulent means, or who applied due to negligence or misunderstanding). Applicants who are found to be in the above situations, no matter how far the process proceeds, will be immediately disqualified from application, re-examination, admission, or registration, or be dispelled.


    VII. Fees

    Category

    Master Students

    Doctoral Students

    Application fee

    RMB 450

    RMB 450

    Tuition fee

    RMB

    41,000/year

    RMB 50,000/year

    Accommodation fee

    (standard single room)

    RMB

    9,600/year

    RMB 9,600/year

    Accommodation fee

    (standard twin room)

    RMB

    4,800/year

    RMB 4800/year

    Premiums

    RMB 800/year

    RMB 800/year


    VIII. Contact information

    College of International Education, Chongqing Medical University

    Tel: 023-68485041

    Email: cie@cqmu.edu.cn


              IX. Disclaimer

    This Application Guide is subject to interpretation by the College of International Education, Chongqing Medical University. Any matter uncovered herein shall be implemented in accordance with the policies of the Ministry of Education, Government of Chongqing Municipality, and CQMU. CQMU reserves the right to adjust its admission policy in accordance with national regulations on the admission of international students studying in China.


    Appendices:

    1. Chongqing Medical University 2025 Catalogue of Postgraduate Programmes and Supervisors for International Students

    2. Application Guide for 2025 Chongqing Medical University Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Programme


    College of International Education,

    Chongqing Medical University

    January 9, 2025